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Contractor George Leslie has been appointed to undertake a £2 million project to re-naturalise the Garrell River, create new paths and conserve threatened habitats and species at Dumbreck Local Nature Reserve in Kilsyth. Initially postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic, the p

A construction worker got the shock of a lifetime when he stumbled across what appeared to be a brain while on a leisurely walk along the beach. Jimmy Senda was walking along Racine Beach in Wisconsin earlier this month when he spotted the 'organ', which had been placed inside of a square

The proprietor of a flat in Edinburgh who sought to establish that their neighbour had a statutory obligation to pay for half the cost of repairs to the external render of the common wall of their building has had their application rejected by the Sheriff Court.  Karen Lacey argued that th

The Scottish Government has recognised the early success of its First Home Fund with a pledge to reopen the scheme for applications in the new year. The fund, which offers first-time buyers loans of up to £25,000 for their deposit, was launched in December 2019 with an initial budget of &

The Scottish Government has published a five-year infrastructure investment plan which it said will support tens of thousands of jobs and help stimulate a green economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. Covering the five years from 2021-22 to 2025-26, the £24 billion Draft Inf

Health and safety inspectors across Great Britain will be targeting construction firms to check that their health standards are up to scratch during a month-long inspection initiative.

With the consultation deadline fast approaching for businesses to voice their concerns regarding the UK Government's proposal to scrap Red Diesel tax relief, fuel and fleet solutions group Oilfast has compiled an abbreviated consultation form to simplify submissions. Chancellor Rishi Sunak stated in

The Highland Council has issued the tender for the Caol and Lochyside flood prevention scheme with a return date of November 26. In the meantime, consultation with the local community is continuing over the final look of the riverside floodwall and the landscaping plans for the project which include

Kier Group has appointed Helen Samuels to a newly created senior role within its construction business. A Chartered Civil Engineer and fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers, Helen will join Kier as technical director in January 2021, from her current role as CEO of Bibby Marine.

hub East Central Scotland is to fund and support this year's Design Engineer Construct (DEC) learning programme at Perth High School. The move follows the success of the inaugural initiative with hub at the school last year. The DEC learning programme was created by UK social business ‘Class o

In a guest blog for CITB, health and safety consultant Andrew Gardiner shares three lessons to be learnt from lockdown. A contingency plan is essential

Linda Fabiani MSP will tonight host an online debate and discussion as part of the Cross Party Group on Architecture and the Built Environment. The group aims to maintain a forum of MSPs and others to promote and further the economic, social, environmental and cultural contributions that architectur

The Scottish Government has published a consultation paper on its proposals for reviewing and extending permitted development rights. The Phase 1 proposals relate to priority development types: digital telecommunications infrastructure; agricultural development; peatland restoration;

A £33.571 million programme of essential capital projects throughout the Highlands has been given approval as councillors agreed a "cautious and prudent" approach to the local authority's revenue budget for 2020/21. Among the project to initially progress across the current financial year

The Scottish Government has approved an increase to grant funding for energy efficiency measures for eligible properties in rural towns throughout the Highlands. Aviemore, Carrbridge, Fort William, Grantown area, Tain, Thurso and Wick are all in line to benefit from the funds.