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A Scottish real estate body has cautiously welcomed the Scottish Government’s publication of updates on the Scottish Building Safety Levy, but has warned that the “additional burden of the levy could push already marginal developments beyond the point of viability, reducing the supply o

A couple have been left facing legal costs of around £150,000 after losing an appeal in a 14-year dispute with their neighbours over a garden fence, an ornamental squirrel and offensive songs posted on YouTube. Philip and Denise New became embroiled in a long-running row with neighbours Steve

Scottish Construction Now, in association with HF Group, is proud to launch its first-ever roundtable event — and this is one you will not want to miss. Taking place on Tuesday 11 August 2026, from 12:30 to 14:00 at Glaschu in Glasgow city centre, this exclusive session brings together senior

From Scotland to the South of England, Survey Design Consult has continued to support clients across a diverse range of building services, infrastructure, and surveying projects. As we reach the midpoint of the year, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on our progress, share some of the developme

Scottish Borders venues have been called on to present what the region has to offer at the Doors Open Days Festival for this year, set to take place on 5-6 September.

The entertainment destination, GRID Braehead, has announced the arrival of The Gymnastics Academy, which will open its first location in Scotland during the summer. 

The Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has announced the return of its Gala Dinner for 2026 which is scheduled for 5 November at Liverpool’s St George's Hall. The event will form part of the CPA marking 85 years of representing the construction plant-hire sector of the UK. 

The National Lottery Heritage Fund has awarded £8.5million to the National Galleries of Scotland for the purpose of its project to deliver a new home for the national art collection of Scotland.  The planned new free-to-visit Passivhaus collections store in Granton, north Edinburgh, known

The deadline for submitting projects to The National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) 2026 Scottish Roofing Awards has been extended. 

Built Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST) has made progress in its Low Carbon Passport programme, with over 1,000 learners now trained in the skills needed for building delivery in the UK. 

A newly refurbished sanctuary space has opened at Ninewells Hospital, after undergoing refurbishment secured through funding from the NHS Tayside Charitable Foundation. This week, NHS Tayside celebrated the opening of the Sanctuary at Ninewells Hospital which provides patients, families and staff wi

A hidden basement underneath one of Glasgow's waterfront-era buildings could soon be brought back to life as a whisky and jazz den.  Glasgow Arts Centre Limited has submitted plans to transform an unused lower ground floor space at 16 Robertson Street, the former Clydeport Authority headquarter

BE-ST is spearheading a new research project to assess how Scotland can develop the workforce needed to deliver domestic heat decarbonisation. The new project between BE-ST and Skills Development Scotland (SDS) builds on research carried out by both earlier this year. 

Persimmon Homes North Scotland has launched a partnership with North East Scotland College (NESCol) to help train future construction professionals as the housebuilder looks to strengthen its Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire presence.  The partnership will enable local apprentices to combine practica

According to new documents, Aberdeen City Council is hoping to spend £1.39 million to restore sections of the Beach Ballroom that have the highest need of repairs, such as its domed roof.