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Civil engineering employers, educators and industry bodies came together in Stirling this week for a CECA Scotland Academy forum focused on one of the sector’s most pressing challenges, securing the workforce needed to deliver Scotland’s future infrastructure. The CECA Scotland Academy i

Work has started to identify options for the long-term regeneration of three community-owned buildings as Midsteeple Quarter begins the next phase of its mission to breathe new life into Dumfries High Street. Dumfries architecture firm Robert Potter and Partners has been commissioned by the communit

Offsite housing specialist TALO has appointed Jonathan Riley as head of commercial for its 'ultra-low energy' housebuilding solutions. The senior management appointment aims to support TALO’s sustained growth in both public and private sector housebuilding, social and affordable housing, and b

Scotland’s construction sector is being invited to attend a free industry briefing in Glasgow next month, covering some of the most significant regulatory and workforce challenges currently facing the industry. The Scottish Building Federation’s (SBF) Business Update Presentations event

Energy and infrastructure solutions provider Global has appointed Barry Carruthers as chief strategy officer. The appointment strengthens the group’s senior leadership team as it continues to grow its presence in the energy sector, positioning itself as an integrated delivery partner for major

Funding to restore one of Edinburgh's historic Tollcross Clock was approved yesterday, with works set to begin as early as May. Members of the City of Edinburgh Council's Finance and Resources Committee approved £72,572 to carry out a full restoration of the James Ritchie and Sons clock, which

Housebuilder Cruden Homes has been named a finalist in four categories at the Scottish Home Awards, recognising the company’s continued strength and performance in Scotland’s housebuilding sector. Cruden has been shortlisted for Housebuilder of the Year (more than 100 Units), reflecting

Commercial property practice Ryden has continued the strategic growth of its building consultancy and project management division with the appointment of Roddy Morrison as Partner, further strengthening one of the firm’s key service lines. Roddy Morrison joins Ryden in a dual role, bringing ex

Rural champions across Inverness and the Highlands are being urged to step forward as nominations open for the 2026 Helping It Happen Awards – with a major new £10,000 prize marking the awards’ milestone 10th year. Organised by Scottish Land & Estates and generously sponsored b

As part of its wider separate business initiative, Robertson Group has announced the rebrand of its Facilities Management business as RFM and appointed Adrian Mole as chief executive officer, RFM. Adrian Mole has worked at Robertson for the last eight years, most recently as Executive Managing Direc

Thomas Plant Hire has placed a major order for new equipment with JCB dealer Scot JCB, as the company continues to expand its hire fleet across the UK. The firm has taken delivery of more than 400 JCB machines in 2025, with a further 300-plus units due to arrive in 2026. The order covers a broad mix

Members of the Badenoch and Strathspey Committee at the Highland Council have awarded £60,242 of Community Regeneration Funding to the Newtonmore Village Hall project. The funding will support ongoing major upgrades of the hall with the installation of a modern, energy-efficient heat pump syst

Senior planning professionals from across Europe gathered in Edinburgh to discuss how cities, regions and nations can respond to the climate emergency, deliver clean energy and build more resilient communities. The General Assembly of the European Council of Spatial Planners – Conseil Europ&ea

Plans to construct a full-scale replica of an Iron Age Roundhouse at Gairloch Museum in Wester Ross have been backed by Highland Council, following a grant funding award of £45,000. This week, councillors on the Wester Ross, Strathpeffer and Lochalsh committee approved the Community Regenerati

Kenny Bowman, Danny Graham and Del McGuire. Roofing Advisors (UK) Ltd, a specialist roofing contractor based in Scotland, has announced the return of its annual 5K a Day in May challenge for 2026 – now in its third year and set to be the biggest yet.