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The Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) has commissioned research to investigate the effectiveness of Section 75 Agreements in delivering social housing. The research will be undertaken by Rettie & Co and Third Revolution Projects and will assess whether the current system for dev

Work is now underway on a new 39-home development in the picturesque fishing village of Pittenweem, marking Cruden Homes’ return to Fife for the first time in over a decade.

Plans for a new seven‑storey student housing block on a long‑vacant Glasgow city centre car park have been approved, despite objections over daylight loss, noise and the impact on the surrounding conservation area.

Crest Nicholson has issued a stark profit warning and opened talks with its lenders after a sharp deterioration in trading conditions pushed the FTSE All‑Share housebuilder into a more precarious financial position.

Ava Cook from Lornshill Academy took one of the top three places in the Institution of Civil Engineers’ (ICE) CityZen Pollution Control Challenge. Ava formed a solo team, dubbed ‘Avtopia’, and beat teams of up to four pupils from across the UK.

Planning permission in principle has been approved by the Planning Committee of Fife Council for the regeneration of the St Ninians site near Kelty, enabling the long‑term redevelopment of a former opencast coal mine into an eco‑wellness, leisure and employment‑led destination.

Costain has become the latest contractor to deploy 3D printed, low-carbon concrete on a major UK infrastructure project. The firm has teamed up with civil and structural engineering delivery specialist A E Yates to bring on board Hyperion Robotics to deliver low-carbon concrete sleepers for a landma

The Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has appointed a skills and industry engagement officer to support workforce development and training opportunities for its members. Cheryl MacLennan takes up the role, in which she will focus on building strong relationships with members, supporting workf

Motherwell primary school pupils have gained first‑hand insight into the construction industry through a specialised careers and STEM event organised by Clark Contracts.

Wills Bros Civil Engineering has invested in a full suite of advanced survey technology to support its work as the main contractor on the large-scale A9 dualling project in Scotland.

Engineering and construction firm Burns & McDonnell has strengthened its UK Transmission & Distribution (T&D) practice with the appointment of Gareth James as head of civils, transmission & distribution, a pivotal role supporting the delivery of complex energy infrastructure projects

Construction work is now underway on SSEN Transmission's Spittal to Peterhead Link, marking an important step forward in the delivery of the major subsea cable project connecting Caithness with Aberdeenshire. Once complete, the 2GW High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) link will provide a secure and ef

A long-running Dundee joinery firm has ceased to trade, with all 23 employees made redundant. James Dewar and Alistair McAlinden from Interpath were appointed joint provisional liquidators to Alexander Oastler Ltd on 21 April 2026.

Astec Europe has appointed O’Kane Equipment Solutions Ltd as its official dealer for the Frontier track crushing and screening product line across Scotland and Northern England. Under the new partnership, O’Kane Equipment Solutions will represent Astec’s Frontier range of track cru

Offsite timber frame manufacturer Donaldson Timber Systems has introduced a range of house types to meet the increasing demand for cost-effective, sustainable, and Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) compliant housing solutions across the UK.