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The well-known mantra, ‘there’s an app for that’, now applies to tradespeople with even the most hands-on jobs. IronmongeryDirect has created an infographic of the 28 most useful construction apps for iOS and Android, to put job-revolutionising tech in the pockets of those who need it.

LDA Design has submitted a raft of refinements to its Union Terrace Gardens proposals following feedback from the public. The latest plans include a realignment of a proposed new walkway, linking Union Street to the Gardens, to reduce the potential impact on any future development of the adjacent ra

The hub Club meeting in Dumfires and Galloway earlier this month Construction and infrastructure-focused partnership hub South West has launched a networking arm which aims to better connect businesses throughout Lanarkshire, Ayrshire and Dumfries and Galloway.

Jim Fitzsimons, project director at Countesswells Jim Fitzsimons calls on property developers and authorities to work together to improve Scotland’s “woefully inadequate” digital infrastructure.

How the Great Tapestry of Scotland visitor centre will look once completed Scottish Borders Council has approved the demolition of a shop to make way for a permanent home for the Great Tapestry of Scotland.

Andrew McFarlane Andrew McFarlane discusses the issue of the housing crisis in Scotland and outlines what action has to be taken to rectify the problem.

A ceremony has taken place to mark a major milestone for NHS Orkney’s new flagship hospital and healthcare facility.

LEFT: A.C. Whyte health & safety manager John Gallacher (centre) collects the Excellence in Customer Service Award at the 2017 Glasgow Business Awards. RIGHT: Collecting the UK Installer of the Year Awards at the 2017 INCA Awards in Liverpool (L-R from second left): Steven McNellis, construction

Mike Cowie, sales director with Barratt Homes North and Clare Copland from St Andrews First Aid with the leaflets Barratt and David Wilson Homes have joined alliances with St Andrews First Aid, Good Egg Safety and regional Community Safety Teams to roll-out a new Child Safety at Home Campaign across

Image reproduced courtesy of Transport Scotland Queensferry Crossing to partially close for snagging works

Construction workers in Germany have unearthed a giant concrete swastika underneath a sports field in the city of Hamburg.

The West hub Territory is one of five territories which have been established across Scotland Morrison Construction is to join hub West Scotland’s supply chain as a primary construction contractor.

Proposals to build more than 700 homes at Govan's Graving Docks have moved forward with the submission of a planning application by the developers. ZM Architecture and New City Vision unveiled plans in March to bring the site back into use after 40 years of dereliction with the creation of 750 homes

Supermarket ASDA has lodged a planning application with South Lanarkshire Council to redevelop its store and related commercial units in Blantyre. The redevelopment on Glasgow Road will serve to deliver much needed improvements to Clydeview Shopping Centre and represents a multi-million pound invest

Businesses in Scotland’s £10 million stone sector have come together to form a trade association to promote the industry’s economic and environmental benefits. Denfind Stone from Angus, Hutton Stone, which is based in the Borders, and Tradstocks from Stirlingshire have formed the Scottish Stone