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Persimmon East Scotland has submitted a major Planning Permission in Principle (PPiP) application for an ambitious development at Gavieside Farm, west of Livingston.

akp, the commercial interiors fit-out and refurbishment contractor, has appointed Gordon Cairns as pre-construction director.  This newly created role reflects the company’s continued growth and commitment to excellence.

New and upgraded schools, a major roads project, continuing investment in the city centre, and increased support for vulnerable and disadvantaged citizens form the basis of Aberdeen City Council’s 2025/26 Budget.

As it prepares to celebrate 100 years in business, architectural practice Bracewell Stirling Consulting (BSC) has relocated its head office to new, state-of-the-art premises in Stirling. The new office, which will cover Central Scotland, is located at Scion House, Stirling University Innovation Park

Pupils at Maybury Primary School are celebrating World Book Day with a donation from Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes towards their favourite titles. The brand-new school, located in the West Craigs area of Edinburgh, welcomed its first batch of pupils back in January – 26 P1 learners who

This week (3 – 7 March 2025) marks Scottish Apprenticeship Week, and the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) is calling for Scottish construction companies to accelerate the number of apprenticeship starts by claiming CITB apprenticeship grants.

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) is working with the Institute of Conservation (Icon) and partners to develop a new risk register to highlight the traditional building and heritage skills most at risk of disappearing.

South-West Fife's housing market has seen notable growth in 2024, outpacing the Scottish average, according to Rettie. The property firm's report shows average house prices in the region rose by 3.2% during the year, reaching £218,113, and have surged by approximately 49% over the past decade.

Insite Group's waste management company Site Waste Solutions (SWS) is celebrating its 5th anniversary, marking a significant milestone achieved amidst unprecedented challenges and remarkable triumphs. Launched just before the onset of the global pandemic, SWS faced immediate hurdles, but swiftly ada

Aluminum-clad timber windows and doors manufacturer NorDan UK has reported another record year with a turnover of £96.9 million in 2024, up from £85m in 2023.

The UK recorded its fastest downturn in construction output since May 2020, data from the S&P Global UK Construction PMI data for February has confirmed, with the speed of decline accelerating considerably since the start of 2025.

A new online guide is set to inspire communities, landowners, and policymakers across Scotland by showcasing real-life examples of how good governance and collaboration are improving land management.

North Lanarkshire Council has set out ambitious plans to invest £90.6 million in housing improvements for 2025/26, providing tenants across the area with warmer, safer and more energy-efficient homes.

Clark Contracts has celebrated the topping out of ‘The Pepper Mill’ student accommodation on Dunedin Street in Edinburgh for its client Danehurst. The event was attended by Bob Bratland, Mark Yonwin and George Rose from Danehurst, representatives from the design team and representatives

Alyson Watt has been appointed Bellway’s first female acting site manager in Scotland. Ms Watt, from Glasgow, joined Bellway’s West Division three years ago working as customer care administrator. However, she originally trained and worked as a plumber for four years and was keen to get