Construction

Councillors have been urged to 'save Summerhall'.

City of Edinburgh Council

Scottish Greens urge councillors to ‘save Summerhall’ amid redevelopment plans

Councillors will be asked to create a Place Brief, which would recognise the “cultural, creative and community space” at the heart of Summerhall.

Will this Scottish brutalist landmark be bulldozed?

Will this Scottish brutalist landmark be bulldozed?

City of Edinburgh Council

Plans to demolish capital's Argyle House could generate £145m in economic value

Business Awards

North of Scotland Trades Awards celebrates record entries at 14th annual ceremony

Artists have hit out at plans for Summerhall.

Artists have hit out at plans for Summerhall.

Arts and culture

'We're not part of Edinburgh's Disneyland': Summerhall artists on ‘insulting’ plans

Jamie King spends his days in a loft high above Summerhall.

Jamie King spends his days in a loft high above Summerhall.

Arts and culture

'Summerhall is invaluable': Meet the artists who could be priced out of creative hub

SSE’s Coire Glas could transform UK energy storage, with 45GWh of capacity and over 30 hours of continuous generation.

SSE’s Coire Glas could transform UK energy storage, with 45GWh of capacity and over 30 hours of continuous generation.

Coire Glas hydro project could deliver £1.5 billion boost to UK economy

Councillor Finlay McFarlane in the Meadows, Edinburgh.

Councillor Finlay McFarlane in the Meadows, Edinburgh.

Arts and culture

Could Edinburgh artists facing eviction find a home in council-owned studio space?

Summerhall is to be redeveloped by AMA (New Town) Ltd, which specialises in converting difficult old buildings.

Summerhall is to be redeveloped by AMA (New Town) Ltd, which specialises in converting difficult old buildings.

Arts and culture

Summerhall developers must 'guarantee' future arts space, councillor demands

Dr Ali Afshar, managing director of AMA.

Dr Ali Afshar, managing director of AMA.

'I feel for them': Summerhall developer says some artists may be priced out of venue

What does the future of Summerhall hold?

What does the future of Summerhall hold?

Arts and culture

'There has to be financial value': Meet the men shaping the future of Summerhall

Princes Street was closed for seven weeks as a result of the fire.

Princes Street was closed for seven weeks as a result of the fire.

Council vowed to block hotel construction over unauthorised Princes Street gift shops

The Edinburgh Asphalt facility at Soutra Mains Quarry.

The Edinburgh Asphalt facility at Soutra Mains Quarry.

Hillhouse Group opens £5 million asphalt plant in Midlothian

Merchiston Castle is at the centre of Napier's campus.

Merchiston Castle is at the centre of Napier's campus.

Alex Cole-Hamilton

Scottish Government urged to fund RAAC repairs at cash-strapped Edinburgh Napier

North Bridge will close overnight.

North Bridge will close overnight.

Edinburgh’s North Bridge to close for overnight crane work two months after reopening

First Minister John Swinney alongside Gordon Dewar (CEO) during a tour of the South East Pier extension at Edinburgh Airport.

First Minister John Swinney alongside Gordon Dewar (CEO) during a tour of the South East Pier extension at Edinburgh Airport.

Edinburgh Airport

Airport's £500m capital project takes flight as all eyes on continued expansion

Plans to use North and South Bridges for trams have been rejected by EWH.

Plans to use North and South Bridges for trams have been rejected by EWH.

City of Edinburgh Council

'Serious concerns': Heritage group rejects trams plan for capital's Bridges corridor

Forth Valley College and the CECA Scotland Academy.

Forth Valley College and the CECA Scotland Academy.

New Forth Valley construction course offers students job interviews on completion

BAM UK & Ireland Mike King RD Scotland Construction.

BAM UK & Ireland Mike King RD Scotland Construction.

Construction firm BAM appoints Mike King to lead its Scotland operations

The fire broke out overnight on July 9. Work continues to make the building safe.

The fire broke out overnight on July 9. Work continues to make the building safe.

Princes Street 'on schedule' to reopen early next week, council leader confirms

The Advance Construction Experience

The Advance Construction Experience

Over 36,000 flock to Glasgow construction event aimed at inspiring next generation

Edinburgh's North Bridge reopens after eight-year £86m construction saga

The shops at the site of the blaze did not apply for building warrants until a year after they opened.

The shops at the site of the blaze did not apply for building warrants until a year after they opened.

Tax-evading shops at site of Princes Street fire operated without building warrants

Quickblocks being used in a military training exercise

Quickblocks being used in a military training exercise

Business Insight

Scottish firm wins six-figure backing for real-world 'Minecraft' construction

The general manager and director flags a 'particularly challenging moment'.

The general manager and director flags a 'particularly challenging moment'.

Boss of 160-year-old Scottish family firm flags 'challenging moment'

Nearly half of construction plant-hire firms - 49% - expect to cut entry-level roles over the next year, according to a CPA survey seen by The Herald.

Nearly half of construction plant-hire firms - 49% - expect to cut entry-level roles over the next year, according to a CPA survey seen by The Herald.

Affordable housing

Labour tax rises blamed as Scottish construction firms 'on the brink'

The proposed design.

The proposed design.

City of Edinburgh Council

'Deep unfairness': Anger as government overturns council vote on student flats plan

Edinburgh's North Bridge will soon reopen to all traffic.

Edinburgh's North Bridge will soon reopen to all traffic.

