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One of the UK’s oldest lifts located in Glasgow’s Argyle Street has been given a £30,000 make-over preserving its heritage. The familiar landmark building located within 146 Argyle Street was originally a warehouse built in 1903 by architect Horatio K Bromhead on behalf of Stewart

Scottish Borders Council has announced that the Great Tapestry of Scotland Visitor Centre in Galashiels remains on course to open its doors this year.

Stacey Cassidy on modular housing in Scotland and its role in creating a more sustainable housing sector.

An amended plan to convert the empty floors above a KFC restaurant in central Glasgow into apartments has been submitted to Glasgow City Council. Nine flats are proposed in the vacant second and third floors and the new roof accommodation at 106 Renfield Street.

A community-based alternative has emerged for a vacant development site in Glasgow to be used for social housing amid plans by the local authority to sell to private developers.

The owner of a commercial building in Illinois was none too pleased to show up there shortly after Thanksgiving to find a giant Cookie Monster mural on the side of the place, stretching about 30 feet long and 16 feet high. Having found out who had painted the mural at 1301 NE Adams in Peor

Nicola Sturgeon has tightened the rules on tradesmen and women entering private homes during lockdown but construction sites are permitted to continue with current operating procedures.

Construction companies and workers have been urged to follow updated COVID-19 guidance after industry leaders issued new Safe Operating Guidance.

The Scottish Greens have called for the creation of a new cross Forth rail tunnel as part of a £22 billion rail revolution proposed by the party to build a modern, zero-carbon network.

A "robust" performance by Persimmon in the second half of the year has mitigated some of the impact of delays caused by the initial Covid-19 lockdown period in the first half, the housebuilder said today. In a trading update today ahead of the publication of its annual results, Persimmon reveal

A project to restore the historic Rosebank Distillery in Falkirk cannot proceed as planned due to the partial collapse of a bonded warehouse on the site.

A planning application has been lodged for the proposed development of 47 homes for affordable rent in Easterhouse.

Thousands of council homes in East Ayrshire are expected to benefit from a £154 million improvement plan over the next five years.

Breedon has appointed James Haluch as managing director of its GB Contracting business. Mr Haluch has been managing director of highways & waste collections at Amey for the last five years. He has grown the business significantly, both in turnover and margin, and has developed a strong service c

Against a backdrop of continued uncertainty due to the ongoing impact of the coronavirus pandemic, and as the UK continues its journey as the first ever nation to exit the European Union, collaboration will continue to be key as the construction industry prepares itself for months of delay and disru