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North Ayrshire Council’s ambitious housebuilding programme is set to move up a gear after proposals to add more new-build developments to its Strategic Housing Investment Plan (SHIP) were put before councillors. The SHIP sets out the priorities for affordable housing investment in North Ayrshi

A vibrant new affordable housing community of 57 new homes is to be created in the heart of Braehead.

Fife-based housebuilder Campion Homes saw its pre-tax profits increase significantly in the year ending 30 June 2025, reaching £6.9 million from £2.6m in the previous year. The company's annual report shows that turnover also grew by 11%, rising to over £50m.

Scotland’s Just Transition Commission is holding a major national summit today, with the aim of establishing common ground on how a low carbon economy can be built most fairly.

Two painting conservators from Historic Environment Scotland (HES) visited St Mary’s Church in Grandtully, Perthshire, to conserve the unique ceiling. 

The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) has submitted its response to the UK Government’s consultation on tackling poor payment practices, urging for reforms that protect suppliers without destabilising construction contracts. In recognition of the ongoing issues surrounding t

The XSite Braehead facility in Renfrew is to be rebranded and transformed into a new entertainment destination.

A pay dispute involving Inverness-based road maintenance workers at BEAR Scotland has been resolved following a deal that delivers pay rises of up to 7.25%, improved standby payments, and formal union recognition for the first time.

Mark Farmer, founder at Cast Consultancy and keynote speaker at last month's Scottish Construction Summit, will be sharing his insights on the future of construction skills at this year’s BE-ST Fest Summit. Speaking ahead of November’s event, a two-day industry conference focused on net

The Construction Leadership Forum (CLF) has moved to tackle Scotland’s critical recruitment, training, and retention challenge with the launch of its Construction Workforce Mission. The Forum's Construction Accord Transformation Board said that ensuring the current workforce and new entrants d

The fourth SELECT Professionals’ Day has been hailed a resounding success, with more than 50 senior industry decision-makers gathering at the V&A Dundee to discuss the latest developments in ventilation and indoor air quality. Delegates from across Scotland’s construction sector enjo

Cruden Homes has submitted a planning application for a housing development overlooking Ayr Racecourse. 

Persimmon West Scotland’s Annick Grange development in Irvine has scooped its third major industry award in just over a year, cementing its reputation as one of the highest-quality housing sites in the country.

Significant progress is being made at a new affordable housing development in the heart of Edinburgh city centre.

More than a decade after Falkirk Council became one of only a handful of Scottish councils approved to use Tax Incremental Finance (TIF), the initiative is showing strong returns, with more than £36 million of new infrastructure delivered, 2,100 jobs created and major transport improvements no