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Build-to-rent property operator Moda Living has announced a partnership with Hamilton-based technology firm Utopi to build a complete digital infrastructure and optimise smart building technology across Moda’s entire development portfolio. The IoT powered software will lower energy c

JR Group has successfully delivered 30 affordable homes on East Academy Street in Wishaw as it awaits a decision on plans for 12 more flats in the town.

Work to deliver 43 affordable homes on the site of a former primary school in Dundee is now under way, Abertay Housing Association has confirmed. (from left) Barry Moore, chief executive of Abertay Housing Association (AHA); Ron Neave, vice chair of AHA; Kath Mands, chair of AHA; Dawn Kane, business

Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) will receive a share of almost one million euros to help Sri Lanka address workforce shortages in renewable energy skills and meet its ambitious targets.

The Queensferry Crossing will partially close overnight this weekend to allow for the final calibration of structural health monitoring sensors on the bridge.

The world tallest prefab skyscrapers are to be delivered in Singapore but large parts of the structures are being built over the border in Malaysia.

Highland property developer Allan Munro Construction is set to launch the first five units of a 38-plot development despite months of disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic, thanks to a six-figure funding package from Bank of Scotland. Allan Munro Construction is a family-owned business that

Redundancy consultations are under way at Laing O’Rourke after the firm revealed it plans to cut 150 jobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The figure represents just under 2% of its 8,000 staff with the firm saying most of the losses will be coming from back office roles at its main UK office in

A number of companies have been awarded contracts to the value of approximately £4.3 million as Aberdeen Harbour Board continues its South Harbour construction project.

The Glasgow studio of Civic Engineers, which provides civil, structural and transport engineering, celebrates its third year in business this week as its profile and work continues to grow in the city and across Scotland. The now 15-strong team, led by Glasgow directors Isla Jackson and Iain McIntyr

Civil engineers have reported a steep fall in activity for the second quarter of 2020 reflecting the COVID-19 lockdown as well as continuing long term challenges for the sector in Scotland. Headline results from the latest CECA Workload Trends Survey found that 35% of Scottish firms, on balance, rep

Groundwork to prepare the historic IBM Greenock site for a potential £100 million residential and commercial transformation has begun in earnest. The site at Spango Valley, which is owned by Sandy & James Easdale and Advance Construction, is currently subject to a planning application for

Firms in Shetland are being encouraged to register their services on an online portal used by large developers to publicise opportunities to tender for contracts in sectors such as energy and construction.

Gilberts Architects and CM Roofing and Building have submitted plans to turn a former petrol station on Biggar Road in Midlothian into an apartment block. 

Researchers at the University of Strathclyde have received funding to develop an online platform for remote building inspection.