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A church which played a central role in the Scottish Reformation has been virtually reconstructed as it may have appeared more than five centuries ago by researchers at the University of St Andrews.

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has warned that the construction sector’s patience with Brexit-related indecision is wearing thin after its latest industry survey found that businesses are being forced to “proceed cautiously” through the uncertainty.

The £140 million Macallan Distillery and visitor centre in Moray is one of six buildings in the running to be named to the UK's best new building.

A detailed assessment of compliance of all building systems is to be undertaken at the new Royal Hospital for Children and Young People (RHCYP) to guarantee the safety of patients and staff, the Scottish Government said today.

Sue Kershaw has today been named as president of the Association for Project Management (APM). Currently UK managing director of major projects advisory at KPMG, Kershaw becomes the first female president of the chartered body for the project profession.

Contracting and fit-out specialist Linear Group has announced a number of new appointments as the business continues to build on its success and drive its growth ambitions forward. Andrew Deacon joins the Linear Design & Construct (LDC) team as site manager with primary responsibility for the ef

Waste and resource management company FCC Environment (UK) Ltd has brought forward a new masterplan for the sustainable, long-term future of its Greengairs Landfill site in North Lanarkshire.

Network Rail Scotland has made good progress in its delivery of enhancements and freight performance but its passenger train service performance continues to be poor, according to the Office of Rail and Road (ORR). In its final annual assessment of Network Rail Scotland for Control Period 5 (2014-19

SELECT MD Alan Wilson gives his views on the report into construction issued recently by the Scottish Parliament. In issuing its report ‘Under Construction: Building the future of the sector in Scotland’, Holyrood’s economy, energy and fair work committee said that it wanted to und

A stable block which was home to dozens of working horses in Glasgow has been transformed into 52 new flats for mid-market rent. GHA and Lowther Homes, both part of Wheatley Group, are behind the £7 million regeneration project which has put life back into the B-listed Bell Street Stables in t

Permission is being sought to demolish the outbuildings at the old McEwen's homeware store and cafe in Perth to make way for dozens of new homes.

Construction and property consultancy Thomas & Adamson has appointed Vincent James to the newly created role of business development director. To be based in the company’s Haymarket office in London, James is responsible for raising the profile of the South East team with both public bodie

Grampian Construction Training (GCT) and the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) are working in partnership with several key partners to launch a series of construction, engineering and building services challenges, to highlight the varied and exciting careers within the sector to S2 pupils

Since April 2018, main contractor Clark Contracts has raised over £12,000 for its nominated company charity Teenage Cancer Trust.

Scottish Water's new Water Treatment plant has been delivered by sea to one of North Harris' most spectacular beaches.