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Reid Cunningham BAM Construct UK has set up a new energy subsidiary within its facilities management division.

Gary McGregor Gary McGregor, formerly group managing director with Glasgow based construction and manufacturing company CCG (Scotland) Ltd, has joined Paisley based construction, scaffold and building services company JR Group as managing director.

David Melhuish The Scottish Property Federation (SPF) has welcomed the Scottish Government’s decision to exempt transactions of six or more homes from the additional LBTT surcharge.

David Thomas Barratt has reported a 40 per cent surge in pre-tax profits as its increased home completions by over nine per cent.

Adrian Ringrose Interserve has put its RMD Kwikform arm under strategic review as it considers selling the shoring and formwork business.

Robertson has secured a contract to engineer and build what will be an iconic new road-bridge in the heart of Scotland’s legendary whisky-making country. Robertson Civil Engineering was awarded the contract by Chivas Brothers, the Scotch whisky and premium gin business of Pernod Ricard, for work a

Peter Muir Dozens of older industrial buildings in Scotland could be demolished within weeks unless the Scottish Government revisits its plans to slash the rates relief available on empty properties, experts at Colliers International have warned.

Simon Phillips Esh Construction has received national recognition for its dedication to inspiring young people by giving them the tools for future career success.

QCHA chief executive Shona Stephen and Glasgow City Council leader Frank McAveety New social housing completed on banks of Forth & Clyde Canal

The Chinese government has taken steps to forbid the construction of “bizarre” and “odd-shaped” buildings that are devoid of character or cultural heritage. A new directive has been issued to ban architecture that is “oversized, xenocentric, weird” and called for buildings that are “su

Plans for the University's Data Technology Institute Ambitious plans to transform the University of Edinburgh's campuses have been boosted by a £200 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB).

Morgan Sindall has reported a pre-tax loss of £14.8 million for 2015 after writing off nearly £47m on two old construction contracts for the Ministry of Defence at the Faslane Naval Base in West Scotland. The final cost of its floating jetty job and separate living accommodation and infrastructure

Nicholas Wrigley Housebuilder Persimmon has reported a set of results significantly ahead of original expectations.

The tower in its location at Glasgow Science Centre The decision to build Glasgow Tower at the River Clyde instead of St Enoch Square is the root cause of all the problems which have beset the landmark, according to two leading architects.

Construction work on the new Kelso High School is set to begin after financial close was reached on the £21.4 million project. Scottish Borders Council had hoped to begin construction of the facility last summer however it was one of a number of projects put on hold following a European ruling over