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Scotland is suffering from a chronic housing shortfall approaching 100,000 new homes as a result of significant and consistent undersupply over the last 14 years, according to a report released today. Industry body Homes for Scotland (HFS) is calling for an all-tenure target of at least 25,000

Another milestone in the regeneration of Raploch has been reached with the handover of the first four homes for council rent on the former site of Raploch and St Mary’s Primary Schools.

Colaren Homes has been granted planning permission to add a further 130 homes at its Kirkton Heights development in Fraserburgh. The developer was granted planning permission for the first 120 homes at the Boothby Road site in 2016, where it ultimately plans to deliver 600 properties with a new

A housing developer plans to create "a new gateway to Paisley town centre" as it unveiled proposals for 67 new apartments on the site of a former Department for Work and Pensions office.

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Kier Group said today it has continued its positive momentum despite inflationary pressure, procurement and project delays contributing to a 5% fall in revenue. Announcing its results for the six months ended 31 December 2021 today, the group said it generated revenue of over £1.5 billion over

More than 250 local residents are benefitting from a range of employment, skills and training opportunities delivered through Glasgow City Region City Deal contracts. The Region’s latest Quarterly Performance Report shows that City Deal contractors have committed to more than 70 apprenticeship

Excavation support specialist Groundforce Shorco has added a groundwater management option to YourSolution, its interactive design tool for temporary works.

A major infrastructure programme to safeguard the long-term future of Stonehaven Harbour will commence in May. Aberdeenshire Council is investing £2.2 million in the works as part of its wider improvement strategy to protect and enhance the region’s harbours.

Glasgow City Council has appointed Ironside Farrar Limited as the lead designer on a £21.4 million Sustrans-funded Avenues Plus project.

Construction materials group Breedon has hailed a "year of outstanding delivery" after reporting record volumes, revenue and earnings.

Glasgow City Council has been given an update on the progress of the Glasgow Canal Regeneration Partnership (GCRP), in particular the Canal Action Plan for 2021-26, and to seek support for further work related to project delivery.

Glasgow-based construction and manufacturing business CCG (Scotland) has confirmed an annual intake of thirteen trade apprentices in 2022.

City Building has achieved a major milestone in its ambitious project to deliver a new, green training college for its apprentices. The building, which is set to be completed this summer, has now installed 69 solar photovoltaic panels on its roof, which will enable it to significantly reduce it

With Scottish Apprenticeship Week (SAW) in full swing, union leaders and training providers have praised employers for “nurturing and encouraging” young electrical talent in a year that saw record numbers return to the classroom. Unite the Union, the Scottish Joint Industry Board (SJIB)