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Aberdeen City Council has awarded planning consent for a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project at Rigifa Farm, Cove. The Source Galileo Ltd project will be a containerised battery storage facility (up to 56 x containers) with up to 40MW of energy storage, along with an access track, electrici

Federation of Master Builders Scotland director Gordon Nelson looks back at the big issues of 2024 and ahead to the 2025 Master Builder Awards.  As we approach the end of the year, I have reflected on what the key issues have been for FMB members across Scotland. The sources being from the many

Mabbett & Associates Ltd and IKM Consulting Ltd have merged to create one of Scotland’s largest multi-disciplinary consulting firms. With a combined headcount of around 200, the new firm, named Arthian, will target new sectors and larger projects with the opening of two new offices and a p

Bancon Group has reported an operating profit of £3.8 million for the year ended March 2024, down from £4.6m in the previous year, and a decrease in pre-tax profit from £1.8m to £1.3m. The Aberdeenshire-based housebuilding and construction group's turnover fell 26% from &poun

Specialist fit-out contractor Thomas Johnstone Ltd (TJL) has been appointed as the main contractor for a multi-million-pound refurbishment project at Crieff Hydro Hotel in Perthshire. With a rich history dating back 156 years, Inchinnan-based Thomas Johnstone brings its long experience of working in

Founder Mark Glasgow has spoken of his pride at the Edinburgh Boiler Company (EBC) being named Building Services Contractor of the Year at the H&V News Awards 2024. The Dalkeith business landed the prestigious national honour after impressing the judges with its growth over the past year followi

Roz McCall MSP, the Scottish Conservative and Unionist representative for Mid Scotland and Fife, visited Deeside Timberframe’s Throsk manufacturing site to hear about the firm's contribution to supporting ambitious housebuillding targets. Accompanied by Councillor Thomas Heald of Dunblane and

Still trading and independent after more than 80 years in business, Cruden Group has bucked a trend for many SMEs. Fraser Lynes, managing director of Cruden Homes, speaks to Colin Cardwell about how the company is still adapting to meet today's challenges. Recent months have been both busy and encou

Lismore Real Estate Advisors has promoted Chris Thornton to senior associate and appointed Chrissie Clancy as a surveyor as the property advisory firm grows its Edinburgh-based operation. Chris Thornton, who joined the firm in November 2020, has been an integral part of the team, contributing to key

Savills Major Projects team has made two senior appointments to support the delivery of nationally significant infrastructure projects (NSIPs) across the UK. Mhairi Robertson MRICS joins as regional lead for Scotland, bringing extensive experience from SSEN Transmission, where she was part of the Ca

A Robertson Group site manager, aftercare manager, joiner, two labourers and a team leader were recognised last week for dedication to their work, amassing an incredible 180 years of service between them. The six employees picked up their awards at the annual Robertson Outstanding Contribution Award

Inverness-based investment group GEG Capital has strengthened its electrical and construction portfolio with the acquisitions of two Highland contractors. GEG said the strategic acquisitions of electrical contractor Calder Electrical and multi-trades construction company Scotbuild mark "an exciting

Dundee United Community Trust (DUCT), the official charity of Dundee United Football Club, is celebrating a £5,000 donation from Persimmon North Scotland. The funds will support the Trust’s Football Memories initiative, a programme dedicated to helping adults living with dementia reconne

Almost 100 blocks of flats in the Menzieshill area of Dundee could see new communal lighting installed if councillors back the move next week. Dundee City Council's neighbourhood resources, housing and estate management committee will be asked to approve works valued at more than £1 million on

Very few in Scotland’s real estate sector are currently satisfied with the existing planning system. The question then is how best to alleviate the issues that currently challenge the public and private sector parties with an interest in this key industry. Lee Murphy, a planning consultan