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Builders spend 2 ½ years driving their van over the course of their working lives and almost one year trying to locate a particular tool, according to new research by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB). The FMB asked thousands of builders across the UK how many minutes they spend each day carr

New plans have been revealed for a landmark building on the banks of the Clyde at Greenock to welcome cruise ship passengers. The plans, submitted as part of a planning application, are for a new visitor centre, restaurant and gallery at Greenock Ocean Terminal.

Council approves 22 new East Kilbride Housing Association homes

Kier Construction Scotland has been appointed to take forward a trio of projects in the field of mental health, including a £6m refurbishment programme at Royal Cornhill hospital in Aberdeen and Dr Gray’s Hospital in Elgin. Kier has also been appointed to develop the designs for a £4.8m extensio

Four of Scotland’s top young surveyors – across various sectors including valuation and project management - have reached the shortlist of the 2018 RICS Matrics Young Surveyor of the Year (YSOYA) Awards, where they will compete for the esteemed ‘UK Young Surveyor of the Year’ title. Apprenti

A business loan from North Lanarkshire Council has helped a local engineering business to take its innovative products to wider markets. Clearwater Controls Ltd in Cumbernauld secured £100,000 from Business Loans Scotland, administered by our the local authority's enterprise team, as part of a larg

Colin Lavety, Planning Director, Barton Willmore Professionals across the Scottish property, architecture and planning sectors are highly sceptical of any future impact of the Planning (Scotland) Bill - according to a survey conducted by planning and design consultancy Barton Willmore.

The Scottish Government’s ambitious A9 Dualling Programme has reached another milestone with the publication of draft orders for the penultimate section to be dualled.

A group of pupils from Dalziel High School in Motherwell visited Bellway’s Heritage Gate development this week as part of a ground-breaking new work experience programme.

(Image courtesy of Facebook) Facebook has chosen Singapore as the site of its latest data centre which will cost more than $1bn (£773m) and be powered entirely by renewable energy.

Clermiston Primary School Livingston-based building contractor Maxi Construction has secured over £6.8m of work for The City of Edinburgh Council for extension and refurbishment projects to primary schools.

Shettleston Housing Association (SHA) has submitted a planning application for 40 new homes on the former site of St Mark’s Primary School on Muiryfauld Drive. The development would involve a mix of cottage flats, semi-detached homes, townhouses and flats designed by architects Anderson B

With the planning for Heathrow expansion already underway, Heathrow is lining up SMEs from across the UK to help deliver the multi-billion-pound project.

The winners of one of the housing and care industry’s most esteemed design awards have been presented with their prizes at a ceremony held in Edinburgh.