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Six flag poles outside Lerwick Town Hall have been given retrospective planning permission 20 years after their installation. A recent application submitted by Shetland Islands Council said not applying for consent when they were installed was an “oversight”.

Housing a growing population in homes made out of wood instead of conventional steel and concrete could avoid more than 100 billion tons of emissions of the greenhouse gas CO2 until 2100, a new study by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research shows. This equates to around 10% of the remain

The group of inspiring finalists competing at this year's Trades Awards has been revealed. The annual awards ceremony was launched 10 years ago to celebrate outstanding trades people and construction businesses in the North of Scotland. There are fourteen award categories, open to businesses of

The 16th century heraldic ceiling at St Machar's Cathedral and the work carried out to restore it over the last two years are to be showcased as part of celebrations and thanksgiving in Aberdeen this weekend. Comprising 48 coats of arms including that of Pope Leo X, King James V of Scotland, He

A new development of up to 1,200 new homes, a neighbourhood centre and a primary school is being proposed at Hatton Mains in Edinburgh. Urban design consultancy Pegasus has filed a proposal of application notice for the plan on behalf of Inverdunning (Hatton Mains) Ltd and landowner W&S Crawford

Scotland’s largest construction trade association, SELECT, is celebrating after winning a prestigious national award for its response to the coronavirus pandemic. The campaigning trade body scooped the award for Best Membership Support Since Covid-19 at the Association Excellence Awards, which

Construction industry organisations and individuals across the north east celebrated on Friday evening as the 2022 Trades Awards winners were announced. Also celebrating its 10th anniversary, the annual awards ceremony took place at Ardoe House in Aberdeen and saw 370 people attend and enjoy an even

McTaggart Construction has appointed Janice Russell as its new managing director as part of a management restructure which sees current MD Gary Climson take up a new post as non-executive chairman. The long-established business, which builds high-quality affordable housing across Scotland, rece

Uddingston-based G M Civil Group has acquired Irvine-based civil and structural engineers, Prime Structural Solutions for an undisclosed sum. The group, which works for Lidl as well as many of Scotland’s leading housebuilders, purchased the business from Jim Adams, who remains a consultant, an

An annual event that recognises outstanding people and businesses within the North East construction industry has launched this year’s search by revealing a new main sponsor for the first time in eight years. Scotia Homes has taken over the prestigious partnership from Stewart Milne Group and

A stalwart of the electrical industry has been recognised for his tireless contribution to the sector with honorary membership of construction trade association SELECT. David Smith, a past president of the organisation and a former representative of the Glasgow and West of Scotland Branch, was accor

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Organisers of The Trades Awards, an event that celebrates excellence within the north of Scotland construction industry, have revealed this year’s finalists after a bumper year for applications. The Trades Awards are open to businesses of all sizes and types within the construction industry, w

In the second quarter of 2023, Scottish commercial property experienced a surge in investment, reaching £320 million, according to Colliers' Scotland Snapshot. This is a significant rise from the £250m of Q1, yet it remains 35% lower than the five-year quarterly average of £490m. T

Independent law firm Anderson Strathern has strengthened its partnership with the promotion of seven new partners and the appointment of a further two. Among the seven directors being promoted to partner is Chris Devlin, who is accredited by the Law Society of Scotland as a specialist in planning la