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Growth continues but skills shortages threaten recovery

A new survey has revealed that business in Scotland is on the up, but a shortage of skills could hamper the continued recovery. The Scottish...
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Scots firm divulges details of Chernobyl monitoring role

Scottish consultants have been playing a key monitoring role at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine .

Quality over quantity: 90 years of success for Mactaggart & Mickel Group

Mactaggart & Mickel Group are celebrating their 90th anniversary this year with a series of events including a revamped website, art school scholarship, charity...

Hardies completes acquisition of Dundee surveying business

HARDIES Property & Construction Consultants has completed the acquisition of Dundee-based quantity surveying firm the John Duguid Partnership. Established in 1929, John M Duguid &...

Knighthood for Robertson founder

ROBERTSON Group chairman Bill Robertson has said he is 'thrilled, but deeply humbled and honoured' to receive a knighthood in the 2023 New Year...
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CK Construction launches under leadership of Andrew Dallas

SCOTLAND'S newest construction firm, CK Construction, has officially launched, strengthening the CK Group’s presence in the market and adding capacity to support housing delivery...
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Par excellence: stunning hotel refurbishment complete at the Home of Golf

PACIFIC Building has highlighted its credentials for delivering high-profile hotel refurbishment projects with the opening of Seaton House at the Home of Golf in...

New partnership sets sights on reducing construction waste

CONSTRUCTION Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) and Zero Waste Scotland have teamed up to help reduce construction waste. The construction sector is said to be both...
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Balfour Beatty ‘delivered on expectations’ as 2025 full-year results revealed

BALFOUR Beatty has surpassed its 3% margin profit target for its UK operations one year ahead of expectations. The group has revealed its 2025 full-year...

Housebuilder hails ‘excellent’ performance as profit and revenue increases

CALA Group is on course to deliver a 9% increase in revenue to £1.36 billion for financial year 2022. The housebuilder has issued preliminary results ahead...
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Springfield trading ‘in line with expectations’ amid ‘challenging’ market conditions

SPRINGFIELD Properties has announced its interim results for the six months ended 30 November 2023, in which the housebuilder has reported a 25% dip...
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RIAS calls for more post-construction checks to safeguard building energy performance

THE Royal Incorporation of Architects (RIAS) is calling on MSPs to press for more post-construction checks, in response to changes in building regulations being...
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‘First of its kind’ assessment sets out 30-year framework for Scotland’s infrastructure needs

SCOTLAND'S first infrastructure Needs Assessment has been published, setting out a 30-year framework designed to inform planning, investment and delivery. Developed by Scottish Government’s infrastructure...

Transformation of historic Edinburgh building gathers pace

WORK is progressing to transform the former home of the Royal Blind School and Braille Press into a mix of residential properties in Edinburgh. Located...

hub West Scotland announces new independent chair

THE board of hub West Scotland has announced the appointment of the company’s new independent chair. Jo Armstrong will take up the position on August...

CITB and SDS partnership tipped to deliver benefits for both apprentices and employers

THE CITB and Skills Development Scotland have teamed up to enhance partnership working on key areas of the provision of construction skills. The move has...

Turner & Townsend appointed to help drive capital’s decarbonisation plans

TURNER & Townsend has been appointed by the City of Edinburgh Council to develop its Local Heat and Energy Efficiency Strategy (LHEES). The move is...

Contractors hand over new Grantown-on-Spey distillery

THE Cairn Distillery at Grantown-on-Spey has celebrated a major milestone following the final handover from the contractors to the owners Gordon & Macphail. Donald McLachlan...

Construction begins on National Manufacturing Institute Scotland facility

CONSTRUCTION work is underway on the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland facility at the heart of the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District Scotland in Renfrewshire. The team...

CSIC seeks new board members to help drive ‘transformational’ change across sector

THE Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) is appealing for six 'dynamic' individuals to join its governance board and help drive transformational change across the...