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A new engineering technique that could help to preserve historic stone buildings and bridges has been developed by researchers at the University of Sheffield.

CIOB in Scotland is still accepting nominations for its Awards 2023 sponsored by Contract Scotland and Competence Matters.

Low levels of awareness and engagement with the Points-Based System (PBS) post-Brexit continue to exacerbate existing skills shortages within the UK construction sector, according to the latest Migration and Construction report by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB).

Scottish property firm Crucible Developments has revealed plans to tackle Dundee's student accommodation deficit as it expands its property development portfolio with backing from the Bank of Scotland. Operating from its HQ in Ayr since 2016, Crucible Developments has been working on commercial and

Barratt Developments Scotland has donated £10,000 to help provide support for children and adults impacted by food inequality in Dundee.

Property and private equity manager Maven Capital Partners has commenced its redevelopment project to turn Dalian House, a 64,000 sq ft office building in Glasgow, into a bespoke build-to-rent (BTR) complex. Located at the intersection of St Vincent Street and North Street, the development is set to

Kirkwood Homes has teamed up with Balcarres Estate to submit plans to Fife Council for a residential development which could see 50 new family homes delivered in Colinsburgh, Fife.

The UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence (CaCHE) is to host a conference that aims to explore strategies for integrating retrofit across older housing in Glasgow, Scotland and the wider UK.

Scotland's average house price has risen to £187,150 in April 2023, marking a 2.0% rise compared to the same month the previous year, according to provisional data from the UK House Price Index (HPI).

A man plagued with years of parking fines for his two vans alarmed his neighbours and local officials after hoisting them off the road and onto his roof with a crane.

A 139-bed hotel could be developed on vacant land in Yorkhill under a Proposal of Application Notice submitted by arts and events venue SWG3.

Indeglas has been recognised at the Finishes and Interiors 2023 Contractors Awards for the second year running.

A big-hearted Scottish training officer is saddling up for the cycling challenge of a lifetime to raise funds for the industry charity which helped him face his own mental health issues. Frankie Greig, who oversees apprentices for the Scottish Electrical Charitable Training Trust (SECTT), is prepari

Construction workers in the Highlands will be among the first to experience first-hand how a new Cat tilt rotator can boost productivity after Finning partner Mark Garrick Ltd invested in a new TRS8 for a 310 excavator.

Russell Roof Tiles’ dedication to sustainability has been recognised with certification by the international body Planet Mark. The Planet Mark Business Certification is an internationally recognised accreditation that a business can use to report on its carbon footprint and demonstrate progres