North Bridge to finally reopen after 'years of painstaking work' and £86m bill

River Gowans (left), Philip Salter, and Parvez Patel of Ureaka

River Gowans (left), Philip Salter, and Parvez Patel of Ureaka

Business Insight

New technology to tackle the economics of carbon-intensive construction

The new Currie Community High School is one of the many new-builds that have replaced out-of-date schools under the Scottish Government's LEIP initiative.

The new Currie Community High School is one of the many new-builds that have replaced out-of-date schools under the Scottish Government's LEIP initiative.

City of Edinburgh Council

New schools at any cost? How Scotland’s flagship rebuild programme soared over budget

The project has stretched on for eight years.

The project has stretched on for eight years.

Exclusive first look inside North Bridge as work wraps up after eight years

An artist's impression of the homes.

An artist's impression of the homes.

Property firm run by brothers breaks ground on first homes at key regeneration site

Fuel duty freeze ignores 'crisis' in Scottish industry, UK Government told

The current Lenzie Academy is going to be replaced with a new-build with support from the Scottish Government.

The current Lenzie Academy is going to be replaced with a new-build with support from the Scottish Government.

Council expects to pay £145m in interest for a £138m school

The new Currie Community High School is one of many ambitious LEIP projects that have transformed learning in Scottish communities.

The new Currie Community High School is one of many ambitious LEIP projects that have transformed learning in Scottish communities.

What is Scotland’s £2 billion schools programme really worth?

Broadway Studios will have room for 432 people.

Broadway Studios will have room for 432 people.

£58 million student accommodation tower in Glasgow 'topped out'

Cardo Group chief executive Liam Bevan said the deal expands the company's national capabilities.

Cardo Group chief executive Liam Bevan said the deal expands the company's national capabilities.

Commercial property

Scottish company acquired by expanding Welsh player

The number of homes being constructed has dropped.

The number of homes being constructed has dropped.

'Discouraging': Lowest number of new homes begun since 2013 despite housing crisis

Persimmon sold more homes than expected in 2025, but is only forecasting modest growth this year

Persimmon sold more homes than expected in 2025, but is only forecasting modest growth this year

Business Insight

Cautious Persimmon lays groundwork for potential outperformance

Students on the Creative Industries course at Wester Hailes High School are getting new opportunities to try out a slightly different path to employment, and having the power to shape their curriculum along the way.

Students on the Creative Industries course at Wester Hailes High School are getting new opportunities to try out a slightly different path to employment, and having the power to shape their curriculum along the way.

Apprenticeships

How schools are helping pupils 'find their way in different ways'

Moray Council is in the process of rebuilding Forres Academy, but community members have raised concerns about the site chosen for its new location.

Moray Council is in the process of rebuilding Forres Academy, but community members have raised concerns about the site chosen for its new location.

Moray Council defies backlash as Applegrove remains preferred site for Forres school

Chloe Pirrie in the next Scottish-set offering from the streamers - Dept. Q

Chloe Pirrie in the next Scottish-set offering from the streamers - Dept. Q

Why an 'eyesore' Edinburgh block used in hit Netflix show could be bulldozed

Mark Anderson, managing director of the GAP group, warned businesses will be lost if the Chancellor pushes ahead with changes to inheritance tax.

Mark Anderson, managing director of the GAP group, warned businesses will be lost if the Chancellor pushes ahead with changes to inheritance tax.

Inheritance Tax

Chancellor warned to U-turn on inheritance tax or risk 'destroying' businesses

The funds will allow more than 2,000 homes to be built in Glasgow

The funds will allow more than 2,000 homes to be built in Glasgow

Affordable housing

Hundreds of homes to be built in Glasgow after £100m funding boost

BAM's new North East workforce

BAM's new North East workforce

Green infrastructure projects spark Scottish jobs boost

Hundreds of homes in the neighborhood of Balnagask in Aberdeen have been affected.

Hundreds of homes in the neighborhood of Balnagask in Aberdeen have been affected.

Aberdeen City Council

'Game-changing' Kevlar building material could save RAAC-affected properties

It’s time for hard choices in Scotland’s infrastructure sector

Caroline Maciver

Caroline Maciver

Construction needs support to fulfil housing ambitions

Kirsty Connell-Skinner

Kirsty Connell-Skinner

AI (Artificial Intelligence)

AI and modern construction: the missing link in UK housing goals

Mark Anderson, managing director of the GAP group, warned businesses will be on the 'brink of collapse'.

Mark Anderson, managing director of the GAP group, warned businesses will be on the 'brink of collapse'.

Inheritance Tax

Family construction firms on 'brink of collapse' from 'catastrophic' tax changes

Was Lucy Letby's conviction unsafe?

Was Lucy Letby's conviction unsafe?

Letters: Lucy Letby is a victim of a miscarriage of justice and should be freed

Could GB Energy be a game changer for Scotland's construction and real estate sector?

Robertson Partnership Homes were responsible for a wide range of defects in over 700 council homes

Robertson Partnership Homes were responsible for a wide range of defects in over 700 council homes

City of Edinburgh Council

Edinburgh Council gave contract to firm behind 'shoddy' homes with no oversight

Scottish-born businessman Paul Devlin left school at the age of 16 to become a plumbing apprentice

Scottish-born businessman Paul Devlin left school at the age of 16 to become a plumbing apprentice

Former Wishaw plumbing apprentice to head up growing software company

Housebuilder's recovery 'still has a long way to go'