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George Farley, hub West board director; Ronnie Dinnie, head of neighbourhood services at West Dunbartonshire Council; Jim Ward, construction director at BAM; Councillor Patrick McGlinchey, convener for infrastructure regeneration and economic development at West Dunbartonshire Council; West Dunbarto

In the build up towards Armed Forces Day, which takes place on 27 June, the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) is promoting management careers in construction to those who are leaving the armed forces. With significant cuts to the numbers of military posts in recent years, there are large number

Two Glasgow based projects have been awarded the prestigious 2015 Saltire Innovation in Housing award, supported by the endorsement of the Scottish Government, as part of the 2015 Saltire Housing Design Awards. Recognising housing design excellence throughout Scotland, the prestigious awards from th

Scottish construction company City Building has rewarded the tradespeople of tomorrow at its annual Apprentice Awards, which took place on Tuesday 16 June. Around 180 apprentices across all sectors of the business including, construction, administration, heating and lift engineering were shortlisted

Barratt Scotland’s construction team picked up six prizes at this year’s NHBC Pride in the Job Awards - the highest number secured in one year by the housebuilder to date. Now in their 35th year, the National House-Building Council's Pride in the Job Awards recognise the unique personal contribu

Speirs Centre wins architecture award The Speirs Centre in Alloa, which recently underwent a significant regeneration programme, has been given a prestigious architecture accolade.

MLA, an award-winning architectural practice with a strong reputation for high quality design, has unveiled their new identity and website (michaellaird.co.uk). Launched during an event at the Point Conference Centre’s penthouse in Edinburgh, the evening was also a celebration of MLA’s 60th year

A planning application for Scotland’s first purpose-built, large-scale private rental residential development has been submitted to the City of Edinburgh Council by developers Grosvenor.

Neil Burford Dr Neil Burford of the University of Dundee has won the bi-annual Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) Scottish Design Tutor award (2014-2016).

Councillors are set to discuss the progress of a business case for the possible extension of the tram in Edinburgh.

Clydebank's iconic Titan Crane is to remain open to visitors by appointment while the £22m new leisure centre is built nearby at Queens Quay, it has been announced.

Plans for the multi-million pound City Deal regeneration project in West Dunbartonshire could take another step forward this week.

Guardbridge Energy Centre A green energy centre operated by the University of St Andrews will investigate the feasibility of heating buildings using warm water found deep underground.

Brian Wallace Budget hotel chain Travelodge has announced plans for a £100 million expansion of its Scottish business.

Vaughan Hart Confidence within the Scottish construction industry has hit a seven year high, according to latest industry data.