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Plans to improve schools and other education facilities across West Dunbartonshire over the next decade are set to be presented to councillors. A series of priority projects have been identified as part of the Learning Estate Strategy 2020-2030 including a new build campus developed incorporating a

Housing minister Kevin Stewart has hailed a 24% increase in new build home starts across all sectors as the latest quarterly statistics on new housebuilding and affordable housing supply were released today. According to the latest figures, the number of new build homes that were started in the year

Taylor Wimpey East Scotland has submitted an application for planning permission in principle to Midlothian Council for the provision of around 1,000 new homes at Dalhousie Chesters, Bonnyrigg.

Thenue Housing has applied for planning permission to develop 18 terraced houses and cottage flats at the site of a former school in north east Glasgow

Morris Leslie Ltd has submitted fresh plans to build 240 homes near Errol Airfield, along with commercial units, open space, play areas and infrastructure to connect the development to the wider area.

Leading women working in Scotland’s construction industry aimed to attract Stirling’s female high school pupils to take up a career in construction last week. 70 female students took part in the skills day hosted at Bannockburn High School. The event was led by prominent women working ac

A workshop is set to explore in-depth the practical steps the construction sector in Skye can take to use sustainable materials in the design of local buildings and infrastructure.

A campaign to attract more people into careers in construction kicks off this month, as 16 Scottish construction sites welcome in members of the public for special tours – including a world-leading research facility at the University of Glasgow.

Barclays has supported the recent refurbishment of Loch Lomond destination, Duck Bay, which has unveiled a new look restaurant, coffee shop and bar.

The operators of a new family play complex on Glasgow’s South Side have applied for planning permission to tie an 11-foot inflatable rocket to a chimney at the B-listed premises.

A building company has been fined following an incident when a worker suffered serious injuries after falling from a mezzanine level and wooden platform.

Edinburgh-based architecture and design studio LBA has appointed Joanne Allison to drive forward its expansion into the commercial sector. Best known for its work in the creative reuse of existing buildings and new-build residential developments, LBA said it has brought project architect Joanne on b

A car showroom in Glasgow’s South Side will make way for a 72-bed care home under newly submitted plans.

The University of Aberdeen has lodged a planning application to create a new home for its Business School.

Partick Housing Association has gained planning permission to convert a former community facility into flats. Glasgow City Council planning officials have approved the plans to transform Merkin House in Purdon Street into 14 one and two-bedroom apartments.