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The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has today launched its Consensus process to assess industry support for its Levy Proposals that will help provide training for the construction industry across the next three years.  Usually undertaken every three years, Consensus is the process t

Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has approved up to £10 million to support development of the Port of Nigg’s Inner East Quay, which will result in the creation of a new heavy-duty quayside and the introduction of roll-on roll-off capability. The project, which is subject to formal

The Scottish Government is hosting a major investment event in Edinburgh today aimed at unlocking new private investment in the country’s rapidly growing offshore wind industry. More than 100 stakeholders, including investors and developers, will attend the Global Offshore Wind Investment Foru

GBSS Civil Engineering Limited has spoken of the strong collaborative relationship it has formed with Tigers Group, the training organisation for young people which is helping GBSS support young apprentices across its workforce. Currently based at the Twechar Outdoor Pursuits Centre in East Dunbarto

Robertson Group has reported a 23% increase in revenue today in its financial results to year end 30 June 2024. Revenue of £825 million, up from £670m during the previous year, was in line with forecast, following a year of mixed trading performance across the portfolio with a number of

A planning application has been submitted to transform a vacant office block on the southern outskirts of Aberdeen into 24 flats, including nine units specifically designed for specialist bariatric care. Proposals to demolish the empty Loirston House offices at Altens were approved by councillors la

Allied Surveyors Scotland has promoted Kevin Keane FRICS to director of operations. Kevin, who joined the firm in 2023 as quality and training manager, has been instrumental in supporting the professional development of the company’s surveyors and strengthening relationships with panel manager

The leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats has praised the redevelopment of 78 homes at Scotland’s former Army Headquarters. In a recent visit to the project within his constituency, Mr Cole-Hamilton was invited to tour Craigiehall Meadows, formally Craigiehall Barracks, viewing homes at bot

Fife plumbers and heating engineers will get the chance to learn more about installing heat pumps at a free event at Fife College’s Dunfermline campus this month. The lunchtime session will take place on Tuesday 25 March, 12-2pm at Carnegie Conference Centre, Halbeath Road.

Robertson Group and Edinburgh College have been working together to provide students with hands-on experience and development opportunities, bridging the gap between the classroom and the world of work. This partnership has been strengthened with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

An application to build eight townhouses at Dundee’s Riverside Drive has been approved by Dundee City Council. H&H Properties UK Ltd's plan will see four, three-storey houses constructed beside the existing development on the busy road.

Scottish legal and property brand Simpson & Marwick, with roots dating back to 1886, is making a significant return to the Aberdeen property market after a six-year hiatus. The firm, previously synonymous with high-value sales in the North East, exited the city in 2019 under its former ownership

Glasgow-based design practice Threesixty Architecture has been appointed to draw up fresh plans for the city's Buchanan Galleries. The Architects Journal reports that Landec, the site owner, appointed Threesixty Architecture to replace Foster + Partners on the project to develop the 1990s struc

Electrical equipment and engineering supplier for harsh & hazardous environments Dron & Dickson Ltd has announced it is investing over £100,000 to become net zero by 2030. The funding will go towards sustainable practices across the Scottish firm's portfolio. As part of its nationwide

Betts Associates, a Deeside based civil and structural engineering consultancy, has appointed an experienced North West business entrepreneur as non-executive director and has worked with the directors in restructuring its management team as the business looks to strengthen services and strive for g