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The construction sector is going to be a key focus for a newly-launched Scottish bidding firm.
Construction to be key area for new bidding firm
The construction sector is going to be a key focus for a newly-launched Scottish bidding firm.
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January 30, 2026 at 12:36 PM
The construction sector is going to be a key focus for a newly-launched Scottish bidding firm.
The National Trust for Scotland (NTS) has issued an urgent plea to political candidates ahead of the May Holyrood election, warning that current tax laws are penalising the preservation of the nation’s historic architecture.
National Trust for Scotland calls for VAT reform to save historic buildings
The National Trust for Scotland (NTS) has issued an urgent plea to political candidates ahead of the May Holyrood election, warning that current tax laws are penalising the preservation of the nation’s historic architecture.
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January 30, 2026 at 12:32 PM
The National Trust for Scotland (NTS) has issued an urgent plea to political candidates ahead of the May Holyrood election, warning that current tax laws are penalising the preservation of the nation’s historic architecture.
Planning permission is being sought for the construction of the new Craigshill Primary to start in April 2026.
Approval sought for new West Lothian school building works
Planning permission is being sought for the construction of the new Craigshill Primary to start in April 2026.
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January 30, 2026 at 12:18 PM
Planning permission is being sought for the construction of the new Craigshill Primary to start in April 2026.
A former oil depot on Ardrishaig Pier is set to be brought back to life, as plans are submitted for a new craft whisky distillery and visitor destination on the West Coast of Scotland.
Plans submitted to transform former Ardrishaig oil depot into distillery
A former oil depot on Ardrishaig Pier is set to be brought back to life, as plans are submitted for a new craft whisky distillery and visitor destination on the West Coast of Scotland.
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January 30, 2026 at 12:11 PM
A former oil depot on Ardrishaig Pier is set to be brought back to life, as plans are submitted for a new craft whisky distillery and visitor destination on the West Coast of Scotland.
John Forster, founder & chair of Forster Group, shares how renewable energy sources, like solar, will be key to helping construction sustainably scale up operations to meet current needs.
John Forster: Why construction must deliver sustainable scale in 2026
John Forster, founder & chair of Forster Group, shares how renewable energy sources, like solar, will be key to helping construction sustainably scale up operations to meet current needs.
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January 30, 2026 at 11:57 AM
John Forster, founder & chair of Forster Group, shares how renewable energy sources, like solar, will be key to helping construction sustainably scale up operations to meet current needs.
A contractor’s attempt to block a civil jury trial in a long‑running asbestos exposure case has been rejected by Scotland’s Inner House, clearing the way for the family of a former joiner to pursue damages before a jury.
Civil jury to hear asbestos death case after appeal fails
A contractor’s attempt to block a civil jury trial in a long‑running asbestos exposure case has been rejected by Scotland’s Inner House, clearing the way for the family of a former joiner to pursue damages before a jury.
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January 30, 2026 at 11:54 AM
A contractor’s attempt to block a civil jury trial in a long‑running asbestos exposure case has been rejected by Scotland’s Inner House, clearing the way for the family of a former joiner to pursue damages before a jury.
Arup has been appointed to a significant new framework commissioned by SSEN Transmission to support power system studies and enhance Scotland’s high voltage electricity transmission network.
Arup secures major electricity transmission network role
Arup has been appointed to a significant new framework commissioned by SSEN Transmission to support power system studies and enhance Scotland’s high voltage electricity transmission network.
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January 30, 2026 at 11:46 AM
Arup has been appointed to a significant new framework commissioned by SSEN Transmission to support power system studies and enhance Scotland’s high voltage electricity transmission network.
Pre-tax profits at Perthshire plant hire giant Morris Leslie Holdings more than doubled to £5.7 million for the year ending 30 April 2025, up from £2.6m the previous year, though directors cautioned that much of this increase was driven by property revaluations.
Morris Leslie profits rise to £5.7m as boss calls for political stability
Pre-tax profits at Perthshire plant hire giant Morris Leslie Holdings more than doubled to £5.7 million for the year ending 30 April 2025, up from £2.6m the previous year, though directors cautioned that much of this increase was driven by property revaluations.
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January 30, 2026 at 11:41 AM
Pre-tax profits at Perthshire plant hire giant Morris Leslie Holdings more than doubled to £5.7 million for the year ending 30 April 2025, up from £2.6m the previous year, though directors cautioned that much of this increase was driven by property revaluations.
Fourteen-year-old Johnny Waddell has made history by becoming the youngest person to pass the CPCS A17 Telescopic Handler qualification.
