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A £337 million investment in Renfrewshire Council housing has been approved by councillors to ensure tenants have warm, welcoming homes and housing services which meet their needs.

A collective of Scotland’s leading construction bodies has launched its skills manifesto at the Scottish Parliament, warning that national housing and net zero targets are at risk without a radical shift in workforce planning. Launching the manifesto ahead of this year’s Scottish parliam

Morgan Sindall has reported a 10% rise in group revenue to £5 billion in its latest results. Adjusted profit before tax jumped 35% to £232.6 million, reflecting strong performances across Fit Out, Construction and Partnership Housing. Group PBTA margin rose to 4.6%, up from 3.8% last yea

A major disruptor in the UK construction sector, based in the South of Scotland, is benefitting from a £330,000 grant to propel its pioneering recycled‑glass building technology. Vaso by Eco takes waste glass and converts it into high‑performance structural panels capable of delivering rap

At the halfway point in its 15-year programme, the Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal is continuing to deliver for the Scottish Borders, including the ongoing development of the Borders Innovation Park.

The Scottish Building Contract Committee (SBCC) has released the 2024 Minor Works suite for use in Scotland.

Work is starting on the first phase of development at Ravenscraig Enterprise Park to create new commercial premises which will support local jobs and economic growth.

At a time when Scotland desperately needs electricians to fulfil housing demand and net zero targets, the head of Scotland’s largest construction trade body has accused the UK and Scottish Governments of undermining the electrical workforce of the future. Speaking ahead of Scottish Apprentices

Care home provider Meallmore has increased the banking facility with HSBC UK to £90 million to support the next phase of its strategic growth and ongoing investment in high‑quality care environments across the country.

Persimmon West Scotland has donated £14,672 to Beatson Cancer Charity, marking the third consecutive year of its partnership with the Glasgow-based cancer care centre. Throughout 2025, Persimmon staff organised a variety of fundraising events, including golf days, bake sales, step challenges,

In line with Taylor Wimpey East Scotland’s pledge to donate £25 to Queensferry RNLI Lifeboat Station for every home sold and legally completed at its Hawthorn Gardens development, the housebuilder has made its latest contribution of £950, bringing the total raised so far to £

Moray Council has agreed the next steps to take forward the Buckie Harbour Masterplan, marking an important milestone in the project to expand and modernise the harbour for future economic growth.

Scottish Borders Council is continuing work to explore the potential extension of the Borders Railway to Hawick and Carlisle.

Moray Council has unanimously approved plans to relocate Forres Academy to a new, purpose-built school near its current site.

Highland Council has appointed the preferred main contractors for the first construction projects to be delivered under its new Highland Investment Plan (HIP).  Morgan Sindall, Morrison Construction, Robertson Group and Ogilvie will work on seven key multi-million-pound projects across the regi