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A man-made mountain of more than 2,500 tonnes of crushed demolition material has been transported across Edinburgh as part of an innovative scheme to provide a long-term solution for people facing homelessness. The mammoth operation saw almost 100 truckloads of inert building rubble recycled from a

Hundreds of pupils and staff celebrated the start of a new era in the brand-new Galashiels Academy, as the facility opened its doors for the very first time this week. Excited pupils gathered outside the impressive new community campus at the start of the day, before they were welcomed into their ne

Rail infrastructure contractor QTS Group has appointed Sara Crosby as its new HR director. Crosby is the first HR representative appointed to the company’s board in a move it said reinforces a commitment to investing in people.

In 2014, Edinburgh’s controversial new tram system finally opened to the public and the highly scrutinised Edinburgh Tram Inquiry got underway, writes Steven Stewart. By 2023, a second phase of the tramline had been completed and the inquiry by Lord Hardie concluded. In recent months, City of

Engineering and construction firm Burns & McDonnell has appointed Neil Humphries as head of planning, a role central to supporting the delivery of complex transmission & distribution (T&D) projects across the United Kingdom. Neil brings 20 years of planning and project controls experienc

David McClure of Taylor Wimpey West Scotland has celebrated being crowned with a Pride in the Job Regional Award for his work at Castle Gate in Maidenhill. The site manager was recognised in the Large builder category by the National House Building Council (NHBC) at The Hilton in Glasgow in October.

A battery energy storage (BESS) operator has today secured a milestone infrastructure agreement with the National Grid to accelerate the building development of two new renewable energy projects in Glasgow and Dounreay over the next five years. The Grid Offer Notifications (GONs) agreed with the Nat

A planning application for 48 affordable homes at Ravenscraig has been approved by North Lanarkshire Council. Submitted by McTaggart Construction, North Lanarkshire Council and Ravenscraig Limited, the new homes will be built on Prospecthill Road, adding to the growing residential community within t

Independent quarry business Hillhouse Group has appointed Alistair Borthwick as the organisation’s new chief executive officer. Alistair Borthwick will join the family-run business from global air-traffic control organisation NATS, where he served as chief financial officer, bringing extensive

Shoring specialist Groundforce Shorco has appointed two new senior members to its engineering team. Tasked with taking the department to even greater heights are engineering duo Akil Jasm as head of engineering design and Steven Taylor as head of engineering innovation.

Kier has combined its Transportation and Natural Resources, Nuclear & Networks divisions into one infrastructure powerhouse The infrastructure, construction and development group said the move pools its skills and capabilities in sectors in road, rail, aviation, water, energy and environment, ac

Scot JCB Group has launched its 2026 Apprenticeship Recruitment Programme. The campaign reinforces the company’s commitment to developing the next generation of skilled engineers by offering high-quality training, recognised qualifications, and real-world experience.

As he steps up to the role of chief executive officer at Cruden, Fraser Lynes outlines the potential impact the business can deliver in 2026 following its recent investment from BGF. Scotland stands at a pivotal moment in its housing journey. The need for high-quality, energy-efficient homes has nev

A demolition contractor is to begin work to bring down Centre West in East Kilbride Town Centre after ownership of the facility was transferred back to South Lanarkshire Council. The demolition of Centre West will create a new council-owned development site in the town centre. Under current plans sh

A major refurbishment milestone has been marked in the Highland town of Kingussie, where residents, employees and partners gathered to celebrate a transformational upgrade to a much-loved local housing development. The event at Glebe Court marked the completion of a £1.2 million renovation pro