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Greig Meikle, regional director at OOBE, explores why landscaping will be essential to the ongoing regeneration of Glasgow. Glasgow feels different at the moment.

SSEN Transmission has successfully completed the new Kergord to Gremista electricity transmission link on Shetland.   The link is an important step in helping secure Shetland’s future electricity needs and supporting the islands’ transition to a low carbon energy future, strengtheni

A major eco‑wellness and leisure development planned for the former St Ninians opencast mine and Loch Fitty is expected to secure planning permission next week. National Pride (St Ninians) Ltd, the community interest company behind the proposal, intends to turn the 976‑acre brownfield site into

A Drumchapel apprentice has brushed off the competition after a stunning double win in two of the UK’s toughest trade contests. Ricky Booth, 32, a painting and decorating apprentice with Persimmon Homes West Scotland, went head-to-head with some of the UK’s top apprentices and came out o

Cala’s proposals for a new residential development in Erskine have taken a significant step forward, with Renfrewshire Council confirming it is “minded to grant” approval for the plans. The development, to be known as Blyth Gardens, will provide a high-quality mix of 57 private hom

Michelle Forbes, a senior project manager with Thomson Gray who specialises in the bereavement sector, tells SCN why the firm is uniquely positioned to support owners and operators of crematoria and cemeteries. The UK’s bereavement sector is one of the critical but often overlooked elements of

Bancon Group has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Culture Transformation Project of the Year category at this year’s prestigious cHeRries Awards, recognising its work to strengthen workforce engagement and performance across its construction, timber frame and housebuilding operations. The

DM Hall has selected SAMH (Scottish Action for Mental Health) as one of its new corporate charity partners for the next twelve months. The partnership reflects the firm’s long-standing commitment to supporting positive mental health and wellbeing among its staff and within the wider communitie

Builders’ merchant Jewson has supported an inspirational young Orkney boy who is making a mammoth fundraising effort that has already raised more than £70,000 for charity. Gregor, aged four, has a neurological condition that affects his balance and motor skills. However, after learning h

The Millport Coastal Flood Protection Scheme, delivered by landscape architects OOBE in partnership with North Ayrshire Council, has been shortlisted in the Climate Resilience category at the 2026 Pineapple Awards. The £48 million Millport Coastal Flood Protection project is one of North Ayrsh

Arc-Tech (Scotland) is marking its 10-year anniversary in 2026 by highlighting a growing track record of delivering high-quality mechanical and electrical services for new build care homes in the Scottish care sector. Since 2016, the Glasgow-based firm has supported the delivery of 13 care homes acr

Social housing contractor McTaggart Construction has donated £30,000 to Crossbasket House as part of its 80th anniversary charitable giving programme. The donation will fund the running of a family room at Crossbasket House for a full year, helping to provide a vital space where families can f

Multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy Cundall has appointed Alexander Drysdale as director of building services in Edinburgh, supporting the continued growth and expertise of the practice. With over 25 years’ industry experience, Alexander joins Cundall following more than a decade at Swe

BAM Properties has announced that Centrica, the multinational energy company, has agreed a lease for 24,000 sq ft of office space at Two Atlantic Square in Glasgow. The deal sees Centrica take occupation across the first and second floors of the building, further bolstering its status on the regener

CCG (Scotland) is making progress across two major affordable housing developments in Coatbridge, with works well underway at School Street and Dunottar Avenue. Together, the projects will deliver more than 220 new homes, supporting regeneration and investment across the town.