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Output in the UK construction industry suffered an unexpected slide in August led by a decline in infrastructure projects. Figures published today by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed construction volumes fell by a monthly 1.5 percent in August after a revised increase of 0.5 percent

A proposed plan for the Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region has been published this week that sets out how the region should grow over the next 20 years in a way that makes best use of its assets and protects the qualities that make it a great place to live. SESplan, the regional planning

Boatman's House, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis An initiative which aims to celebrate architecture in the Outer Hebrides has uncovered what locals regard as their three favourite buildings in the islands.

Some of Scotland’s most eclectic and diverse sights, from a 12th century monastery and iconic medieval castles to landmarks of Victorian architectural prowess and engineering feats of the 21st century, have been voted by the public among top 10 man-made wonders in the country. New research by Visi

East Dunbartonshire sports facility takes shape Work is racing ahead to create a major new sports facility in Bishopbriggs.

Cancelled and delayed infrastructure projects are seeing Scotland’s economy miss out on tens of thousands of pounds each and every minute, according to a new report. Construction consultants Arcadis said a mere one-month average delay in the national transport infrastructure pipeline will see the

The Arc-Tech team CCG (Scotland) Ltd has launched a new company that aims to offer a comprehensive range of services to the Scottish building and construction industry.

Contracts procured “during the depths of the economic downturn” led to a £5.4 million loss for McLaughlin & Harvey in 2015 with further losses on those contracts predicted. The Northern Ireland construction group, which has worked on infrastructure and retail projects in Scotland, formed a

Plans have been unveiled for a 150-bedroom hotel overlooking the River Clyde in Glasgow. The proposed 18-storey tower at the corner of Dixon Street and Clyde Street incorporates a ground floor restaurant and retail space, as well a publicly accessible rooftop bar.

Malcolm Fraser Scotland could tackle its housing crisis with a serious effort to repair and renew existing urban infrastructure, especially in town centres, according to one of Scotland’s top architects.

Plans have been submitted for up to 166 new homes on the site of the former Derby Street multis in Dundee. Brought forward by Collective Architecture and Robertson Partnership Homes, the scheme aims to recreate the street patterns of the Victorian era with the creation of two blocks of accommodation

Housing minister Kevin Stewart shown a refurbished flat in Govanhill as part of the buy and repair scheme A successful pilot project to allow homes in Govanhill to be acquired and brought into the social rented sector has been awarded a further £2.5 million of funding.

Scottish Construction Now has been named as joint industry partner alongside the Federation of Master Builders for the Construction heat of Scotland’s national business five-a-side tournament Business Fives. After the success of the summer edition, Business Fives moves indoor for the winter ahead

Novus ensures safe delivery of school summer upgrade Novus Property Solutions has successfully delivered a range of internal alterations at a North Ayrshire primary school during the summer holidays.

Working in the construction is so stressful that workers are left to feel they look nine year older, according to new research. As many as three quarters of Britons feel that their job places a large amount of stress on them, even to the point of aging them, yet only a third would consider moving to