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Surveying practice Trident Building Consultancy has promoted Ross McDermott to the newly created position of head of Scotland. With offices in Edinburgh and Glasgow, the firm believes the move will help drive growth and efficiencies, and identify skills gaps and introduce new service lines.

Professional management services and construction software provider Apsis Business Components has been appointed by EBS Construction to provide operational and software service support. Based in Govan, EBS Construction provides property repair, maintenance and masonry services for both private and c

Confidence in the plumbing and heating profession has dipped slightly, but the industry appears to be remaining stable as businesses persevere in the face of wider UK financial and economic uncertainty, the latest State of Trade report from the Plumbing and Heating Federation (SNIPEF) has revealed.

A major residential-led mixed-use development on the outskirts of Ayr has secured planning approval by the narrowest of margins. South Ayrshire Council’s Regulatory Panel was evenly split on the proposal for 350 homes along with retail and hospitality components near the Holmston Roundabout. T

Musselburgh Windsor Community Football Club’s Under 8 girls’ team have new club training tops thanks to Bellway Homes. The housebuilder donated £450 to enable the purchase of the new kit.

Robertson Group has supported 1,000 young people across the UK prepare for employment or education through its Ideal Candidate Programme, aimed at community wealth building and economic growth through developing local workforces. Robertson launched its Ideal Candidate Programme in 2017, bringing tog

During a visit to Aberdeen, James Butler from AtkinsRéalis catches up with Colin Cardwell to outline the encouraging future in store for the company in Scotland. You can’t be an effective leader from behind a computer screen. That’s one of the maxims that informs James Butler&rsqu

Work is underway on Midlothian Council’s latest energy-efficient housing development on the site of the former Danderhall library and leisure centre. Contractor Ogilive Construction is building 23 one- and two-bedroom flats in two blocks along with car parking and access routes, landscaping an

Scottish Renewables has called on the Scottish Government to take a tailored approach to community benefits to ensure they deliver a lasting strategic legacy. In response to a public consultation on community benefits from renewable energy developments, Scottish Renewables has advocated for flexibil

A £1.7 million project to help businesses grow in Shetland secured up to £486,956 investment from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE). Whiteness-based building firm, G A Leask Builders has purchased a large warehouse in Lerwick. A project to convert the premises into four units is und

Clive Dickin, CEO of NASC, explains why scaffolders remain essential to the overall UK economy. It is not impossible to find a few people who object to the current UK government’s obsession with growth. But these are a rare breed, and their objections are usually focused on concerns about sust

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has announced over £3.9 million in funding to seven organisations with a track record of making a significant contribution to Scotland’s historic environment through its latest round of Partnership Fund grants. The Partnership Fund was created in 2021,

Reinvesting in existing buildings, celebrating heritage and protecting legacy can help Scotland reach its tough net zero target, argues Lynsay Bell Manson. Scotland has set a legally binding target of achieving net-zero emissions by 2045, with an interim target of 75% emissions reduction by 2030. Th

Union Technical has been selected as an approved supplier to a major new public sector retrofit and decarbonisation framework, placing the Glasgow-based energy services business at the forefront of Scotland’s drive towards a greener, more sustainable built environment. Developed by the LHC Pro

Within months of its launch in 1901, RRS Discovery set sail for the Antarctic and 30 years of exploration. Now, 124 years later, National Lottery support will help secure RRS Discovery’s future as one of the world’s most important historic vessels.  RRS Discovery was built in Dundee