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Problems in large construction companies are leading the news. Large construction projects always seem to be close to crisis. Away from the front pages, there are issues to resolve in most projects - which are no less significant for those involved. The start and finish of those problems is often t

The Scottish Government has failed to prevent SMEs in the construction supply chain from suffering from poor payment performance, according to a new industry survey.

Work has commenced on the first phases of a development that will deliver more than 1,000 new homes for Kirkcaldy. Murray Estates’ Kingdom Park development is located between the A92 and A915 on the north eastern edge of town.

Structured House Group has withdrawn its proposals to develop a block of student flats in Edinburgh.

Dundee Science Centre is seeking a design team for the £2.1 million refit of its ground floor.

Craig McLaren summarises the recent UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence (CaCHE) roundtable which looked at the changes to the Planning (Scotland) Bill and explored how new approaches to planning can help us to build more, well-designed homes.

Mactaggart & Mickel has been awarded a ‘Commended Site’ at the first stage of the highly acclaimed 2019 NHBC Health & Safety Awards. Site manager Stuart Gillespie from Mactaggart & Mickel’s Greenan Views development at Doonfoot in Ayr has been recognised for demonstrati

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) is inviting bids from digital-savvy business leaders for a share of £1 million in funding to help the construction industry to ‘go digital’.

Glasgow Airport has unveiled the first design images of its exclusive new executive lounge. 

The lost medieval home of the Lords of the Isles has been reconstructed virtually by experts at the University of St Andrews.

Plans to build more than 650 new homes near Edinburgh Airport have been approved by councillors.

St John’s Church was last night named Building of the Year as the Edinburgh Architectural Association unveiled the winners of its 2019 awards programme. Drawn from 15 shortlisted projects from 46 submitted entries located within the Edinburgh chapter, the winners were announced at a drinks rec

Sheffield-based window, door and conservatory fabricator Ford Windows has procured a new larger manufacturing facility in Glasgow to cope with its expanding business.

Avison Young has further strengthened its senior leadership teams in Glasgow and Edinburgh after announcing a trio of Scottish promotions. Gillian Brown will become a director in the Property Management Consultancy (PMC) team in Edinburgh while Stuart Jolly and Murray Watson take up director roles i

Two of Robertson’s most significant projects have received coveted accolades at the prestigious Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Awards. Premium spirits giant Edrington’s £140 million Macallan Distillery and visitor experience in Speyside picked up the ‘Design