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The Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity is hosting a series of free online lunchtime mental health training workshops to support this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week (May 18-24) and its theme of ‘kindness’. From mindfulness and meditation, to resilience and controlling str

Greater flexibility and a rural focus in the planning system is required if rural communities are to thrive in the future as the lasting impact of the coronavirus pandemic takes it toll, according to Scottish Land & Estates (SLE).

A charity which preserves and protects the formal gardens of the historic Douglas Support Estate in Coatbridge has issued a plea for funding, building materials, labour and advice after its efforts to provide a facility that meets the needs of the community were hampered by vandals.

Scottish Ministers have granted another extension to the proposed tennis and golf centre at Park of Keir in Dunblane.

Officials who closed a popular skate park and filled it with 37 tons of sand in hopes of keeping residents away during the coronavirus outbreak have inadvertently turned the recreational site into a dirt biker’s paradise.

Scottish Government ministers have given the green light to plans by Murray Estates for a significant economic investment in West Edinburgh.

The Construction Industry Coronavirus Forum (CICV) and Construction Scotland have joined calls for the Scottish construction sector to step up and ensure payments are made on time to safeguard cashflow and ensure business and job survival. As trade and professional bodies continue to

Councillors in Aberdeen have principally approved plans for a 550 new homes in Bridge of Don.

The transformation of the Aberdeen Market building and the surrounding area has been conditionally approved by councillors.

Glasgow’s landmark Lyceum Cinema could be brought back to use as a cinema, concert hall and restaurant under newly lodged plans. Building owner Versatyle Ltd’s application for the vacant B-listed Art Deco building includes a first floor cinema with nearly 500 seats.

The UK’s largest housebuilder will begin a phased return to work on its construction sites this month however there are no plans yet to restart in Scotland.

Building materials supplier Breedon is planning to reopen some of its sites during the coming weeks in areas of customer demand.

Businesses in Paisley could benefit from an estimated annual boost of £18 million if plans for more than 600 new homes at Dykebar Hospital are approved, a report has revealed.

Jordanhill School in Glasgow is set to invest £1 million in a new sports building fit for the 21st century for both its pupils and the local community.

Leading engineering services sector bodies BESA and ECA have jointly developed two new guides to help contractors to manage coronavirus-related issues on site. The new guides will be freely available to the wider industry during the current emergency. They provide sector-relevant guidance for engine