Scottish school leavers urged to consider electrical apprenticeships
AS Scottish students prepare to receive their exam results, the country’s major electrotechnical bodies have urged them to consider careers in the electrical industry.
Almost...
Deadline extended for Scottish Roofing Awards
THE NFRC has extended the deadline for submitting entries for the 2026 Scottish Roofing Awards.
Following a number of requests for more time, the organisation...
Aberdeen restauranteur secures funding to transform Union Street fast food unit
AN Aberdeen restauranteur has secured £70,000 in funding to convert a former fast food unit on the city's Union Street into a new deli,...
Charles Brand begins £2.2 million Tarbert Harbour marina slipway project
CIVIL engineering specialist Charles Brand has commenced works on a £2.2 million marina slipway project at Tarbert Harbour.
The project will see the creation of...
George Leslie to commence repair work at Port Askaig Harbour
GEORGE Leslie is to begin work to repair damage sustained at Port Askaig Harbour following its refurbishment in 2024.
Argyll & Bute Council said the...
Funding boost for ‘largest cultural Passivhaus building in Scotland’ project
A project to create a new home for Scotland's national art collection - tipped to become the largest cultural Passivhaus building in Scotland -...
Bellway completes land acquisition ahead of new Kelty development
BELLWAY Scotland East has completed the acquisition of an 18.7-acre site in Kelty, paving the way for the construction of 132 new homes.
The move follows...
Work to continue at fire-damaged Princes Street site for ‘at least’ three weeks
WORK is expected to continue on the site of the Princes Street fire for 'at least' three weeks, the City of Edinburgh Council has...
Low-carbon construction skills training programme reaches major milestone
BUILT Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST) has announced that more than 1,000 learners have now taken part in its Low Carbon Passport programme, which...
LUC makes key appointment to Scottish ecology team
ENVIRONMENT consultancy LUC has announced the appointment of Anita Hogan as director of ecology in its Scottish ecology team.
Anita brings over 22 years' project...
Active travel work marks early milestone for landmark Durieshill project
BARRATT Homes and David Wilson Homes have opened the first phase of a new active travel route linking Plean Country Park to Stirling, as...
Ryden targets next phase of growth following success of LSH partnership
COMMERCIAL property consultancy Ryden has announced it is entering a new phase of growth after 'outperforming expectations' during the first year of its partnership...
Hillhouse Group strengthens senior team ahead of new Edinburgh asphalt operation
HILLHOUSE Group has appointed Zander Calderwood to oversee operations as the business prepares to bring asphalt production to its Soutra Mains Quarry site in...
Queen Street works to begin as Glasgow’s George Square revamp progresses
THE revamp of Glasgow's George Square is to take a 'significant step forward' in early August with work set to begin on the junction...
HSE takes action in drive to protect workers from silica dust
HSE has undertaken its first enforcement action as part of the nationwide inspection programme to protect workers from silica dust.
Several businesses have received prohibition...
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Beyond compliance: unlocking value from traceability in construction
THE construction industry is at a critical turning point. New regulations designed to improve building safety, sustainability, and accountability will demand significantly improved materials...
