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Ahead of its centenary year, construction firm Morris & Spottiswood has announced record turnover of £128 million in 2023, a 25% rise from the previous year. Part of the Morris & Spottiswood Group, its founding business, Morris & Spottiswood Ltd, also achieved an operating profit o

Paisley Central Library has received industry recognition as the finalists are announced for the AJ Architecture Awards 2024. Edging out fierce competition, the library has been named as a finalist in the Civic Project category alongside the Shipman Youth Zone by Rivington Street Studio, Sidcup Stor

FG Burnett has raised £3,700 for their local charity partner Camphill School in Aberdeen. Following a number of fundraising activities, including their annual quiz night, a cheque for £3700 was presented to Charlotte Henderson and Peter Davidson of Camphill Estates working on behalf of C

Scotland is aiming to position itself as a global centre for green and sustainable finance and investment, with Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes spearheading efforts to collaborate with financial institutions. A new report from the Scottish Taskforce for Green and Sustainable Financial Services mak

Shoosmiths has supported Watkin Jones in securing its plans for what will become Scotland's tallest residential building. The law firm advised the developer and manager of residential for-rent properties on its recent planning agreement for The Àrd - a 784-bed, purpose-built student accommoda

A team of scientists, led by Dr Mehreen Gul from Heriot-Watt University, are investigating the use of biochar as an innovative, low-carbon building material. The project will support interdisciplinary research aimed at advancing sustainability in the construction industry.

Jocelyne Fleming, policy and public affairs officer Scotland at CIOB, shares her optimism following a debate on retrofitting and tenement maintenance at the Scottish Parliament. On Wednesday 11 September, there was a Members’ Debate in the Scottish Parliament on Retrofitting and Tenement Maint

Construction firm The JR Group has successfully expanded its presence on the coveted Scotland Excel New Build Residential Construction framework, mirroring the company’s impressive growth. The company has been named an approved contractor across the Scottish mainland, which means Scottish coun

On the eve of the Housing & Social Care Accessibility Summit, Dougie Herd from headline sponsor Campion Homes says housebuilders are ready to build more accessible homes if the government provides the necessary support. Scotland is at a pivotal moment in addressing the need for accessible housin

A new high quality supported accommodation project in Rutherglen has been given planning permission. The project will be delivered in partnership between South Lanarkshire Council and the charity Social Bite, based at the site of the former Westfield Saw Mills in Harriet Street.

GRAHAM has become the latest construction firm to sign up to the Buy Social Pledge, a new initiative that sees businesses use their everyday spending to make a tangible difference to improving social and environmental impact across Scotland’s communities. The Buy Social Pledge, run by Social E

Scottish Water has reached a major milestone in its £60 million investment to revamp Invercannie Water Treatment Works (WTW) in Aberdeenshire. The WTW by Banchory was originally constructed more than 150 years ago and was hailed a jewel in the crown of engineering success.

The competitions and procurement arm of the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) is inviting expressions of interest from architects and design teams to undertake a feasibility study for the redevelopment of Timespan – a vibrant and ambitious museum and cultural institution in

The Energy Training Academy has strengthened its board with the appointment of Lee Fitzpatrick as non-executive marketing director. Securing the services of the ethical marketing specialist will be a ‘game-changer’ for the Dalkeith-based social enterprise, according to co-founder Mark Gl

Clean energy-tech specialist Aira has officially opened a new hub in Stirling, initially creating 30 highly skilled clean energy jobs in the local area. The substantial 14,494sq. ft Springkerse Industrial Estate facility will act as the central hub for serving Scottish customers. In 2025, the compan