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Digital construction platform Dalux has appointed Rob Jackson to support its continued growth across Scotland. Jackson brings extensive experience from the construction software sector, having worked with contractors, consultants, clients and delivery teams throughout his career. His background span

Dandara Scotland has been shortlisted for two major accolades at this year’s Premier Guarantee Excellence Awards, recognising outstanding achievements in housebuilding, site management and construction quality. Colin Watson, from Tranent, has been named a finalist for one of the construction i

Steve Craig has been appointed as the 102nd president of the Plumbing and Heating Federation (SNIPEF), with a commitment to strengthen member engagement, champion apprenticeship reform and ensure the profession remains at the forefront of discussions around skills, competence and the transition to n

Turner & Townsend has relocated its Aberdeen team to a modern, city centre office at Marischal Square. The move reinforces the business’s long-term commitment to the city and supports its continued growth across all divisions which have grown significantly in real estate, energy and natura

A Fife apprentice has been crowned Scotland’s top young painter and decorator for the second year in a row after seeing off competition from across the country at a national skills contest held on her home turf. Casey Gardner, who is completing her apprenticeship with Persimmon Homes North Sco

Inverclyde Council’s planning board has approved a plan in principle to build up to 135 new homes in Clune Park. An application to establish the principle of building the new development was approved unanimously at the recent meeting of the planning board.

Turner & Townsend has reported its strongest year to date, with global revenue climbing to £5.76 billion and UK income more than doubling on the back of major programme wins across defence, nuclear, healthcare and water. The consultancy’s 2025 annual review shows exceptional growth a

Supermarket chain Aldi has announced its store locations which will be upgraded this summer in Scotland, forming part of its £300 million investment into its current stores in 2026. The stores in Basin View, Montrose; Greenpark Drive, Polmont; Newhailes Road, Musselburgh and the Cornhill Shopp

A £1.94 billion Contract Notice is inviting contractors to bid for a new Framework Agreement to deliver the remaining approximately 58 miles of the A9 dualling programme. The announcement follows news in January that the remaining sections of the A9 Dualling yet to commence procurement would b

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has introduced a new Accelerated Apprenticeships programme in a bid to secure the UK government’s target of building 1.5 million new homes by 2029 and to address the construction skills gap.  The initiative intends to provide 1,680 Accelerat

Edinburgh entrepreneur Richard O’Donnell has announced a corporate restructure of his business portfolio to facilitate ongoing growth. Mr O’Donnell runs four specialist companies in the insurance reinstatement and property maintenance fields – Insurepair, ClaimDry, VeriClaim and Em

The UK’s construction sector has seen its fastest drop in output in six years, with strong declines in housing and commercial construction work, record supplier delays and ongoing purchase price inflation.  The S&P Global/CIPS construction Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) regist

Dumfries and Galloway-based VASO Global has strengthened its mission to tackle the housing crisis with a senior appointment to its board. VASO Global designs and manufactures structural composite panels made from recycled glass for the housing and general construction markets.

Built environment 'system thinkers' Civic has made 31 promotions across its studios, including four in Scotland. Following strong growth for Civic in Scotland, Cher Wilkie is promoted to director of bidding and growth, and Ross Attrill to senior associate and BIM technologist. Other promotions in Gl

A Broxburn charity helping families in crisis has received a £2,000 donation from a local housebuilder to support its work across West Lothian. River Kids, which provides essential items to children and families experiencing poverty and housing instability, has been named as one of Persimmon H