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Glasgow City Council is "minded to grant" a new purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) development in Glasgow city centre. The £60 million scheme, by student accommodation developer and operator Valeo Management Europe, will be delivered under the LIV Student brand, providing 531 student b

Westhill-based Adaptive Surveys is celebrating a period of expansion, marked by the opening of a new office in Glasgow and a near doubling of its workforce since the start of 2025. With this new location in the Central Belt, founder Jamie Watt is hoping to expand to be an industry leader for the who

Cardo Group has signed an agreement to take over the operations of Livingston-based SERS Energy Solutions Group Limited and SERS Energy Solutions (Scotland) Limited across England, Wales, and Scotland. The integration of SERS into Cardo Group will enhance in-house service delivery capabilities, ensu

Glasgow-based climate technology firm, IES, has launched a new Dynamic Simulation Modelling (DSM) tool to assist building professionals in meeting Gibraltar's Part F energy regulations for new constructions and extensions.

Riverside Scotland, in partnership with repairs contractor Bell Group and social enterprise CEIS Ayrshire, has delivered a transformative community project aimed at supporting unemployed young people while enhancing a valued local facility.

Scottish home improvement specialist CR Smith has created 40 new jobs following a significant increase in local authority contracts aimed at bringing the nation’s social housing into line with the latest sustainability standards. The Fife-based company, which specialises in the manufacture, de

For the second year running, and the third time in four years, Whiteburn has been named Home Builder of the Year (SME) at the prestigious Homes for Scotland Awards 2025. The award recognises Whiteburn’s ongoing dedication to delivering high-quality homes, thoughtfully designed communities, and

Wheatley Group has successfully retained its A+ credit rating with a stable outlook following its annual review by credit rating agency S&P Global.

Wetrooms International Group, a bathroom supplies business with a £20 million turnover, has marked its 20th anniversary by transitioning to employee ownership. The Rutherglen-headquartered company, founded by brothers Brian and Bill Crombie, operates the Ceiling2Floor network of stores and Wet

A sleepless night turned into a cause for celebration for a Canadian construction worker after he discovered a lottery ticket had made him CA$100,000 (c. £54,000) richer. Ontario resident Bradley Rosehart is overjoyed after winning the jackpot in the Megadice Lotto draw on the 9 of April 2025.

An auction of quirky items to help raise money for the restoration of Parnham House in Dorset exceeded expectations by raising double the estimated amount. 

UK construction output saw the slowest decline for four months, according to the S&P Global UK Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) – a seasonally adjusted index tracking changes in total industry activity.

As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the management plan for the Forth Bridge is being updated, and people with an interest in the bridge and local area are being invited to help to shape the draft plan.

Property and construction consultancy business PMP has made a raft of promotions following another year of growth. The building and surveying company, which operates in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchester, Bristol and London, has reported an increase in its turnover to £5.7 million – an incre

As an organisation committed to driving the industry forward and increasing awareness of the importance of building controls and automation, the Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) has launched its informative and illustrative animated guide to building controls.   Launched to coincid