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Construction output across the UK fell more than expected in May, adding to concerns that the economy is in line for a sharp slowdown following the vote to quit the European Union. Figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed that a drop in housebuilding caused the industry

Dumfries and Galloway Council has awarded a contract to carry out repairs at a leisure centre after a successful settlement of the legal action against Kier Construction. McLaughlin & Harvey will deliver internal and external repair works at the DG One leisure centre following the council's lega

Levengrove Park A project to transform Dumbarton’s Levengrove Park has taken a major step forward after securing a £2.8 million grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund.

Randolph House Redpath Construction has been appointed as main contractor to deliver the refurbishment of Randolph House in Edinburgh’s city centre.

Rural Housing Scotland (RHS) has welcomed the publication of the Scottish Government’s reforms of the planning system but warned that any changes must take specific rural challenges into consideration. The organisation said that the proposed reforms, published earlier this week, should cut into th

Marshall Construction has started work on a 74 bed care home in Cramond, Edinburgh. The site is being developed for Walker Healthcare by Marshall Construction, which won the £7.4 million contract by competitive tender via Glasgow chartered quantity surveyors & project managers Jones Associates.

Work has started on building 52 new affordable homes for rent as part of a regeneration project in the west of Glasgow. Cube Housing Association, part of Wheatley Group, is behind the £5.3 million development in Kelvindale which will consist of three modern, energy-efficient blocks of flats.

The Trades Awards 2016 finalists during this year’s ceremony An awards event launched in 2013 to recognise the achievements of north-east Scotland’s trades people has itself been shortlisted to win a prestigious award.

Hillcrest development named as one of Inside Housing’s Top 60 A project by Hillcrest Housing Association has been announced as one of Inside Housing’s Top 60 developments.

The completed floral clock Edinburgh’s world-famous floral clock is to tick this year in honour of The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland’s (RIAS) centenary.

Neil Amnar The Scottish Chambers of Commerce (SCC) has said that support for Scottish construction businesses must one the priorities amid “very acute fears” that the economy north of the Border could fall into recession as a result of the UK’s decision to leave the European Union.

A Proposal of Application Notice has been submitted to the City of Edinburgh Council to create a brand new village on farmland to the west of the Capital. Under the plans, more than 1200 homes, a neighbourhood centre, a primary school and new roads and infrastructure would be built at Hatton Mains,

The Riverside Campus at City of Glasgow College (RIBA/Keith Hunter) The City of Glasgow College’s Riverside campus has been named on a six strong shortlist for UK architecture's highest accolade.

David Thomas The UK's biggest housebuilder Barratt Developments is forecasting a 20 per cent increase in full-year profits but warned that it could slow its pace of construction following the Brexit vote.

The first images have been unveiled of the proposed £17 million Regional Performance Centre for Sport in Dundee as the development is submitted for planning permission. Earmarked for a site at the city’s Caird Park, the centre will provide training and competition facilities for sports clubs and