https://www.buildscotland.co.uk https://www.buildscotland.co.uk/construction-news/332540/33m-paint-facility-under-construction-at-glasgow-shipyard https://www.buildscotland.co.uk/construction-news/332540/33m-paint-facility-under-construction-at-glasgow-shipyard Construction has begun on a new £3.3 million paint facility at BAE Systems’ Govan shipyard in Glasgow as part of a wider programme to modernise the city%apos;s naval shipbuilding infrastructure. The new f 17/07/2026 00:00:00 https://www.buildscotland.co.uk/construction-news/332539/procast-group-wins-double-at-energy-efficiency-awards https://www.buildscotland.co.uk/construction-news/332539/procast-group-wins-double-at-energy-efficiency-awards Retrofit and energy-efficiency specialist Procast Group has secured two awards at the Energy Efficiency Awards, with apprentice electrician Cameron Sleith also recognised as Apprentice of the Year. T 17/07/2026 00:00:00 https://www.buildscotland.co.uk/construction-news/332541/fresh-appointed-to-manage-edinburgh-student-accommodation-schemes https://www.buildscotland.co.uk/construction-news/332541/fresh-appointed-to-manage-edinburgh-student-accommodation-schemes Residential management specialist Fresh has been appointed by Ropemaker to manage two purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) developments in Edinburgh. Fresh took over management of Meadow Court 17/07/2026 00:00:00 https://www.buildscotland.co.uk/construction-news/332544/carlukes-a721-carnwath-road-to-close-for-four-days-for-resurfacing https://www.buildscotland.co.uk/construction-news/332544/carlukes-a721-carnwath-road-to-close-for-four-days-for-resurfacing Essential resurfacing on the A721 Carnwath Road in Carluke will require a section of the route to be closed for up to four days this month. The works are scheduled to begin on Tuesday 21 July and wil 17/07/2026 00:00:00 https://www.buildscotland.co.uk/construction-news/332543/aberdeenshire-seeks-views-on-council-tax-deferrals-for-empty-and-second-homes https://www.buildscotland.co.uk/construction-news/332543/aberdeenshire-seeks-views-on-council-tax-deferrals-for-empty-and-second-homes Aberdeenshire Council is inviting feedback on proposed changes to its Council Tax approach for long‑term empty properties and second homes, with new mitigations being considered alongside a prem 17/07/2026 00:00:00 https://www.buildscotland.co.uk/construction-news/332538/grampian-ha-appoints-new-chief-executive https://www.buildscotland.co.uk/construction-news/332538/grampian-ha-appoints-new-chief-executive Grampian Housing Association has appointed David Fisher as its new group chief executive, succeeding Craig Stirrat who is due to retire later this year. Fisher will take up the role in August 2026 fo 17/07/2026 00:00:00 https://www.buildscotland.co.uk/construction-news/332536/plans-put-forward-to-regenerate-collina-street-site https://www.buildscotland.co.uk/construction-news/332536/plans-put-forward-to-regenerate-collina-street-site Maryhill Housing Association (MHA) has lodged a planning bid for a 108-home neighbourhood on the long-vacant Collina Street plot in north Maryhill, with most properties proposed as affordable. The as 17/07/2026 00:00:00 https://www.buildscotland.co.uk/construction-news/332535/kier-wins-23m-contract https://www.buildscotland.co.uk/construction-news/332535/kier-wins-23m-contract Kier has been appointed by the City of Edinburgh Council to deliver a £23m retrofit of residential accommodation in the Craigmillar and Peffermill districts of Edinburgh. Procured via the Scottish Pr 17/07/2026 00:00:00 https://www.buildscotland.co.uk/construction-news/332534/overnight-resurfacing-programme-on-a83-between-tarbert-and-inveraray https://www.buildscotland.co.uk/construction-news/332534/overnight-resurfacing-programme-on-a83-between-tarbert-and-inveraray BEAR Scotland, working on behalf of Transport Scotland, will carry out a series of resurfacing schemes at multiple locations on the A83 between Tarbert and Inveraray from Wednesday 29 July. Crews wil 17/07/2026 00:00:00 https://www.buildscotland.co.uk/construction-news/332542/kinghorn-burn-pollution-warning-remains-as-investigations-continue https://www.buildscotland.co.uk/construction-news/332542/kinghorn-burn-pollution-warning-remains-as-investigations-continue Investigations into pollution affecting the Kinghorn Burn in Fife are continuing, with public health advice to avoid contact with the water remaining in place. The Scottish Environment Protection Age 17/07/2026 00:00:00