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The value of projects under construction delivered through the Scotland-wide hub programme has leapt 78 per cent in the past six months. Latest statistics published today by the Scottish Futures Trust (SFT), which manages the hub programme, shows the value of community buildings being built by the f

Interserve has today published its annual report on the progress made against its sustainability targets. Following the launch of its SustainAbilities plan in 2013, a comprehensive, business-wide sustainability plan which sets out ambitious targets for 2020, the report reveals that Interserve is man

Brian McQuade Figures from the construction industry have remained upbeat regarding the sector’s future despite statistics pointing to a downturn in output.

Work on a section of the new £1.4 billion road bridge over the River Forth ground to a halt after a routine concrete pour went wrong. A source on the project said it was “a miracle” no one died when pipes carrying concrete from sea level to an upper deck on the new Queensferry Crossing burst ea

Gordon Nelson The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has applauded Scotland’s trail blazing efforts to prioritise the energy efficiency of existing buildings.

Plans for a 400-home development on the edge of Stonehaven have been withdrawn by Stewart Milne Homes. The Mains of Cowie scheme, to the north of the Aberdeenshire town, would have included a school, petrol station and community facilities.

Retail specialist contractor McLaughlin & Harvey completes the seventh Waitrose store in Scotland as the newest addition opens its doors to customers in Milngavie. Branch manager David Sharp officially opened the 36,500 sq. ft. Store which includes a community room, a large cafe, a bakery grazin

Work is underway on an extension to double capacity of the Junior School dining hall at the prestigious George Watson’s College in Edinburgh. The renovation will improve dining experience for pupils as well as introducing more modern catering facilities within the school. This is the latest develo

George Carty Bellway site manager’s win is as safe as houses

Construction output in the UK declined in April after rebounding in the prior month, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said today. Construction output fell 0.8 per cent from March when it grew 1.4 per cent. Output has so far dropped for three months this year. It was expected to rise 0.1 per

Colin Lavety Planning and design consultancy Barton Willmore has appointed Colin Lavety as planning director in Scotland.

A centre dedicated to Scotland's most famous explorer is to be transformed into a leading heritage attraction thanks to lottery funding. The multi-million pound revamp of the David Livingstone Centre in Blantyre was awarded a £334,000 grant which will the trust which runs the centre to take forward

Work has almost been completed on ten new homes across two sites in Carnoustie and Inverness for Houses for Heroes Scotland. The developments are shortly to be handed over to charity Scottish Veterans Garden City Association (SVGCA) and will soon be occupied by veterans. Both projects are being deli

Thurso Swimming Pool High Life Highland has awarded a contract to O'Brien Construction to provide improved facilities at a swimming pool in Caithness.

Fergus Ewing The Scottish Government has outlined its strategy to cut carbon in Scotland’s heat system.