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Investment management group Aberdeen Asset Management (Aberdeen) is launching a new framework to ensure that all aspects of sustainability are proactively considered for all of its major refurbishments and new development projects in the UK. The initiative forms part of Aberdeen’s global Responsib

The restoration and redevelopment of Perth Theatre is now fully underway as the construction phase began in earnest today. Project contractors Robertson Construction Tayside will be on site to carry out enabling works, which will include stripping out existing buildings and preparing to demolish sec

Balmwell Terrace Link completes latest affordable housing development in Edinburgh

Plans to build a Jack Nicklaus golf course in Scotland could be bunkered by an ancient woodland, The Scotsman has reported. The golfing legend hoped his designs for a new course at Ury Estate in Aberdeenshire would pull in golf tourists from all over the world.

Plans have been submitted to turn the former Distillers’ House in Glasgow into 100,000 square feet of new office space. Property developer Whiteburn Projects aims to keep the main historical elements of the B-listed red sandstone building in Waterloo Street, with a 14-storey structure built be

BAM Construction could begin work on the new Our Lady and St Patrick’s High School in Dumbarton within weeks after councillors agreed to conclude contracts for the project. Members of West Dunbartonshire Council’s infrastructure and regeneration committee yesterday gave their approval for the de

Proposals for the development of a fully modular hotel at the National Performance Centre for Sport in Edinburgh have been submitted to planners. Lodged on behalf of Heriot Watt University, the 160-bed project will be situated within the university’s Riccarton campus.

Plans for a Lidl outlet, new homes and retail units at Mitchell Way, in Alexandria, have been given the go ahead by West Dunbartonshire Council. A preferred developer has been approved to take forward the redevelopment of this key site in the centre of the town.

St Andrew’s High Councillors have paved the way for the former St Andrew’s High and Braidfield High school sites in Clydebank to be regenerated with new homes.

Keith Brown speaks with Jared Carlson and Jennifer Bullingham, engineers who have worked on the launch of the Queensferry Crossing's north approach viaduct The 5,600 tonne north approach viaduct of the Queensferry Crossing has now been fully launched marking a significant milestone for the project.

Keith Brown MSP (left) with Brian McQuade Keith Brown MSP, cabinet secretary for infrastructure, investment and cities, visited Kier Construction’s Scottish headquarters in Stepps this week to discuss how construction operators can work with the Scottish Government to address the skills gap.

Gareth Hoskins A public memorial to honour lauded Scottish architect Gareth Hoskins will be held this weekend.

Energy efficiency work at Buckie Road Melville Housing unveils £2.4m home improvements investment

Seeing builders stripped to the waist as they work on construction sites could be a thing of the past, thanks to a new Heriot-Watt University project that will send personalised sun-exposure text message warnings direct to their smartphones. Researchers at the University’s School of Life Sciences

Brian McQuade The substantial integration of Mouchel and the growth of its Scottish operations have helped Kier to remain on course to deliver full-year expectations, the Group said today.