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CITB simplifies access to construction training funds

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) will make it easier for employers to apply for training funding for their staff by simplifying the application...

Builder backs Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity’s campaign

TAYLOR Wimpey West Scotland has backed the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity's help inside the hardhat campaign. The initiative aims to raise awareness of poor mental health...
Fife College

Scottish roofing excellence celebrated at awards lunch

THE winners of the 2025 Scottish Roofing Awards have been announced at a ceremony held in the Grand Central Hotel in Glasgow. Special guest Tam...

Barratt hails ‘strong’ performance in ‘challenging’ environment

BARRATT Developments has hailed a 'strong operational performance in a challenging operating environment' after the housebulder released its annual results for the year ended...
Rosebank Distillery

RIAS unveils winners of special category awards 2025

A Falkirk distillery, a self-build home in the Outer Hebrides, and a primary school in Perth are among the winners of a Royal Incorporation...

Capital gains for East Kilbride firm

AN East Kilbride-headquartered fit-out and refurbishment firm has opened a new office in Edinburgh to capitalise on a growing number of clients and projects in the east of Scotland. akp's expansion follows a...

Construction law specialist lands Aberdeen-based role

A lawyer who is said to specialise in major construction projects is returning to work for Burness Paull LLP in Aberdeen, having played a major...
Cala electric vans

Housebuilder has net zero targets validated by SBTi

CALA Group has confirmed new near and long-term emissions reduction targets approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) under its Buildings Sector criteria. The...

Contract wins help expand ENGIE’s presence in Renfrewshire

ENGIE has announced it has won "multiple" contracts across Renfrewshire, which will see homes, schools and public buildings benefit from refurbishment and maintenance works. The...
Hardhats on desk

Largest battery storage developments in Europe to be built in Scotland in £800m project

COPENHAGEN Infrastructure Partners (CIP) is to commence with the build of two battery energy storage system (BESS) projects in Scotland. The two projects - Coalburn...
Claudia Balmforth

Eight DM Hall surveyors secure RICS membership qualification

DM Hall has announced that eight more of the firm's surveying professionals have passed the final hurdle of their professional training. Claudia Balmforth (Irvine Residential), Helana...

New resource launched to help managers address mental health at work

MATES in Mind, a charity dedicated to promoting positive mental health in the construction sector, is using Time to Talk Day (February 6) to raise awareness...

Heriot-Watt launches new architecture degree with focus on sustainability

EDINBURGH'S historic architecture and the modern architecture of Dubai are among the inspirations for a new master programme being launched by Heriot-Watt University. The new...

Trade bodies give mixed response to draft national planning 4 framework

TWO trade bodies have issued polarising responses to the Scottish Government's draft national planning 4 framework. Homes for Scotland (HFS) warned that the plans risk...

Interserve to restore historic Edinburgh building

INTERSERVE is to renovate the University of Edinburgh’s historic McEwan Hall. The £19.1 million project, designed by LDN and Buro Happold, is due for completion in...

Lismore advises on £15m acquisition of Aberdeen logistics units

LISMORE Real Estate Advisors has announced it has advised an overseas investor on the purchase of two 'prime' logistics units in Aberdeen. The last mile...

Transformation project gives new lease of life to former Victorian purifier shed in Glasgow

WORK is complete on a new £9 million creative business hub for Clyde Gateway in Glasgow's east end, which has resulted in the transformation...

Builders bemoan Spring Budget as ‘missed opportunity’

THE Spring Budget has been hailed as a 'missed opportunity' by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) to build new homes and improve current...
Fiona Hyslop

Jacobs to take forward A75 bypass design and assessment work

TRANSPORT Scotland has announced that technical advisors have been appointed to design options to bypass the villages of Springholm and Crocketford on the A75...

Sculpting a bright future for artists and craft makers

NEW studios and workshops along with two specially commissioned sculptures are to be unveiled at the spectacular 18th century Marchmont House in the Borders. More...