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The Crown Office has lodged a first notice to begin the court process for a fatal accident inquiry (FAI) into the death of electrician George Anderson. Mr Anderson, 46, from Lanark, died on 26 March 2025 after being electrocuted while working at a property in Brodick, Isle of Arran.

Law firm Addleshaw Goddard has recruited Gillian Woodward as a partner in its construction litigation team. Gillian joins the firm from Pinsent Masons, where she built a highly regarded UK-wide construction and infrastructure disputes practice over more than 20 years. She has extensive experience ad

Construction insolvencies increased to 343 in July 2026, up 3.3% from 332 in July 2025, as escalating tensions in the Middle East drove oil prices up again and heightened concerns over long-term economic headwinds.

As the UK experiences increasingly extreme summer temperatures, NFRC (National Federation of Roofing Contractors) is calling for climate resilience to become a standard consideration in the design, refurbishment and maintenance of roofs. 

A new factory set to start manufacturing a world-first recycled construction product later this month has already created six new jobs. VASO Global is set to launch its first production line of high-performance structural composite panels at a new factory in Dumfries, which will transform housing an

A new care home being delivered on the grounds of Greenbank Parish Church in Clarkston is beginning to take shape.

Retrofit and energy-efficiency specialist Procast Group has joined Heat Network Scotland, the independent organisation that works to influence policy and help drive the adoption of sustainable heating solutions. Heat Network Scotland brings together industry, housing providers, academics and governm

Builders renovating a house in Dendermonde, Belgium, have unearthed gold worth an estimated €9m (£7.6m) hidden in the cellar walls. Workers found gold bars, coins and a nugget while drilling for new sewage pipes last week. Kobe, an 18-year-old on a summer job, said his first reaction was

Public sector procurement specialist SCAPE has begun procurement for its first dedicated Defence and Complex Environments Framework, creating a compliant route to market for the delivery of highly secure construction projects across the UK.

Planning authorities will be required to notify Scottish Ministers of new data centre applications within seven days of validation.

Tilbury Douglas has successfully handed over the grandstand infrastructure for The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, marking the 11th consecutive year of delivering one of Scotland’s most iconic live events.

DataVita has secured a c.£300 million debt facility to expand and build two data centres in the North Lanarkshire AI Growth Zone, unlocked by a £202m financial guarantee from the National Wealth Fund.

AI adoption across construction and commercial property has accelerated significantly over the past year, but firms are struggling to turn pilot studies into routine practice, according to new research from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

Castle Building Services is to undertake full mechanical, electrical, public health and renewable services for the new Ardrossan Community Campus project following its appointment by Morgan Sindall Construction. With an overall project value of £124 million, the campus forms part of the wider

The Structural Timber Association (STA) has appointed Iain McIlwee as its new chief executive officer. Iain will take up the role on 2nd November 2026, succeeding Andrew Orriss, who is stepping down after a long and distinguished career in the timber sector.