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CIBSE and the International Code Council (ICC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), marking a significant step towards enhanced international collaboration in the development, promotion and application of best practices across the built environment. The MOU formalises a shared commitment

Scotland’s commercial property market continues to see increased interest as both investor and occupier demand rose firmly in the first quarter of the year, according to the latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Commercial Property Monitor. Overall occupier demand rose at the

Forth Valley College has received a £259,000 funding boost from the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) to help attract the next generation of engineers in Scotland’s Central Belt.  The college, which has campuses in Alloa, Falkirk and Stirling, has been awarded

Network Rail opened the new Thornliebank Road bridge this week – seven weeks ahead of schedule.

A new housing development is being planned for a 12.5-hectare site in Dundonald, South Ayrshire.

South Ayrshire Council has approved plans for a six-flat development on the site of the former Prestwick Health and Fitness Club. The application, submitted by Bothwell-based Logan Bay Ltd with Robert Potter & Partners as agents, outlines a modern residential block designed to complement the coa

A construction director from North Berwick is combining his passion for cycling and his job in housebuilding to head to Malawi in Africa to help build new homes for some of the world’s most vulnerable people. Andrew Fergusson (55), known as Gus to his friends, works for housebuilder Robertson

The demolition of a building known as "Britain's biggest man cave" has cost around £220,000 in taxpayers' money. 

McTaggart Construction has honoured the exceptional dedication and commitment of six long-serving employees, celebrating their 25-year service anniversaries during 2025. All six individuals have played a pivotal role in contributing to the valued reputation of the specialist affordable home builder.

Developer Lujo Properties Limited has started to transform the former Magnet showroom into a contemporary workspace that it said will drive the continued revitalisation of Glasgow’s Sauchiehall Street.

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.