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An increase in the number of affordable housing approvals and site starts has masked an otherwise disappointing quarterly update of the Housing Statistics for Scotland for the year to end of December 2024.

Midlothian Council has appointed Morrison Construction as the preferred main contractor to redevelop Penicuik High School.

Scottish Construction Now is pleased to officially launch the Scottish Construction Summit today with the theme of 'Transforming Construction'.

Construction firms have been warned not to let skills go to waste and to future-proof their workforces as the sector continues to grapple with a shortage of skilled workers.

Sustainabuild, the network for sustainability-focused professionals in the built environment, has unveiled its latest ‘Green Skills’ Impact Report, outlining key insights and actionable recommendations from its recent ministerial-led Assembly. Opened by Graeme Dey, minister for higher an

Redevelopment works will soon recommence at the travelling persons’ site at Westhaugh, near Alva. Clackmannanshire Council agreed to a revised budget for the project at a meeting earlier today. This allows for the appointment of new contractor.

North Ayrshire Council is launching a public consultation on the timing of construction works that are part of an Isle of Cumbrae flood protection scheme.

Five newly built council homes for affordable social rent have been handed over in Methven.

Fife-based timber frame manufacturer Muir Timber Systems is to supply materials and prefabricated timber wall partitions to WElink Homes for the Heartlands regeneration project in West Lothian. 

The redevelopment of the former Shawbridge Arcade is making significant progress, with the landmark project on track to deliver 75 much-needed, mid-market rental homes by Spring 2026.

Fife Council planners hosted 20 Young Planners from across Scotland at a recent event in Glenrothes.

A ‘topping out’ ceremony took place last week at the site for the new South West Fife secondary school, marking a major milestone for the project.

The Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) is co-ordinating a series of regional meetings across the UK at the end of April to help CPA members better understand and deal with the planned changes to inheritance tax, pensions and Business Property Relief (BPR) following the October 2024 Budget.

International Women’s Day (IWD) is a global day each year that celebrates women's social, economic, cultural, and political achievements, and it calls for action to accelerate women’s equality. With this year’s International Women’s Day theme of #Accelerate Action in mind, a

The City of Edinburgh Council, supported by the National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) and other industry partners, including Education Scotland, the Scottish Qualifications Authority, and Historic Environment Scotland, is spearheading a pilot National 5 qualification in Creative Ind