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A trade union representing architectural workers has merged with Unite, the UK's largest union. The Section of Architectural Workers (SAW) was set up as a democratic grassroots union run by and for its members. Previously affiliated with the United Voices of the World (UVW), it has now formed a nati

The widespread damage to Angus infrastructure is still being fully assessed after the extreme weather experienced in October. The council has indicated that the process of gathering and assessing detailed and accurate information on its full impact ongoing.

Encouraging skills development across Ayrshire’s construction sector and beyond, public sector development partner hub South West Scotland has partnered with South Ayrshire Council, education consultancy Class Of Your Own (COYO) and local secondary schools to support a transformational STEM e

The second phase of the St Andrews West development in Fife commenced this week, with plans on track to deliver hundreds of sustainable new homes, around a third of which will be affordable homes, in addition to hotel, leisure, retail, and healthcare offerings.

Build-to-rent (BTR) developer and operator PLATFORM_ has completed its new landmark development on Glasgow’s River Clyde waterfront.

Network Rail has appointed Story Contracting Ltd to design a new railway station on the Neilston line in the area south of Barrhead.

CHAP Group has appointed Paul Matthew as its new area construction director for the Tayside region. With over 35 years’ experience within the construction industry, Paul brings a wealth of experience and expertise that will enhance CHAP's ability to deliver large-scale construction projects wi

A proposed merger between two major air conditioning and refrigeration wholesalers could mean less competition and choice for customers in Aberdeen, the UK competition watchdog has warned.

Robertson Group has received the Gold Award in the 'Building & Construction: Energy Reduction’ category at this year’s Green Apple Environment Awards.

Bellway Homes Ltd (Scotland East) has donated over £3,000 to Elphinstone Primary to purchase vital learning equipment.

abrdn plc has submitted plans to convert empty office space in central Glasgow into student accommodation on behalf of The Nottinghamshire County Council Pension Fund.

The alarming barriers blocking Scottish housing associations from accessing vital energy efficiency funding have been revealed in the Chartered Institute of Building’s (CIOB) latest report ‘Harnessing Scotland’s Social Housing Expertise’.

Glasgow City Council has approved the disposal of a site in Shakespeare Street, and the beginning of negotiation for the disposal of another, in Seamill Street - that will allow housing associations to create supported accommodation for vulnerable people and housing for homeless families. Both sites

A plan to build 40 new houses for affordable rent on the site of a former Perth care home is to be discussed by councillors next week. Members of the Housing and Social Wellbeing Committee will hear that a review of the site at Beechgrove House has found that using the land for affordable housing is

Taylor Wimpey East Scotland has reached an agreement with Wheatley Group to build 29 new affordable homes for social rent, which will form part of its Sibbalds Wynd development, off Sibbalds Brae in Bathgate.