Fourteen-year-old becomes youngest person to pass CPCS A17 Telescopic Handler qualification
Fourteen-year-old Johnny Waddell has made history by becoming the youngest person to pass the CPCS A17 Telescopic Handler qualification.
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January 30, 2026 at 11:40 AM
Fourteen-year-old Johnny Waddell has made history by becoming the youngest person to pass the CPCS A17 Telescopic Handler qualification.
Nearly £17 million will be invested in Clackmannanshire Council’s housing in the financial year ahead, following the agreement of the housing capital programme.
Clackmannanshire outlines £17m housing investment
Nearly £17 million will be invested in Clackmannanshire Council’s housing in the financial year ahead, following the agreement of the housing capital programme.
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January 30, 2026 at 11:24 AM
Nearly £17 million will be invested in Clackmannanshire Council’s housing in the financial year ahead, following the agreement of the housing capital programme.
A major housing development at the former University of the West of Scotland (UWS) campus in Hamilton has been given the go-ahead, paving the way for the local authority to purchase some properties for its own housing stock.
More council homes on the way as wider Hamilton plan gets green light
A major housing development at the former University of the West of Scotland (UWS) campus in Hamilton has been given the go-ahead, paving the way for the local authority to purchase some properties for its own housing stock.
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January 30, 2026 at 10:54 AM
A major housing development at the former University of the West of Scotland (UWS) campus in Hamilton has been given the go-ahead, paving the way for the local authority to purchase some properties for its own housing stock.
Regulations have been laid in the Scottish Parliament to exempt mid-market and build-to-rent properties from rent control proposals.
Mid-market and build-to-rent properties to be exempt from rent controls
Regulations have been laid in the Scottish Parliament to exempt mid-market and build-to-rent properties from rent control proposals.
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January 30, 2026 at 10:45 AM
Regulations have been laid in the Scottish Parliament to exempt mid-market and build-to-rent properties from rent control proposals.
Stornoway’s Caledonian Hotel is set to be brought back into use for the first time in more than a decade, thanks to SSEN Transmission’s Lewis Hub project.
Landmark Stornoway hotel to be refurbished for worker accommodation
Stornoway’s Caledonian Hotel is set to be brought back into use for the first time in more than a decade, thanks to SSEN Transmission’s Lewis Hub project.
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January 30, 2026 at 10:15 AM
Stornoway’s Caledonian Hotel is set to be brought back into use for the first time in more than a decade, thanks to SSEN Transmission’s Lewis Hub project.
Scotland has become the first nation in the UK to require swift‑nesting bricks in all new buildings, following the passage of the Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill.
Scotland mandates swift bricks in all new buildings
Scotland has become the first nation in the UK to require swift‑nesting bricks in all new buildings, following the passage of the Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill.
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January 30, 2026 at 9:45 AM
Scotland has become the first nation in the UK to require swift‑nesting bricks in all new buildings, following the passage of the Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill.
Home Fix Scotland (HFS), part of the River Clyde Homes (RCH) Group, has overhauled its entire light commercial vehicle (LCV) fleet in a major renewal programme delivered in partnership with sustainable mobility specialist Ayvens.
Home Fix Scotland accelerates shift to electric with major fleet renewal
Home Fix Scotland (HFS), part of the River Clyde Homes (RCH) Group, has overhauled its entire light commercial vehicle (LCV) fleet in a major renewal programme delivered in partnership with sustainable mobility specialist Ayvens.
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January 30, 2026 at 8:32 AM
Home Fix Scotland (HFS), part of the River Clyde Homes (RCH) Group, has overhauled its entire light commercial vehicle (LCV) fleet in a major renewal programme delivered in partnership with sustainable mobility specialist Ayvens.
PfH Scotland has appointed 27 suppliers to the fifth generation of its Social Housing Emerging Disruptors (SHED) framework - the largest cohort since the framework was established in 2022.
27 firms named on £500m social housing disruptors framework
PfH Scotland has appointed 27 suppliers to the fifth generation of its Social Housing Emerging Disruptors (SHED) framework - the largest cohort since the framework was established in 2022.
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January 30, 2026 at 8:26 AM
PfH Scotland has appointed 27 suppliers to the fifth generation of its Social Housing Emerging Disruptors (SHED) framework - the largest cohort since the framework was established in 2022.
Historic Environment Scotland is seeking views on a proposal to list the Ubiquitous Chip in Glasgow’s west end at Category B.
And finally… chip off the old block
Historic Environment Scotland is seeking views on a proposal to list the Ubiquitous Chip in Glasgow’s west end at Category B.
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January 29, 2026 at 12:50 PM
Historic Environment Scotland is seeking views on a proposal to list the Ubiquitous Chip in Glasgow’s west end at Category B.
