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The international infrastructure group, Balfour Beatty, has announced the appointment of Melody Meyer and Sandra (Sandy) Stash on 6 July as the company's non-executive directors and members of the Remuneration Committee, effective on 13 July. Meyer carries international board and executive experienc

A planning application has been submitted on behalf of Albert Investment Co., for a new Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) scheme in Glasgow’s St George’s Road.  The PBSA demonstrated a celebration of heritage through the retention of the current façade and a modern i

Marked by local dignitaries and tenants, the delivery of 12 new affordable homes in Dornoch has been completed, concluding the last phase of a development by Albyn Housing Society and Springfield Partnerships. Local MSP, David Green, joined tenants and representatives from Albyn and Springfield to f

Moray Council has approved plans for 204 new homes, delivered by the housebuilder Springfield Properties.  Situated in the edge of Elgin, the most recent phase consists of a combination of private and affordable housing, commercial opportunities for local businesses and community areas.&nb

If Scotland modernises its collection and use of land information, a more effective system for communities, public services and the economy could be in the pipeline, a new report from the Scottish Land Commission has said.  The research, which looks into land data systems in Finland, Estonia, B

Taylor Wimpey West Scotland has acknowledged and celebrated the achievements of Bishopton Ladies FC, who have been hailed Scottish Women’s Football League West Central Champions, Scottish Women’s Football League Cup Winners, and winners of the League One Promotion Final. 

CECA Scotland has appointed David Macdonald as its new regional director.   Macdonald has a background in the civil engineering and infrastructure sector, and is dedicated to leading the way for progress in the industry across Scotland.  

The Sir Hector MacDonald Memorial Tower in Dingwall has reopened to the public after restoration works. Following the formal opening ceremony which took place on 2 July, the historic tower on Mitchell Hill was officially reopened. 

The Paisley Museum has gained a national accolade, winning the title of Scotland’s best heritage project at the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) awards.   The £68.7 million redevelopment, spearheaded by Renfrewshire Council and OneRen, was declared the winner in the H

An unprecedented amount of historic buildings in Scotland have been added to the UK-wide Buildings at Risk Register.  This year, Save Britain’s Heritage listed 42 Scottish buildings in its at-risk register, almost increasing Scotland’s representation by twofold, reports The Herald.&

A deal has strengthened the future of a Cumbernauld kitchen manufacturing business, Kelvin KBB, saving 58 jobs.

Changeworks has appointed a new chair of its board of directors and has announced a number of board appointments to strengthen its strategy up to the year 2030.  Nicola Walters, who is a current member of the board, will enter the position of chair, replacing current chair Del Redvers after he

Gensource, the East Lothian-based sustainable energy specialist has taken its first step into sport sponsorship by backing the rising Scottish golf player Matty Wilson. Gensource has collaborated with 26-year-old Wilson for this year’s season, in the process solidifying a close bond with the e

The independent construction consultancy, Doig+Smith, has been named as a supplier to Government Commercial Agency’s (GCA) RM 6356 Construction Professional Services 2 framework. 

A Cala Homes (West) site manager from Glasgow has been given the Pride in the Job award from the National Home Building Council (NHBC).  Construction senior site manager for Cala Homes West at The Foundry in Glasgow, Scott Connor, won the award -  his first Pride in the Job accolade.