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Tenants have been handed the keys to homes in a new £16 million social housing development. Loretto Housing Association, part of Wheatley Group, has built 16 new homes on the site of the former Bishopbriggs High School as part of the first phase

The local government craft membership of the Unite union has voted to accept a pay offer from the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA). The craft workers' agreement covers a two-year period running from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2027.  It comprises a 4% uplift in pay, which will run

Fresh proposals have been lodged to redevelop the former Fernbrae Hospital site in Dundee, which has stood unused since its closure in 2019. The private hospital on Perth Road shut its doors six years ago, resulting in the loss of 50 jobs. Operator BMI Healthcare attributed the closure to a decline

South Ayrshire Council's Property Maintenance team recently completed a 'Multiskilling' training programme to help staff learn new trade skills and respond more quickly to repair requests.

New research revealing vacant council properties are on the rise around the UK has led to calls for them to be converted to provide 25,000 new homes.

A landmark refurbishment of the Marriott Hotel in Glasgow has achieved an impressive 98.87% waste recycling rate, thanks to a close collaboration between construction and fit-out specialist AKP Scotland and the NWH Group, a specialist in recycling and waste management.

A project to repair Menzies Road in Bathgate has been completed on budget and ahead of schedule.

The Old Bridge House Museum – the oldest house in Dumfries – has been receiving some extra care and attention over the past month.

Work to deliver a safer and more appealing environment for people who walk, wheel and cycle on and around George V Bridge in Glasgow is now complete.

Residential and commercial conveyancing specialist firm Kaur Sutherland has merged with Greenock-based Maitlands Solicitors.

A dream honeymoon turned into a nightmare when a couple checked into a 'five-star' EasyJet hotel in Rhodes, which turned out to be a noisy construction site.

Preparation work is due to commence at the future site of a mixed-use development in Aberdour, paving the way for a new specialist school and 186 energy-efficient homes.

The team behind a proposed Purpose-Built Student Accommodation development in Glasgow's Charing Cross has showcased its revised plans during a final consultation event. Albert Investment and ThreeSixty Architecture propose to build out land at 93-113 St George's Road, replacing three buildings with

One of Scotland’s top construction recruitment experts has urged young people to start building their skills and experience early – but says they shouldn’t worry if their career path takes a few unexpected turns along the way. Ross Hammell, 44, from Moodiesburn, is corporate and so

Principal contractor WMR Contractors has relocated to new headquarters in Cumbernauld, marking a significant milestone in its tenth anniversary year.