A massive underground pipe unexpectedly shot more than 32 feet out of a construction site in central Osaka overnight, rising so high it nearly touched an elevated roadway before anyone noticed.

East Ayrshire Council’s Cabinet has agreed the Ayrshire Roads Alliance’s programme of investment works that will allow improvements to be carried out to carriageways, footways and street lighting, in addition to bridge strengthening and investment in transportation, traffic and road safety.

Councillors in Falkirk are to consider plans for a major programme of investment in facilities, infrastructure and services over the next five years. 

UK construction output has recorded its fourth consecutive quarterly decline, with new figures showing a 2.0% fall in the three months to January 2026, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

Scottish Enterprise has approved a £4.74 million package to deliver a major new development at the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District Scotland (AMIDS) in Renfrewshire.

Vehicle access to Lea Bridge between Gordon Street and Invererne Road in Forres is to be permanently closed following the results of a recent structural assessment.

Plans for a new business park at Oban Airport are progressing as Argyll and Bute Council has signed a contract with hub North Scotland to oversee the project that includes the delivery of site infrastructure and building a new search and rescue base.

Political uncertainty has been found to be a growing challenge for roofing businesses, with many firms feeling the Autumn Budget failed to provide the certainty needed for future planning, a new survey has revealed.

Scottish surveyors have reported slower homebuyer demand in February but they expect sales and prices to continue rising, according to the latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Residential Market Survey.

Robertson Construction Tayside has delivered the University of Dundee’s Life Sciences Innovation Hub, a new cutting-edge facility set to boost Scotland’s life sciences sector by accelerating industry and research developments.

Balfour Beatty has reported another year of strong performance, delivering rising earnings, a record order book and a fresh £200 million share buyback as the group heads into 2026 with growing momentum across its core markets.

An update on the 100 projects that the Town Centre Fund and Place Fund have supported across Glasgow in recent years has been presented to councillors. 

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) is to introduce a new Large Employer Fund to allow its Employer Networks system to focus on micro, small, and medium-sized businesses.

A former restaurant in Monifieth has been earmarked by Angus Housing Association as a new single headquarters.

Moray Council has set out the latest progress on its Local Heat and Energy Efficiency Strategy (LHEES), outlining the actions taken over the past year to reduce carbon emissions from buildings, improve energy efficiency and support communities through the transition to low carbon heating.

TV presenter George Clarke is taking his passion for bold home transformations to a whole new level – by teaming up with ScottishPower to get the nation living greener.

North-east residents, businesses and community groups are being encouraged to give their views on the Aberdeenshire Development Plan Scheme participation statement.

The Scottish Government has published a summary of responses to the consultation ‘Permitted development rights to support the provision of new homes’.

Plans to build 14 flats on the site of a former church hall in Helensburgh have been approved by Argyll and Bute Council.

An English pub which was told selling pints for 25p would be illegal decided to give them away for free instead.

Springfield Properties is supporting Inspiring Darts, an Elgin-based charitable group that provides opportunities for people with learning disabilities to take part in darts in a welcoming and inclusive environment.

Stirling Council has secured £1.16 million in capital receipts this financial year (2025-26) as part of its programme to dispose of surplus properties and land.

The keys to Tain’s new £72 million school campus have been handed over to The Highland Council, paving the way for pupils and staff to begin their move into the modern, state-of-the-art facility later this spring. 

John Mooney has retired from his role as finance director after 30 years with Clark Contracts.

The JR Group has been working with students at Chryston High School to introduce them to the sector as a career choice and highlight the wide range of roles available.

Significant change is needed across the construction industry to meet the national net zero emissions target by 2045, according to Anderson Bell + Christie (ABC).

Lighthouse Charity, Willmott Dixon and artist Rob Fenton recently unveiled a mural at Staffordshire’s new Student Village in support of men’s mental health. The striking mural depicts a lighthouse, shining a beacon of hope and a positive message for the construction community.

The fire in Glasgow’s Union Street should serve as a warning to owners and tenants in similar properties to review who bears responsibility for repairs and rebuilding, and to ensure that adequate insurance cover is in place, according to a solicitor.

Mechanical and electrical firm Arc-Tech (Scotland) is marking its 10-year anniversary by launching its 2026 apprentice intake.

Representatives from 22 companies across Scotland’s offshore wind supply chain presented their innovative products to a panel of international buyers at a showcase event organised by Scottish Enterprise that took place in Edinburgh last week.

Milnbank Housing Association has announced the start of work on new homes for social rent at the former Haghill Primary School.

Cruden has submitted an application to substitute house types within the previously approved residential development at Kirkton Road in Neilston.

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The Passivhaus standard is now deemed to satisfy certain aspects of the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard (UK NZCBS) at practical completion. 

Building and construction firm The JR Group has officially handed over 31 new homes at the former Royal Hospital for Sick Children site in Edinburgh to Home Group Scotland.

A house built from a cave dwelling carved into sandstone over 500 years ago has been put up for auction.

A leading climate‑resilience architecture academic has warned that new thinking is needed in how modern buildings are designed to cope with a warming climate.

CCG (Scotland) has confirmed its 2026 trade apprentice intake, with fourteen young people set to join their group of companies this August.

Three leading organisations in the timber and construction sector – Timber Development UK (TDUK), the Structural Timber Association (STA) and Swedish Wood – have launched a new digital platform designed to make timber frame construction easier to understand and adopt.

The new Amorist Hotel in Dunfermline High Street was officially launched last week with a champagne reception and ribbon cutting by Provost of Fife, Jim Leishman, together with local MSP, Shirley Anne Somerville.

One of Glasgow’s most historic buildings has collapsed following a fire at a vape shop on Union Street.

Construction and property consultancy Thomas & Adamson has rebranded as Egis, the global consulting, engineering, and operating firm it was acquired by in 2024.

Procurement Hub has commenced a nationwide Scotland tour aimed at engaging with public sector organisations and regional partners to explore how the Major Projects Framework 2 (MPF2) can support upcoming construction and infrastructure programmes.

Edinburgh-based renewable energy company Red Rock Renewables has reached financial close on a £62 million financing with Lloyds, HSBC and China Construction Bank for its Benbrack Onshore Wind Farm.

Lloyds has appointed Trusha Pillay as a new managing director in its Infrastructure and Project Finance team.

Construction of 109 new low carbon homes and 10,000 sq. ft. of commercial space in the heart of Glasgow’s city centre will begin later this year following the purchase of the site at 69-97 Ingram Street by regeneration specialist Artisan Real Estate.

Campion Homes has secured a place on the City of Edinburgh Council’s New Build Housing Framework, opening the door to delivering small‑scale social housing developments across the capital. 

Work commences on new £20 million Edinburgh student residence at Jock’s Lodge

Peel Waters has officially commenced infrastructure works at Yorkhill Quay, marking the next significant milestone in delivering one of Glasgow’s most transformational waterside regeneration projects in recent years.

Chartered surveyor and property consultant Graham + Sibbald has continued its expansion plans with the acquisition of JMP Construction and Property Consultants and its sister company SID Asset Management.