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The head of Scotland’s largest construction trade association has insisted that politicians must not “repeat the mistakes of the past” and ignore the need for regulation of the electrical industry. SELECT managing director Alan Wilson said a new timeline released by the association

Miller Homes is donating £11,500 to community groups near its Scottish developments to help support eight local schools, charities, community centres, and other causes in need. Now in its third year and fifth round of funding, the homebuilder's Community Fund invites applications for funding f

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has published a report that draws on a range of research to highlight how important apprenticeships are to employers and industry, and the opportunities that come with increasing apprenticeship starts in England, Scotland and Wales. Currently, there ar

Liam McKay, a Glasgow-based senior solicitor in Anderson Strathern’s Contentious Construction team, explains why the Scottish construction sector may be less affected by a ruling south of the Border. A recent decision by the High Court of England and Wales regarding construction contracts may

Arrowmere Capital, part of the Hurstwood Holdings Group, has submitted a planning application for a new £15 million industrial park in Dyce. The proposed scheme, designed by RGP Architects, will deliver 80,000 sq ft of high-quality industrial and warehouse space across five modern units, rangi

Fraser Bisset has been named the new senior land manager at Campion Homes. Joining the Fife-based developer in January, Fraser brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of land acquisition and development. He has previously held senior roles with Avant Homes, Barratt Homes and most rec

With assistance from Avison Young, renewable recruitment firm Taylor Hopkinson has secured new 10,812 sq ft office premises in Glasgow city centre. Avison Young carried out a comprehensive search of the office market on Taylor Hopkinson’s behalf and negotiated terms to secure the space.

The strategic partnership between Scotland’s National Retrofit Centre, hosted by BE-ST, and the UK National Retrofit Hub has deepened through new appointments. Since 2023 BE-ST and the National Retrofit Hub (NRH) have worked together to enable the delivery of retrofit at scale across the UK. T

A discovery underneath the basement of an office block has been described as one of the most important pieces of Roman history unearthed in the city of London. Archaeologists have found a substantial piece of the ancient city's first basilica - a 2,000-year-old public building where major political,

Barratt Redrow has kicked off 2025 with the appointment of its new regional managing director for Scotland. Alison Condie, 53, previously held the roles of regional director for Scotland and managing director for the East of Scotland before stepping up to regional managing director for Scotland last

Global engineering and construction firm Burns & McDonnell has appointed Kyle Roberts as the new executive managing director for the UK, as it looks to expand its presence throughout the UK and Europe and drive growth in new sectors. The creation of this new role will strengthen the firm’s

Ross Gorman and Lara Mcleman have been recognised as Apprentices of the Year 2024/2025 by the Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) at the trade association’s annual dinner held earlier this month. Ross Gorman, who works for McFadyens Contractors in Campbeltown, was awarded SPOA Plant Opera

Gillies and Mackay Ltd, a Perth-based manufacturer of premium timber buildings, has announced the launch of its employee profit share scheme. This initiative reflects the company's commitment to recognising and rewarding the dedication of its team members, ensuring they share in the success they hel

As Glasgow’s Retrofit Action Week kicks off this week, across Scotland the urgent need to equip our homes for a warmer, greener future becomes ever clearer.  Figures released last month showed a worrying increase in fuel poverty thanks to rising energy bills, and campaigners hope that the

A new sheltered accommodation unit will be heated by the first ground source heating system to be installed in affordable housing in West Dunbartonshire. The Willow Park Housing Development in Dumbarton will see 17 new assisted living homes built by housebuilder McTaggart Construction.