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As it prepares to celebrate 100 years in business, architectural practice Bracewell Stirling Consulting (BSC) has relocated its head office to new, state-of-the-art premises in Stirling. The new office, which will cover Central Scotland, is located at Scion House, Stirling University Innovation Park

Clark Contracts has celebrated the topping out of ‘The Pepper Mill’ student accommodation on Dunedin Street in Edinburgh for its client Danehurst. The event was attended by Bob Bratland, Mark Yonwin and George Rose from Danehurst, representatives from the design team and representatives

Engineering consulting group COWI has been appointed by Shetland Islands Council to conduct a Feasibility Study and Concept Design (RIBA Stage 2) to explore the potential for an innovative district heating scheme in Brae. The study will assess the feasibility of using renewable energy — such a

Excavations undertaken for McLaughlin & Harvey at William Grant & Sons Girvan Distillery, near Girvan, South Ayrshire, in 2020, uncovered an Iron Age settlement dating to a period when southern Scotland had slipped from the grasp of the Roman Empire. Newly published research by GUARD Archaeo

Campaigning trade association SELECT has tracked down Scotland’s first-ever female electrical apprentice to discuss her career journey in an inspiring new video for Scottish Apprenticeship Week. Former textile machinist Heather Fleming tells viewers how she got her big break 37 years ago, how

Tillicoultry Quarries has achieved ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications, further reinforcing its commitment to the highest standards in Health, Safety & Environmental management. These certifications complement the ISO 9001 Quality Management certification already held by the business, demonst

Swedish state-owned energy company Vattenfall has said it has begun a process to assess the ownership of its district heating portfolio. As part of its continuous portfolio evaluation, Vattenfall will investigate future options for its district heating operations in the UK, Sweden and the Netherland

Leo Quinn is to step down from Balfour Beatty's board later this year after more than 10 years as group chief executive, the group said today. Balfour Beatty said an extensive international search resulted in Philip Hoare, chief operating officer at AtkinsRéalis, being chosen by the board to

North Ayrshire Council’s Capital Budget will deliver investment worth more than £331 million in the coming years to help support communities and residents. The Capital Budget supports investment in buildings, infrastructure and regeneration projects and the newly-approved programme will

Barratt Homes West Scotland hosted an audience of 600 people to help raise an incredible £153,000 towards supporting children and families in need. The housebuilder's annual charity dinner was held at Glasgow’s Hilton Hotel on Friday 21st February, with this year’s proceeds going t

The former owner of a sports nutrition business has embarked on a new career in construction at the age of 42, studying building surveying at the same time as gaining industry experience with Thomas & Adamson. Will Townsend joined the international construction and property consultancy last year

In an exclusive article for SCN, Debbie Rutherford, head of social impact and support services at GRAHAM Building North, suggests actions to deliver lasting change to construction's gender gap. This Scottish Apprenticeship Week (3-7 March), we have a timely opportunity to reflect on how we can

Building services provider Arc-Tech (Scotland) has maintained its commitment to provide Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) trade apprenticeships in 2025 with a confirmed intake of three new entrants for the forthcoming academic year. Based in Glasgow, the firm designs and installs mechanical, ele

Shetland Islands Council has awarded the harbour infrastructure contract to progress the £45.4 million project to provide a new ferry for Fair Isle. The Full Business Case for the project, that will see a new ferry built and upgraded harbours at Grutness and in Fair Isle, was approved by counc

Architecture firm Anderson Bell + Christie (ABC) has announced it now has an accredited team of PAS2035 professionals. The practice said the move allows its architects to deliver retrofit co-ordinator, designer and assessor roles as defined in the PAS2035 British Standard.