Egis appoints transportation director for UK and Ireland
EGIS, the global architectural, consulting, construction engineering, operations and mobility services firm, has appointed Mike Birch as transportation director for the UK and Ireland.
Mike...
Homeowners ‘stretching themselves financially’ to pay for essential building work
NEW research has revealed that two-thirds of UK homeowners raid their savings or investments to pay for essential building work, while almost a quarter...
Turner & Townsend’s Aberdeen team relocates to city centre office
TURNER & Townsend's Aberdeen team has relocated to a modern, city centre office at Marischal Square.
The business said the move reinforces its long-term commitment...
Steve Craig confirmed as 102nd president of SNIPEF
STEVE Craig has been appointed as the 102nd president of the Plumbing and Heating Federation (SNIPEF).
He began his career in 1979 as an apprentice...
Tilbury Douglas confirms senior appointment to help drive growth plan
TILBURY Douglas has announced the appointment of Simon Butler as MD – Regional Building.
He will lead the Regional Building service line and focus on...
Housebuilder finalises affordable home agreements for East and West Lothian
AN agreement between Taylor Wimpey East Scotland and Wheatley Homes has been finalised, paving the way for 34 new affordable homes at Letham Meadows...
Fife Council progressing plans for Dunfermline Northern Link Road project
FIFE Council has announced that it intends to submit a planning application in August for the first section of the proposed Northern Link Road...
Glidevale Protect donates products to five Scottish colleges to support learning
GLIDEVALE Protect has donated a range of specialist products to five Scottish colleges for students to use as part of their training.
The building materials...
Glasgow retrofitting firm gives backing to new heat pump innovation
A Glasgow-based retrofitting firm has invested in a new heat pump design tipped to reduce installation time and save space for homeowners.
Backed by Union...
Angus housing project will give historic school building a new lease of life
ANGUS Council has appointed Clark Contracts as the main contractor for the Invertay House affordable housing development in Monifieth.
The project will transform the former...
Participation in Foundation and Modern Apprenticeships ‘growing strongly’ in Highland
THE number of young people in Highland undertaking Foundation Apprenticeships has more than doubled in the last five years.
Foundation Apprenticeships (FAs) and Modern Apprenticeships...
New pocket park marks another milestone in Clyde Gateway regeneration
A new community green space inspired by local school pupils has officially opened in Dalmarnock in Glasgow's east end.
The park, named Pigeon Park, was...
Motion lodged in Scottish Parliament to mark International Electricians’ Day
A formal motion has been lodged in the Scottish Parliament to mark International Electricians’ Day 2026 and recognise the profession’s contribution to communities and...
Work begins on 30-home West Lothian development
CONSTRUCTION has started on a new 30-home development in Bridgend, West Lothian, situated adjacent from Bridgend Golf Club.
Willowdean, which is being delivered by Lochay...
Green terracotta building tipped to ‘raise the bar’ for Glasgow’s student accommodation offering
ARTISAN Real Estate has launched its latest student accommodation development in Glasgow city centre with the unveiling of St Vincent Studios.
The green terracotta building...
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Why Scotland’s communities should be at the heart of land reform
Pauline Smith, chief executive at Development Trusts Association Scotland, says community ownership is a practical response to urban, rural and island need
SINCE 2000, community...
