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East Kilbride-based independent fire testing laboratory United Kingdom Testing and Certification (UKTC) has been acquired by SOCOTEC UK and Ireland, a provider of testing, inspection and certification services.

Homebuilder Cala Group has appointed Michael Rice as chief financial officer (CFO). Effective from 30 June 2025, Mr Rice joins Cala at a pivotal time as the business embarks on an exciting next chapter under new ownership.

The Scottish Government consultation on Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT) reliefs for property funds can level the playing field on tax and let loose new investments into Scottish housing, social investments and net zero, according to several industry organisations.

Gayle Roddie has joined KR Group Scotland as senior quantity surveyor, bringing with her more than two decades of hands-on experience in the construction industry. Based at KR Group’s headquarters in Aberdeenshire, Gayle will take the lead on commercial operations across the company’s st

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced the shortlist for the Top 100 Most Influential Women in Construction Awards 2025.

Lucy Howard, UK major bids lead at Turner & Townsend, and Vince Lydon, managing director at McLaren, have been appointed co-chairs of Constructing Excellence.  The industry body brings together a cross-disciplinary group which works to shape best practice, and drive innovation and collabora

Private credit platform Pluto Finance has opened its first UK regional office in Edinburgh at 26 Alva Street which will be headed by Jamie Drummond the recently appointed lending director for Scotland. Its presence in Edinburgh reinforces Pluto’s long-term commitment to Scotland and will enabl

An architect has reported Glasgow City Council to Police Scotland, alleging that the local authority failed in its legal responsibility to maintain a derelict tenement in Pollokshields that collapsed over the weekend. The sandstone tenement, a category B listed building located at the corner of Kenm

Hundreds of residents at Windmillcroft Quay in Glasgow have warned that they are facing a dire situation as essential £45 million work to replace the quay wall remains unfunded, putting their homes at risk and jeopardising a key public amenity along the River Clyde. The deteriorating quay wall

Cala Homes (West) has secured planning permission from Falkirk Council to deliver a new neighbourhood in Bo’ness.

At just 13 years old, Finlay Gallagher has made history as the UK’s youngest person to qualify as a digger driver — and it’s safe to say he’s digging into the family tradition.

A bird’s-eye view of the site of Lanarkshire’s new hospital has been released.

Aberdeen-based integrated engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services provider nexos has secured more than £8 million in new contracts to deliver specialist Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC) services for major operators across the UK Continental She

The demolition of Fleming House in Cumbernauld town centre is nearing completion.

The UK construction sector experienced a modest setback in May 2025, with output declining by 0.6% according to the latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).