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Construction workloads in Scotland remained resilient despite bad weather in the first quarter of 2018 though labour shortages remain a concern for the sector, a new survey has found. The latest Construction and Infrastructure Market Survey by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) reveal

Patrick Seymour Civil engineering and infrastructure specialist Barhale has appointed Patrick Seymour as regional manager in its Scottish office in Glasgow.

A division of construction company CCG (Scotland) Ltd has reported a record year as the company completed over 1,800 jobs for clients across the country. With a workforce of over 120 operatives and supported by 21 apprentices, the Asset Management division offers a range of services, including heati

A historic disused building known locally as the ‘Egg Shed’ is to be transformed into a new heritage and community hub at the gateway to the Crinan Canal in Ardrishaig. The £1.5 million project led by Scottish Canals will create a bespoke interpretation centre telling the story of the Crinan Ca

A new £800 million residential project in Aberdeen is to become the first town development to sign up to the North East Scotland Biodiversity Partnership (NESBP). Stewart Milne Group, the developer behind the 3,000-home Countesswells development, has joined forces with NESBP on several wildlife pro

ScottishPower and The HALO Scotland have today announced a groundbreaking partnership that will see the energy giant established as the headline partner of the Kilmarnock urban regeneration initiative. The announcement heralds the launch of a £5 million, five-year programme by ScottishPower and The

Esh Construction has spoken of its pride after seeing its pioneering work on Stirling’s new building conservation centre shortlisted for a prestigious award from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). The Livingston-based construction company, part of Esh Group, completed the ambitio

Final designs for the road layout and kerb lines on Picardy Place have now been agreed by the City of Edinburgh Council following further discussions with cycling and pedestrian organisations and the local community. Construction work is expected to start in May to implement the finalised designs, d

The Scottish Government has launched a call for applications to its Community And Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES) with up to £5 million available. Administered and managed by Local Energy Scotland, CARES was established by the Scottish Government to encourage local and community ownership of renewa

Golfing professionals from Scotland’s Construction, Housing & Property sector will take part for their chance to be crowned national business golf champions 2018. It won’t be just the fairways and trees getting smashed as demolition and industrial dismantling specialists, Kinetic Demolition

Aberdeen FC stadium work 'due to start in June' Aberdeen Football Club hopes to begin construction of its new stadium and training complex in June, after signing a legal agreement with the city council.

Architects at BIG have released plans for a new zigzag-shaped hotel in Switzerland from which guests will be invited to descend from the roof on skis towards the slopes of Vallée de Joux. Called Audemars Piguet Hotel des Horlogers, the complex will include hotel rooms, two restaurants, a bar, a spa

Network Rail has awarded Bam Nuttall a contract for upgrade works to the Highland mainline – to help reduce journey times for customers. The £10 million deal is part of an overall £57m Scottish Government-funded investment in the line linking Inverness and the Central Belt.

Plans to create an improved transport interchange at Motherwell railway station have been approved by the Glasgow City Region Cabinet. The £3.5 million Glasgow City Region City Deal funding sought will contribute to a wider project that will see North Lanarkshire Council working alongside ScotRail

The Scottish Land Commission has begun work on developing proposals for new Compulsory Sale Order (CSO) power to make use of derelict and urban vacant land. CSOs would be a new legal mechanism available to local authorities to require abandoned buildings or small plots of land, that have been dereli