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Plans to build two new primary schools in Aberdeenshire have been placed on hold due to a lack of finances. Doubts were cast over the facilities in Stonehaven and Fraserburgh when they missed out on the latest round of funding from the Scottish Government.

Property and construction company Thomas & Adamson (T&A) has promoted Hamish Paterson to its senior leadership team in a major move to drive the firm’s growing Building Surveying business. Based in Glasgow, Hamish will lead an ambitious national growth strategy for the firm’s Bui

As the Sibbald brand celebrated its 50th year in business last year, its dedicated team embarked on a journey of philanthropy, uniting in support of three cherished charities. In total, the team engaged in various fundraising initiatives, including a 50K walk/run, a challenging Ben Nevis Hike, weekl

Views are being sought on proposals for the sustainable use of bioenergy, including growing crops which can be converted into electricity, heat and fuels. Bioenergy is already a key component of Scotland’s energy system and is produced by using organic material from trees, plants and food wast

Clark Contracts has reported a record start to 2024 having secured £60 million of new orders. The new orders include the construction of three new bonded warehouses, the refurbishment of a train simulator suite in Inverness, two office fit-outs in Edinburgh city centre, an office refurbishment

National rail contractor QTS Group has announced today that Andy Steel, currently the company's operations director of civils and geotechnical, has been appointed as the new managing director, effective Tuesday 2nd April 2024. The news follows the appointment of the current MD, Alan McLeish, to grou

The vacant Buchanan House office building in Glasgow is to be demolished to make way for nearly 600 apartments after councillors awarded planning permission for the major proposal. Working on behalf of Global Mutual, Keppie Design will work to deliver 594 apartments alongsid

Persimmon Homes East Scotland has announced Longniddry Villa FC 2013s as one of its Community Champions – banking the club a bumper donation. Longniddry Villa aims make grassroots football accessible to as many children as possible. They keep their costs affordable to provide opportunities for

The Ayr Town Centre Framework, which aims to transform the heart of the town over the next ten years, has been backed by South Ayrshire councillors. The ambitious plans, which include a new Ayr Station & Transport Interchange along with the development of the Kyle Quarter, will look to increase

Fleming Buildings is celebrating after two of its recently completed projects were shortlisted for RICS Awards, Scotland 2024. The Thomas Graham Community Library was named in the Community Benefit category while Bridge Street Depot is a finalist within the Public Sector category.

Another developer has reacted with disappointment at the Renfrewshire Council's decision to refuse planning permission for housing projects in Paisley. A total of 225 homes were rejected across two developments by councillors on the local authority's Planning and Climate Change Policy Board yes

The Scottish Government needs to set minimum standards of competence for installers as well as installations as it seeks to implement new domestic heating standards, according to electrical trade body SELECT. The campaigning association added that any new plans also have to take into accou

Scotland has no comprehensive strategy to decarbonise towards net zero and will miss its statutory 2030 goal to reduce emissions by 75%, a new report by the Climate Change Committee (CCC) has concluded. The independent body established to advise the UK and devolved governments on

Agricultural and construction machinery providers Balgownie Limited and Balgownie Rentals Limited have been placed into administration. Richard Bathgate and Graeme Bain of Johnston Carmichael LLP were appointed as joint administrators on 15 March 2024.

Businesses from across the built environment came together recently to play in the second annual Big Match at Ainslie Park, helping raise £20,000 for The Yard in Edinburgh. The Yard, which is based in the centre of Edinburgh with other locations in Dundee and Kirkcaldy, offers disabled youngst