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Eight ambitious companies from south west of Scotland are taking part in hub South West's latest Building for Growth (BfG) programme which guiding them in their quest to win more, high-quality work from Tier 1 contractors undertaking projects in the region. Over eight weeks, the

Proposals to demolish part of Greenock’s Oak Mall Shopping Centre and build over 100 new flats have been recommended for approval by planning officers. A decision was due to be made on the plans at a meeting yesterday, however, planning chiefs ended up cancelling it as papers had not been issu

Aker Offshore Wind has outlined plans to utilise Scotland’s first offshore wind underwater substation as part of its bids for major offshore windfarms. The multi-million subsea innovation would be developed, manufactured, and supplied in Scotland by Aker Solutions and provide major export oppo

Electrical trade association SELECT has joined the Society of Chief Officers of Trading Standards in Scotland (SCOTSS) to warn that all heat, smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms being fitted under new legislation must comply with the relevant product standards.

The secret story of one of Glasgow’s most beautiful quarters and the extraordinary characters who helped create some of the city’s best-loved institutions will be told for the first time in a new book. Glasgow’s Blythswood, written by author and historian Graeme Smith, tells the st

A new nursery building at Kyle Primary School has been completed and handed over to the school and will be fully operational after the October holidays.

Nesting hen harriers have been protected by Network Rail during its successfully completed tree and vegetation management work between Rogart and Lairg.

CALA Group has made two senior appointments as its Sustainability Strategy continues to build momentum. Kathryn Dapré has taken up the role of head of sustainability, with Robin Dodyk joining as head of Modern Methods of Construction.

The Edinburgh Biomes project at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE) is the inspiration behind a new roadmap launched by Balfour Beatty today which aims to outline its journey towards a zero carbon construction site. Balfour Beatty has been commissioned by the RBGE to help deliver its land

Construction and property consultant Thomas & Adamson (T&A) has committed to delivering more than two million sq ft of office space across the UK as demand for prime accommodation continues. The firm said it is delivering several landmark projects throughout the UK, providing both project an

Scottish Borders Housing Association (SBHA) has secured a £58 million facility from Royal Bank of Scotland to support investment in current homes and the delivery of 300 new homes over the next seven years. SBHA owns and manages more than 5,600 homes across the Scottish Borders, from Skirling

The UK construction sector suffered from another growth slowdown in September as softer demand played a role and supply chain pressures continued to make their presence felt.

Work is now under way to extend the award-winning Cuningar Loop Woodland Park on the banks of the River Clyde, marking the start of Phase Two of Clyde Gateway’s largest parkland project. Phase 2 of Cuningar Loop is part of a major new £40 million Scottish programme of projects to improve

A residential development opportunity for up to 500 homes on the former site of Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre has been launched to the market.

Cabinet secretary for education and skills Shirley-Anne Somerville visited the site of a new £47.2 million secondary school in Wallyford on Tuesday to mark the early stages of construction. The education secretary met with representatives from East Lothian Council, its development partner