North Lanarkshire Council and NHS Lanarkshire will submit a planning application in early 2026 for sections of link road that will advance the delivery of the East Airdrie Link Road and also give a second access to the new University Hospital Monklands at Wester Moffat, Airdrie.
Applications for East Airdrie Road Link to be submitted
North Lanarkshire Council and NHS Lanarkshire will submit a planning application in early 2026 for sections of link road that will advance the delivery of the East Airdrie Link Road and also give a second access to the new University Hospital Monklands at Wester Moffat, Airdrie.
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January 29, 2026 at 12:44 PM
North Lanarkshire Council and NHS Lanarkshire will submit a planning application in early 2026 for sections of link road that will advance the delivery of the East Airdrie Link Road and also give a second access to the new University Hospital Monklands at Wester Moffat, Airdrie.
Moray Council has published an update on its Capital Plan for 2026–2029, setting out how it plans to invest in buildings, schools, roads and other public assets over the next three years – and the challenges it faces in doing so.
Moray sets out priorities, pressures and next steps in new Capital Plan
Moray Council has published an update on its Capital Plan for 2026–2029, setting out how it plans to invest in buildings, schools, roads and other public assets over the next three years – and the challenges it faces in doing so.
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January 29, 2026 at 12:44 PM
Moray Council has published an update on its Capital Plan for 2026–2029, setting out how it plans to invest in buildings, schools, roads and other public assets over the next three years – and the challenges it faces in doing so.
A site in North Lanarkshire has been officially designated a UK AI Growth Zone, securing £8.2 billion in private investment for the region.
DataVita’s North Lanarkshire site named UK AI Growth Zone
A site in North Lanarkshire has been officially designated a UK AI Growth Zone, securing £8.2 billion in private investment for the region.
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January 29, 2026 at 12:35 PM
A site in North Lanarkshire has been officially designated a UK AI Growth Zone, securing £8.2 billion in private investment for the region.
Glasgow and London-based workplace design specialist C2 Concepts has become employee-owned, with 100% of the shares transferred to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT).
Workplace design practice C2 Concepts becomes employee-owned
Glasgow and London-based workplace design specialist C2 Concepts has become employee-owned, with 100% of the shares transferred to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT).
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January 29, 2026 at 12:18 PM
Glasgow and London-based workplace design specialist C2 Concepts has become employee-owned, with 100% of the shares transferred to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT).
Commercial real estate advisor Avison Young has promoted Kerry Maguire to head of valuation Scotland, based in the firm’s Glasgow office, coinciding with the arrival of four new hires working across its Valuation, Building and Project Consultancy and Planning teams.
Avison Young names new head of valuation Scotland as four join Glasgow team
Commercial real estate advisor Avison Young has promoted Kerry Maguire to head of valuation Scotland, based in the firm’s Glasgow office, coinciding with the arrival of four new hires working across its Valuation, Building and Project Consultancy and Planning teams.
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January 29, 2026 at 12:15 PM
Commercial real estate advisor Avison Young has promoted Kerry Maguire to head of valuation Scotland, based in the firm’s Glasgow office, coinciding with the arrival of four new hires working across its Valuation, Building and Project Consultancy and Planning teams.
Lismore Real Estate Advisors has advised on the £10.65 million sale of George House, one of Glasgow’s most prominent multi-let buildings.
Glasgow’s George House sold in £10.65m deal
Lismore Real Estate Advisors has advised on the £10.65 million sale of George House, one of Glasgow’s most prominent multi-let buildings.
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January 29, 2026 at 12:10 PM
Lismore Real Estate Advisors has advised on the £10.65 million sale of George House, one of Glasgow’s most prominent multi-let buildings.
Moray Council has set out the next steps for the Spey Viaduct after two of its western spans collapsed into the River Spey in December.
Council agrees Spey Viaduct removal option ahead of investigation
Moray Council has set out the next steps for the Spey Viaduct after two of its western spans collapsed into the River Spey in December.
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January 29, 2026 at 12:09 PM
Moray Council has set out the next steps for the Spey Viaduct after two of its western spans collapsed into the River Spey in December.
Bus services at Leven Bus Station will soon temporarily move to the nearby Promenade Car Park as part of a £300,000 upgrade.
£300,000 revamp gets underway at Leven Bus Station
Bus services at Leven Bus Station will soon temporarily move to the nearby Promenade Car Park as part of a £300,000 upgrade.
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January 29, 2026 at 12:02 PM
Bus services at Leven Bus Station will soon temporarily move to the nearby Promenade Car Park as part of a £300,000 upgrade.