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Construction work on a £21.4 million new high school in the Scottish Borders has been delayed until 2016 as a result of a European ruling affecting investment projects across the country. Scottish Borders Council, which secured planning permission for the new Kelso High School in October 2014, had

Gordon Cunningham Clarks Contracts has created 60 new jobs to support its continued growth across Scotland.

Vaughan Hart There was a 20 per cent increase in output from the Scottish construction industry over the past year, according to new figures published by the Office of National Statistics.

The start of deck lifting on the Queensferry Crossing has rounded off a pivotal week for Scotland’s transport network, according to infrastructure secretary Keith Brown. Following the official opening of the Borders Railway, and construction work commencing on the A9 dualling project, the complex

A new student housing development is set to be built in Edinburgh following a £19 million investment secured by Maven Capital Partners. The firm will act as the asset manager on behalf of IP Investment Management (IPIM), a Singapore-based Investment Fund, on the scheme which will see 255 purpose-bu

Designs have emerged of the £200 million extension of Union Square in Aberdeen as the public are given the opportunity to have their say on the development. Based on two key themes, ‘The Granite City and its Harbour’ and ‘Aberdeen’s Maritime Heritage’, it is hoped the designs can help att

John Gallacher Former managing director of Cruden Estates and director of City Legacy, John Gallacher MBE, has been recognised for his work on overseeing the completion of the Athletes’ Village in Glasgow.

Clydebank East residents given glimpse of upcoming housing development Clydebank East residents and local councillors were given a look at what the future could hold when they visited a nearby regeneration project.

Chris Endsor Miller Homes became the third UK housebuilder to issue a positive trading update after it reported a 32 per cent growth in turnover.

Construction work started yesterday on the £3 billion A9 Dualling programme between Inverness and Perth. The Scottish Government’s flagship infrastructure investment project will see around 80 miles of upgraded road being delivered by 2025, with work beginning on the five-mile long section betwee

The next phase of South Lanarkshire Council’s £800 million-plus primary school modernisation programme is now underway with work starting on a second new primary school in the Biggar area. Glasgow construction and manufacturing company CCG will build the new 900 sq metre Abington Primary School t

The third phase of the Maryhill Locks Transformational Regeneration Area (TRA) got underway this week when developers started work to create 40 new terraced homes at Whitelaw Street in Glasgow. Bigg Regeneration, a partnership between Scottish Canals and the igloo Regeneration Fund, have moved on si

Athletes Village Glasgow City Council looks ahead to Scotland Build 2015

More than half of young people in Scotland (54 per cent) believe the construction industry is important to the UK economy, but just 1 per cent have actively searched for a job in the industry, according to new research. The Unexplored Opportunities report from Mobile Mini polled 18-24 year olds from

The Civil Engineering Contractors Association Scotland (CECA) has made the Scottish Business Pledge. The pledge is a partnership between the Scottish Government and business to improve productivity, workforce engagement, enshrine fairness and generate the kind of inclusive growth that benefits both