David Owens and Lee Marshall

GBSS Civil Engineering makes senior appointment to support growth plans

FALKIRK-based GBSS Civil Engineering has appointed Lee Marshall as operations manager as it continues to scale up operations and services across Scotland. Lee joins GBSS...
ETA co-founders Andrew Lamond (l) and Mark Glasgow with centre manager Carolynn Edgeworth

Energy Training Academy becomes UK’s first CORGI Skills approved training provider

THE Energy Training Academy (ETA) has been announced as the first CORGI Skills approved training provider in the UK. CORGI has supported engineering on their...

Major governance overhaul strengthens scaffolding and access training

THE National Access and Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) has announced the creation of a new independent sector representative organisation (SRO). The organisation said that the launch...
The Highland Trusted Trader launch event. L-R: David MacKenzie (Trading Standards Manager); Councillor Morven Reid (Vice-Chair of the Corporate Resources Committee); Councillor Paul Oldham (Chair of the Corporate Resources Committee); Mark McGinty (Trading Standards Team Leader).

Raft of firms sign up to new Highland Trusted Trader scheme

A newly launched Trusted Trader scheme in the Highlands is already gaining momentum with businesses from Aviemore to Tain signing up. Launched by the Highland...
Train in Highlands

West Highland Line set for £15 million upgrade

NETWORK Rail is to deliver a major programme of engineering work on the West Highland Line from October - with nearly £15 million set...
Janice

McTaggart Construction MD celebrates major award win

MCTAGGART Construction's Janice Russell has been named Managing Director of the Year at the sixth Scottish Women's Awards 2025. The awards celebrate the achievements and...
Plumber awards

New awards scheme looks to find Scotland’s best plumbers

A new awards scheme designed to celebrate excellence in plumbing has officially opened for entries as it looks to find Scotland, and the wider...

Critical infrastructure investment maintains growth momentum at Clancy

CLANCY has reported sustained growth across its work in energy, water, and civil engineering in its results for the 2024/25 financial year. In its 67th...
Tentacle

New ‘tentacle-like’ robot could revolutionise subsea infrastructure maintenance

A new 'tentacle-like' underwater robot that can safely interact with offshore structures could help revolutionise how millions of kilometres of subsea infrastructure is inspected...
The Qvantum UK team

Heat pump manufacturer expands UK distribution network

HEAT pump manufacturer Qvantum UK has expanded its UK mainland distribution network with the appointment of HVAC supplier Exi-tite as a partner. Headquartered in Ballygawley,...
Stewart Rennie

Morris & Spottiswood Group earns trio of health and safety awards

MORRIS & Spottiswood Group has received three RoSPA Awards in recognition of its commitment to health and safety. Morris & Spottiswood Scotland has earned its...
Jane Wood

Builders back new action plan to tackle Scotland’s housing emergency

HOUSING body Homes for Scotland (HFS) has welcomed the refreshed Housing Emergency Action Plan. The plan, announced by housing secretary Màiri McAllan, follows 'extensive engagement'...
Butterfly

SSEN Transmission’s sustainability strategy earns global recognition

SSEN Transmission's sustainability strategy has been officially accepted by a global campaign for mobilising businesses and financial institutions to take decisive action for a...

Site challenges see Aurs Road project costs rise to £28 million

THE cost of the Aurs Road project, which will create a safer route between Barrhead and Newton Mearns, has risen to a projected £28...
Graham Collie, director of product innovation for LHCPG

LHC Procurement Group strengthens senior team with double appointment

LHC Procurement Group (LHCPG) has announced two senior hires. Graham Collie has been promoted as director of product innovation, while Rory Evans becomes new...
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Scottish Government unveils £4.9 billion plans to build 36,000 affordable homes

THE Scottish Government has announced a new commitment to invest up to £4.9 billion over the next four years to deliver around 36,000 affordable...
Bishopmill Bridge

Pat Munro to lead £380,000 upgrade of Elgin bridge

PAT Munro is to lead a £380,000 upgrade of the New Bishopmill Bridge in Elgin on behalf of Moray Council. The bridge connects the Bishopmill...
Holly Mackie and Niamh Fleming

Contractor brings flagship female apprenticeship programme to Edinburgh

FOLLOWING the success of its female apprenticeship scheme in Glasgow, GRAHAM has announced plans to launch its ConstructHER programme in Edinburgh this autumn. Designed to...

Road Expo Scotland and Bridges Scotland return to tackle critical industry issues

ROAD Expo Scotland and Bridges Scotland are set to tackle the most pressing challenges currently facing the sector when the co-located events return to...
New Fountainbridge BTR site, Edinburgh

Developer launches first Scottish BTR site in Edinburgh city centre

DEVELOPER Vastint UK has launched its first Build to Rent (BTR) scheme in Scotland, with the launch of 253 new homes in Edinburgh city...