CPS asked to consider manslaughter charges in relation to Grenfell Tower fire
THE Metropolitan Police has asked the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) to consider various charges including corporate manslaughter and gross negligence manslaughter in relation to...
New partnership aims to strengthen Scotland’s built environment just transition
ENERGY Skills Partnership (ESP) and Built Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST) have announced a formal partnership designed to strengthen collaboration between Scotland’s colleges, employers,...
New initiative delivers apprentice funding to SMEs in Scotland
SELECT has teamed up with manufacturer Luceco Group to launch a new initiative that will deliver apprentice funding to small businesses across Scotland.
The Powering...
Report highlights how Scottish architects can support Ukraine’s reconstruction
THE Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) has launched a new research report, supported by Scottish Government, to explore how Scottish architects and...
New BESA president urges building engineering sector to ‘take pride’
ANNA Shephard has been elected president of the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) for 2026/27.
During her inaugural speech to members, guests, and leading industry...
Scottish Civil Engineering Awards 2026 winners announced
A project to upgrade three remote harbours to accommodate the next generation of ferries, peatland restoration work surrounding Loch Katrine, and a city campus...
Latest housing stats underline ‘stark measure’ of the challenge facing Scotland
NEW housing statistics have highlighted the 'urgent' need for effective intervention to reverse Scotland’s declining housing supply, according to Homes for Scotland (HFS).
The figures...
Regenerative design and build business celebrates hat-trick of awards
STIRLING-based regenerative design and build company Hoose has secured three major business awards over the summer.
The firm won The HEAT, a Dragons’ Den-style competition...
HHA appoints new chair at ‘defining’ time for the Highlands
HIGHLAND Housing Alliance (HHA) has announced the appointment of Rory Mair CBE as its new chair.
He brings more than three decades of leadership experience...
Annual hub East Central Scotland report highlights continued confidence in model
HUB East Central Scotland has published its 2025–26 annual report, highlighting a £1.2 billion portfolio of investment in public infrastructure and £57.8 million of...
Housebuilder donates defibrillator to Ratho Station community
TAYLOR Wimpey East Scotland is donating a potentially life-saving defibrillator, which will be installed at Scotmid’s Ratho Station store following an initiative sparked by...
Preferred design unveiled for Aberdeenshire active travel bridge
PLANS have been unveiled for the build of an active travel bridge across the River Deveron to connect Banff and Macduff.
The proposed active travel...
SSE to create 100 new jobs as Montrose Port chosen as wind farm base
SSE has confirmed the creation of 100 new full-time jobs after Montrose Port was selected as its preferred locations for the operations and maintenance...
Orkney firm unveils new subsea workshop
AN Orkney firm that provides vessels and specialist marine industry expertise across Europe has unveiled a dedicated workshop for its subsea division.
With support from...
Former Ardrishaig waterfront oil depot site to be transformed into whisky distillery
ARDRISHAIG Distillery has secured planning permission to build a new craft distillery and visitor destination.
Designed by Organic Architects, the project will transform a disused...
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The importance of place in Scotland’s next generation of homes
By Ainslie McCrone, sales & marketing manager at Briar Homes
SCOTLAND'S housing conversation often focuses on the number of homes we need and where they...
