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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.

Architectural firm McKenzie Strickland Associates (MSA) has appointed architect and designer Calum McCafferty as senior architect. Edinburgh native Calum McCafferty holds more than 10 years of diverse experience in design and project management, with an extensive portfolio spanning the UK, Europe an

Scotland's high-end property market has demonstrated resilience in 2024, with sales of homes exceeding £1 million increasing despite political and tax hurdles, according to Savills. The market recorded a total of 466 residential transactions, up from 454 in 2023. This growth is driven by stron

Macdonald Henderson has announced the appointments of Jennifer Love as associate director (litigation) and Tomas Simpson as associate director (conveyancing). Ms Love joins from CMS and has extensive knowledge in civil & commercial litigation and insolvency related work. She has regularly appear

Finishes and Interiors Sector (FIS) has appointed Damian Hill to the newly created role of technical projects manager, following the retirement of its technical director Joe Cilia. A seasoned professional with over 30 years of experience in the interiors sector, Damian brings a wealth of technical k

International property and construction consultancy Gleeds has announced that David Johnson will take on the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO) and join the group board, effective from 1 March 2025. David has been with Gleeds for over 40 years, joining the organisation in 1983 and most recently h

NHBC (National House Building Council) CEO Steve Wood will step down from the role later this year, marking the culmination of eight years of transformative leadership. During Steve’s tenure, NHBC has undergone a period of significant change, emerging as a stronger and more resilient organisat

Clark Contracts has completed a third project within the OVO Hydro, paving the way for the Glasgow venue's new Sky VIP lounge.   The main contractor completed the construction of the base build for the lounge, spanning around a third of the perimeter of the Hydro bowl and entailing complex fire