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Plans have been lodged for new holiday accommodation near Kintore.

Glasgow City Council has approved a change-of-use application for disused toilets in Glasgow’s Cathedral Square to be transformed into self-catering tourist accommodation.

Morgan Sindall Construction has obtained a place on all three lots of University of Glasgow’s new £250 million capital projects framework.

The phased return of work on construction sites across the UK resulted in a sharp turnaround in the performance of the sector last month with the fastest rise in activity for nearly two years.

Important property developments in Edinburgh and Glasgow are to be delayed by at least six months as investors are becoming increasingly wary of funding new opportunities amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to a report. 

The Scottish Building Federation (SBF) and the National Federation of Builders (NFB) have announced their support for the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) scheme aimed at rapidly resolving contractual disputes through collaborative working and early intervention.  The onset of the

Pubs, restaurants and cafes in Scotland will have greater flexibility to make use of outside spaces, as outdoor hospitality resumes from today.

The Construction Industry Coronavirus Forum (CICV Forum) has welcomed a new member to its ranks and also set up a specialist sub-group to gather and share expertise from consultants across Scotland. Trade association DHF has become the latest organisation to become a full-time member, while the crea

A collective group of construction trade bodies led by the Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has written to Chancellor Rishi Sunak to highlight continued concerns around the Treasury’s policy to cut the rebate on red diesel for construction plant machinery.

Moray Council has submitted plans to build 62 affordable homes on the site of the former Spynie Hospital in Elgin.

Following 12 weeks of lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Marshall Construction has now commenced work on the delivery of 54 new affordable homes in Alloa. Elm Grove will provide social and mid-market rented properties for Kingdom and Ochil View housing associations.

An 187-home development in Stanley has been approved by Perth & Kinross Council in a process which saw a councillor unable to cast his vote after his computer crashed.

Stirling Council has given the green light to a new affordable housing development in Cowie.

Renfrewshire Council is to install Internet of Things (IoT) technology in its social housing stock which measures temperature, humidity and carbon dioxide levels and provides early alerts on issues such as problems with ventilation and potential dampness. (from left) Dane Ralston, MD; Jack Slater, h

Four of Taylor Wimpey’s site managers across the east of Scotland are celebrating having been recognised in the 40th year of the NHBC Pride in the Job Awards. (from left) Taylor Wimpey East Scotland’s winning site managers – Graham Spence (Victoria Grange, Monifieth); Eddie McCann