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A major refurbishment project of one of Scotland's most important, and environmentally friendly, pieces of infrastructure – the Katrine Aqueduct – has afforded a unique insight into what was one of the world's greatest feats of engineering of its day.

A contractor ‘capacity crunch’ may impact the construction industry’s ability to respond to an upswing in capital spending according to Turner & Townsend, as private sector clients and government reactivate investment plans in the wake of Brexit clarity.

Housebuilder Avant Homes is set to build 252 new homes in Jackton following the approval of a £68.8 million development in the East Kilbride town.

Taylor Wimpey West Scotland has lodged detailed proposals for its plans to build more than 400 new homes at the western edge of Cowie. Plans for up to 433 new homes on land to the south of Bannockburn Road at Berryhills were granted approval on appeal in 2018 after Stirling Council voted against the

Highlighting the energy strategy behind making Shawfair as sustainable as possible, James Palmer said the project can become an exemplar for others to follow. In 2005 Apple launched the iPod Nano, mobile phones were used for making calls, and Al Gore began working on his documentary, “An Incon

The first phase of Oak Tree Housing Association’s ambitious plan to deliver 200 affordable homes across Greenock has been completed with the opening of Auchmead Road.

A self-build housing development in Glasgow is among the projects to be recognised as the best examples of planning across the UK. The Bantaskin Street Glasgow - Self Build Pilot, submitted by Glasgow City Council, is in the running for the Excellence in Planning to Deliver Homes - Small Schemes (up

Aberdeen City Council is to host a drop-in session for the public to help identify a preferred route for walking and cycling provision at the Bridge of Dee beside the Robert Gordon University.

Property developer Igloo Regeneration has ruled that staff cannot put meat on their expenses.

Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) has added significant weight to its governance board with the appointment of 11 new members.

Cruden Group company Hart Builders has appointed Martin Cooper as its new finance director. Mr Cooper is a qualified chartered accountant and held the role of finance director at Galliford Try and Miller Construction. He also previously worked at Arthur Andersen, where he held the role of audit mana

A property developer who claimed that a Scottish local authority’s decision to demolish a leisure centre was “unlawful” has had his legal challenge dismissed.

BAM Construction has started work on a new £19 million health care centre in Clydebank.

The substantial, long-term contribution to the Scottish economy of HFD Property Group’s new office development at 177 Bothwell Street in Glasgow has been outlined in an independent report. Carried out by economic and social research consultant EKOS, the economic impact research shows the new b

Edinburgh-based building and project consultancy Paragon has launched a green investment service to help property investment funds set and attain specific environmental targets. Paragon’s proprietary two-stage service comprises a ‘green book’ guide which enables funds to set standa