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The Scottish residential market has demonstrated remarkable resilience, with sales of homes valued at over £1 million reaching a new peak in 2024, according to estate agency Rettie. The report suggests that the growth growth, led by Edinburgh and the East of Scotland, signals a renewed confide

Livingston-based John Heaney Electrical (JHE), which provides mechanical and electrical installation services across Scotland and northern England, has taken delivery of the firm’s first electric van as it steps up its focus on sustainability.

Scotland’s largest independent supplier of architectural ironmongery and building materials, has partnered with construction fastener specialist, Rapierstar, to add its branded products to the portfolio for the first time.

Eleven site managers from Barratt and David Wilson Homes Scotland have won an NHBC Pride in the Job Award in recognition of their commitment to building homes of outstanding quality. Now in its 45th year, the prestigious Pride in the Job Awards recognise the very best site managers from around the c

Scotland’s largest construction trade association, SELECT, has welcomed a new agreement which strengthens the ongoing relationship for electrical apprentice training in Scotland. The Scottish Joint Industry Board (SJIB) and National Electrotechnical Training (NET) have signed a memorandum of u

Four Clark Contracts employees have graduated with BSc Honours degrees in Quantity Surveying and Construction Management from Glasgow Caledonian University. Liam joined Clark Contracts in 2022 as a trainee site manager having already completed an HND in Construction Management at City of Glasgow Col

OEG, the energy solutions business, has won a significant multi-million-pound contract to support the construction phase of the Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm until it becomes operational in 2027. Over 100 OEG personnel will support the delivery of this contract, which includes the recent addition of

Architecture and Design Scotland (A&DS) has launched a suite of digital publications to support inclusive and accessible design for Scotland’s learning environments. 

Ore Valley Housing Association’s (OVHA) restoration of the former Bowhill Miners Institute building in Cardenden has secured another national award.

Scotland’s community housing, land and development bodies have launched a new Community Led Housing Alliance to help tackle the national housing crisis and enable communities everywhere to thrive. The new alliance will campaign for greater support for community led housing from the next Scotti

The City of Edinburgh Council has invited residents and stakeholders to take part in a consultation on the city’s Affordable Housing Policy (AHP).

Wheatley Group has again been named the UK’s largest builder of social rented homes, topping Inside Housing magazine’s annual survey of new-build activity across the UK. Wheatley delivered more social rent homes than any other housing provider in the UK in 2024-25, building 563 homes for

MacLeod Construction has commenced construction of Fyne Homes' latest affordable housing development in Rothesay, Isle of Bute. The new development, which is located at Ballochgoy Road, will deliver eight energy-efficient semi-detached houses for affordable rent.

Plans for a solar farm on the outskirts of Arbroath which would produce enough electricity to power 15,000 homes have been submitted to Angus Council.

Port Glasgow’s proud seafaring heritage is being remembered and celebrated – in the form of LEGO bricks. Staff at Port Glasgow Library had been researching local hero Chippy McNish, the Port man who was part of the famous crew of Shackleton’s Antarctic expedition aboard the Enduran