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Surveying practice Trident Building Consultancy has promoted Ross McDermott to the newly created position of head of Scotland. With offices in Edinburgh and Glasgow, the firm believes the move will help drive growth and efficiencies, and identify skills gaps and introduce new service lines.

Professional management services and construction software provider Apsis Business Components has been appointed by EBS Construction to provide operational and software service support. Based in Govan, EBS Construction provides property repair, maintenance and masonry services for both private and c

Independent engineering consultancy firm Dougall Baillie Associates is celebrating its 40th anniversary of engagement with Scotland’s construction and housebuilding industry. Working with clients ranging from large developers to SMEs, and across projects from single house extensions to multi-t

Confidence in the plumbing and heating profession has dipped slightly, but the industry appears to be remaining stable as businesses persevere in the face of wider UK financial and economic uncertainty, the latest State of Trade report from the Plumbing and Heating Federation (SNIPEF) has revealed.

The Scottish Building Federation (SBF) has appointed Ross Mathie as its new technical and commercial manager. He will take over the role from Ian Honeyman, who will shortly retire after making a considerable contribution to the work of the federation throughout his career.

A report into the positive outcomes delivered by Morris & Spottiswood Group in the communities where it works has found that the construction end-to-end service provider generated £79 million of social value throughout 2024.

Story Homes has submitted a full planning application for a proposed new phase of development at its Summerpark site in Dumfries.

A major residential-led mixed-use development on the outskirts of Ayr has secured planning approval by the narrowest of margins. South Ayrshire Council’s Regulatory Panel was evenly split on the proposal for 350 homes along with retail and hospitality components near the Holmston Roundabout. T

A proposed residential scheme in Highland Perthshire has cleared its first major planning hurdle.

Musselburgh Windsor Community Football Club’s Under 8 girls’ team have new club training tops thanks to Bellway Homes. The housebuilder donated £450 to enable the purchase of the new kit.

The views of West Lothian people, businesses and organisations are being sought to help shape future development in their area.

Plans are moving forward for a new affordable housing development in Rattray, with final proposals now being prepared. A proposal of application notice was presented to Perth and Kinross Council’s Planning and Placemaking Committee on Wednesday, April 16.

Fleming Homes, the award-winning self-build specialists who design and manufacture bespoke timber frame houses in Scotland for supply across the UK, is sponsoring The Scottish Homebuilding & Renovating Show, at the SEC, Glasgow on 10 – 11 May 2025.

A show home has opened at a development of new homes in East Calder featuring a karaoke room and a kitchen inspired by David Beckham.

Robertson Group has supported 1,000 young people across the UK prepare for employment or education through its Ideal Candidate Programme, aimed at community wealth building and economic growth through developing local workforces. Robertson launched its Ideal Candidate Programme in 2017, bringing tog