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Members of the Scottish Building Federation (SBF) have voted in favour of the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) Levy proposals for 2026-29, as part of this year’s consensus process. The SBF is one of 14 prescribed organisations across the UK consulted by CITB on its Levy proposals, w

A new roof for the former British Home Stores building on Union Street has been completed as part of the works for the new Flint Market development in Aberdeen. A steel frame has also been constructed in the building at 91-93 Union Street, which will be one of the main entrances to Flint. Work is no

North east council leaders are seeking to access a long-promised £20 million housing fund that has remained unused since its creation nearly a decade ago.

Proposals by Abertay Housing Association to build 31 affordable homes in Dundee have been recommended for approval. An application was lodged last year seeking permission to build affordable housing on vacant land that sits between Clepington Road in the north and Kingspark School to the south.

Places for People has joined forces with Dunbar-based charity The Ridge to deliver a groundbreaking project aimed at empowering local residents and tackling social challenges.

A judge has criticised two neighbours for spending hundreds of thousands of pounds in a legal dispute over "a tap and a pipe that doesn't matter".

Proposals to develop Edinburgh’s Caledonian Brewery into a low-carbon residential development have been recommended for approval.

Mosaic Architecture + Design has completed the redevelopment of the former Dalian House in the heart of Glasgow city centre into 92 Build To Rent (BTR) residential flats and associated landscaping and shared amenity spaces.

Portable and modular accommodation solutions provider Wernick Hire has launched a new division dedicated to delivering fully building-compliant modular buildings for hire across the UK. While Wernick Hire has long supplied modular buildings as part of its core offering, the launch of Modular Hi

South Ayrshire Council, in partnership with Ayrshire Roads Alliance (ARA), have been successful in securing Levelling Up Funds to construct the Dundonald to Barassie active travel route, with an expected completion date of March 2026. The Dundonald to Barassie route will provide a safe walking, whee

Construction has started on the new St Stephen’s Community Hub, a modern and inclusive facility set to serve pupils, families, and the wider community in Coatbridge.

From sponsoring epic charity challenges to match-funding personal fundraisers, Highland renewables firm RI Cruden is marking its 20th anniversary by giving back to the region it proudly serves. In celebration of this milestone year, the RI Cruden team is placing people and purpose at the centre of i

Cumbernauld-based precision manufacturer Cube Glass has been awarded a £400,000 contract to refurbish the University of Glasgow’s Adam Smith Building.

The UK construction sector saw a welcome lift in March 2025, with output rising by 0.5%, according to the latest data released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) today.

Following the collapse of Hadden Construction and confirmation that subcontractors stand to lose around £2 million, industry advocate Yosof Ewing — founder of Adjudicate.co.uk and speaker at this year’s Scottish Construction Summit — is calling for urgent legislative ref