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The administrators of Dundee-based construction services firm McGill, which entered administration for the second time in less than four years in August last year, are taking legal action against its parent company, United Capital Investments Ltd (UC), to recover £442,602.

Progress has been made towards the delivery of a brand-new primary school in Winchburgh.

With construction firms facing increased insolvency risk from inflation, slowing demand and the climate crisis, a new report from Turner & Townsend warns against short-term thinking which could derail vital, long-term strategic priorities. The global professional services firm’s Autumn 202

Linking Scotland's fastest-growing town to a major railway line could remove almost half a million cars from Central Belt motorways and ensure the country takes a "significant step" towards its net-zero emissions goal, according to a new report. Earlier this week, Winchburgh Developments Ltd chief e

An area of underused greenspace in Cardonald has been transformed into a vibrant community park, complemented by sustainable drainage measures that reduce flood risk.

Wheatley Homes Glasgow is soon to begin work building 47 new homes on vacant land in the east of the city.

Zentia, a pioneering leader in ceiling systems, is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated launch of three new creative additions to Sonify. This innovative release introduces an array of cutting-edge features that redefine the possibilities of acoustic design, enhancing both aesthetics and fun

The Caol and Lochyside Flood Prevention Scheme in Fort William, Lochaber has officially opened. The Highland Council’s Economy and Infrastructure chair, Councillor Ken Gowans, opened the Flood Prevention Scheme with pupils from local Primary Schools and Lochaber High School, alongside communit

An event was held this week to celebrate the joint venture that aims to regenerate and decarbonise Midlothian via a district heating system.

A cycling kit pioneer has created a new shoe made from gravel.

Councillors at a meeting of Fife Council's Cabinet Committee have today given the go-ahead to relocate inverkeithing High School to the former Fleet Grounds in Rosyth. Members of the committee agreed the recommendation to relocate the school, following a widespread consultation, with a decision on w

Work is progressing on giving piers and harbours in Argyll and Bute a makeover as part of a £9.2 million investment by the council to support island and rural communities with marine links to the mainland and/or central belt.

UK construction companies recorded a marginal increase in total business activity during August with growth in the commercial and civil engineering segments helping to offset a slump in house building.

International law firm DAC Beachcroft has welcomed commercial and construction disputes specialist Alistair Dean as a partner in its national Professional & Commercial Risks team in Scotland. Alistair, who joins DACB from Scottish law firm Anderson Strathern, has nearly three decades of exp

A planned extension for Calderwood Primary in East Calder is being brought forward to provide additional learning spaces to meet the increasing demand in the number of pupils.