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New amendments to the Planning (Scotland) Bill regarding performance, councillors and training have been successfully passed by the local government and communities committee. Graham Simpson MSP said his amendments were required to “protect local democracy” from existing “draconian

A group of Chinese university delegates has been welcomed to one of the Highland’s landmark construction projects as part of a knowledge sharing programme. Robertson welcomed eight visitors to Inverness Justice Centre for a guided tour of the project as part of a collaboration with the Univers

Offsite construction specialist Innovaré outlines why the construction industry needs to evolve in order to progress.

While the build to rent market in Scotland is still behind the rest of the UK, demand is growing and developments in the sector can cater for everyone, including families, writes Matt Willcock. While we can’t avoid the fact thousands of people are being priced out of the housing market, there&

Kier Construction Scotland has been appointed to take forward a £9.7 million redevelopment of the category B-listed Wolfson Building on behalf of the University of Strathclyde. The redevelopment forms part of an overall investment of £15.5m into the six-storey building to establish it as

CMS Window Systems has welcomed twelve young people to its new CMS Apprenticeship Programme. The initiative will provide credible career opportunities for local people every year and help to ensure that homegrown talent forms the nucleus of its manufacturing and installation workforce for future yea

A plan which secures full post-Brexit membership of the British Standards Institution (BSI) within European Standards Organisations (ESOs) has been welcomed by Scotland’s electrotechnical industry. The decision, taken separately last week by ESOs CEN and CENELEC, means the BSI, UK industry and

An application for planning permission in principle for new private and affordable homes in Kilmacolm has been submitted by Taylor Wimpey West Scotland. The site is adjacent to an established residential area, bounded to the east by Finlaystone Road and to the south by Quarry Road. The housebuilder

CMS Window Systems is in the running to win one of the construction industry’s most prestigious awards. The UK-wide manufacturer and installer of aluminium and PVC windows, doors and curtain walling has been shortlisted for the award of ‘Specialist Contractor of the Year (turnover over &

Specialist flooring company Integrated Flooring Technologies (IFT) was presented with a prestigious award for its work on the new £140 million Macallan Distillery. The company won the Large Industrial Project of the Year category at the FeRFA Awards, which showcase the best in the resin floori

Glasgow-based mechanical and electrical services contractor Arc-Tech (Scotland) Ltd has been awarded its latest education contract in what is becoming a key sector for the fledgling company.

Construction work on a new energy-from-waste plant in Grangemouth is due to commence next year after the £210 million project reached financial close. Specialist green energy project developer and investor Green Investment Group (GIG) and energy-from-waste (EfW) owner and operator Covanta yest

Construction, property, timber and healthcare facilities group James Walker (Leith) has increased its pre-tax profits to more than £14 million from £12.6m. New accounts at Companies House show profit after tax was £11.5m, against £10m last year. Turnover was at £167m, c

Moves by the Scottish Government to take action on one of the industry’s main problem areas have been welcomed by SELECT. A public consultation on the use of cash retentions in construction contracts will take place in spring next year. This will be, in advance of any announcement on the matte

An accountant who pled guilty to embezzling more than £125,000 from two companies has been has been jailed for almost three years. Natalie Taylor scammed £88,226 from Motherwell-based McCann Electrical Limited, and while wanted by police, secured another bookkeeping job where s