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Research into planning for different religions, urbanisation in Rwanda and Ethiopia, and Scottish marine planning are among the projects shortlisted in this year’s RTPI Awards for Research Excellence shortlist. Projects on heritage, build-to-rent housing, walkability and improving streets, have al

Did you know that every single working day in the UK two construction workers take their own life, and that stress, anxiety and depression accounts for a fifth of all work- related illness? That’s why the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity have launched its new ‘Save a Life’ campaign and

Taylor Wimpey West Scotland has cause to celebrate after five site managers each scooped a prestigious NHBC Pride in the Job Quality Award. Iain Alexander (Benthall Farm, East Kilbride), Dougie Kirkland (Newton Farm, Cambuslang); David McClure (Castle Gardens, Crookston); Angus Cameron (Tannochside

Barratt Homes sets sights on East Lothian Two new developments, which bring a total of 405 new homes to East Lothian, have now been launched by Barratt Homes.

A specially designed rope bridge slung between trees high over a Highlands road is giving red squirrels a safe crossing. Conservation charity Trees for Life installed the bridge over a road near Shieldaig last summer as part of its project to reintroduce red squirrels to the northwest Highlands.

A significant section of Leith Walk in Edinburgh is set to be transformed into a “vibrant” residential, student and visitor quarter following a major planning application submitted by Drum Property Group. The developer’s £50 million proposal for the 2.9-acre Stead’s Pla

Plans for the Edinburgh Innovation Park Prime Minister Theresa May and First Minister Nicola Sturgeon will formally sign off a deal that will bring £1.3 billion worth of investment into the South East of Scotland.

Regional director Iain Allison Housebuilder Bellway has launched a new division in the East of Scotland to help meet demand for new homes in the area.

Morgan Sindall’s Special Works team in Inverness has been awarded contracts worth more than £5.8 million by the Highland Council, to expand and refurbish seven early years schools in the area. The Inverness office of the construction and infrastructure company counts the Highland Council as a key

Anthony Aitken The Planning (Scotland) Bill, currently before the Scottish Parliament, risks harming the system it was designed to help as lobby groups seek to hijack the legislation for populist ends, planning experts from Colliers International have warned.

Construction work is underway on the much anticipated £6.1 million Birthplace Project to transform The David Livingstone Centre in Blantyre into a world-class visitor attraction. Clark Contracts has been appointed as the main contractor on the multi-million pound operation to restore and renovate t

Agreements to transition the last of 278 contracts provided by Carillion to new service providers are now in place, signalling the end of the trading phase of the liquidation. An update from the Official Receiver has confirmed that the trading phase of the liquidation has come to a close almost seve

Brian McQuade Brian McQuade argues that construction needs to take a fresh look to encourage more young people to consider a career in this sector.

Thomas McGoran Young people across Scotland have been reminded there can always be a route to a successful career even if they don’t receive the results they’re hoping for on Scottish Exam Results Day 2018 today.

Families from across the north east are being invited to Aberdeen Science Centre for two days of construction themed activities this week. Budding builders and their families will be able to test their skills in the Construction Simulator, take a lesson at the STEM Wizard School, attempt the Cube Ch