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Remedial work to address building defects at Preston Lodge High School in East Lothian has been agreed. Inspections this spring confirmed that Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) - a lightweight form of precast concrete, frequently used in public sector buildings in the UK from the mid-196

A team from East Kilbride-based construction business akp Scotland is taking part in Scotland’s biggest charity fundraising challenge - the Forth Bridge Abseil - in memory of their former colleague who died earlier this year. Neil Donnan, who spent four and a half years with akp Scotland as a

McLaughlin & Harvey has been awarded a major engineering project designed to protect critical marine infrastructure in Douglas Harbour on the Isle of Man.

Glasgow City Council has agreed to carry out a fresh screening opinion into a decision surrounding the demolition of high-rise flats at Wyndford Road after it admitted it “erred in law" by failing to adequately explain the basis for the initial decision.

UK housebuilder Vistry Group is to shift its focus to social housing after soaring mortgage costs sparked a dropoff in the sale of private homes.

Building and construction business The JR Group has begun work on a new housing development on behalf of Stirling Council to create a collection of modern energy-efficient homes for the city.

Connect Modular has commenced new membership of the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) to further strengthen collaboration with housing associations across Scotland.

A faint meow during an inspection revealed a furry surprise for construction workers in the United States. Fire officials and construction workers in Kelso, Washington state found a litter of six kittens inside a newly drywalled wall during an inspection of a newly constructed apartment complex.

RESIDENTIAL – FEWER THAN TEN UNITS Applicant: Mountfair Homes Ltd

Reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) has been discovered in 14 fire stations and three police stations in Scotland, including Police Scotland’s Fettes building in Edinburgh, MSPs have been told.

A new £10 million social care hub is to be developed in Tongue after receiving planning approval.

Unite Students has entered an option agreement to acquire a new 800-bed development scheme in central Glasgow, subject to planning.

New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering (NMITE) has signed a formal agreement with Built Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST) to catalyse a nationwide network of advanced engineering, manufacturing, and learning hubs.

Fife Council has appointed Carol Connolly as its new executive director of place. Currently divisional director of development and sustainability at Glasgow City Council, Carol will join the Fife team in December to lead the current Enterprise & Environment Directorate.

Balfour Beatty has become the first construction company to secure funding from the Scottish Government’s Emerging Energies Technology Fund to retrofit carbon intensive vehicles to run off both hydrogen and diesel, also known as dual fuel. As part of the project, the Scottish Government has pr