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Colleagues from across the electrical sector have paid tribute to Anne Galbraith, who is stepping down as chief executive of the Scottish Electrical Charitable Training Trust (SECTT) after 12 years at the helm. The experienced CEO will be retiring in early April after overseeing the development of e

The longest-established solar company in Europe, AES Solar, has today announced that its founder George Goudsmit is stepping down as managing director. Management of the business, which is based in Moray, will be taken over by the existing senior leadership team as part of a management buyout which

Roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles has presented long service awards to its team, with a combined service of 225 years, with a sustainable twist. To mark the long service, staff across two sites were presented with woodland.

Principal contractor Procast Group has expanded its Scottish presence with the launch of its first office in the north east. The Aberdeen office is set to house a team of 12 staff, supported by a robust sub-contractor network. Among these staff members, five new positions have been created, includin

Melrose-based construction company J S Crawford Contracts (Borders) Limited has appointed provisional liquidators. Operational since 1946 and specialising in residential house building, J S Crawford faced severe financial strain due to difficulties on a construction contract.

Lewis Frew and Sandy Coull have been recognised as Apprentices of the Year 2023/2024 by the Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA). The announcement was made at the trade association’s annual dinner held earlier this month.

Vital Energi has celebrated its seventh anniversary of delivering energy projects for Dundee City Council with almost 700 tonnes in carbon savings. Three major energy conservation projects have been delivered across the council's estate in that time, implementing technologies such as solar PV l

Inverness Caledonian Thistle Football Club has been given planning permission for a battery facility near the city's Fairways Business Park. The site would store excess energy generated by wind farms and release it back to the Grid at periods of high demand. The Scottish Championship club said

Sustainable technology firm Recycl8 has just completed its first large-scale commercial project following the successful first industry pour of its sustainable, lower carbon, R8 Mix concrete last year on a housing foundation. The Aberdeenshire-based company has partnered once again with construction

Real estate services firm JLL has appointed Alistair Reid as the new head of its Glasgow office. Bringing over 17 years of experience with the company to the role, Mr Reid has been a key player in the Glasgow office market and will continue to lead the Glasgow office agency team while servicing clie

Miller Homes has marked its first major milestone at its brand new Antonine Brae development in Bo’ness by beginning construction work on the first homes. The new community of 183 homes and 32 affordable options, will be the builders’ third development in the area following on from the s

The new HMP Glasgow is set to become home to hundreds of endangered swifts – thanks to nesting boxes built into the prison walls. The prison, which will replace the ­notorious Barlinnie jail, will also feature owl and bat boxes, fruit trees and extensive gardens for inmates.

A new care home is being proposed as the latest attempt to redevelop a site at the corner of St Johns Road and Manse Road in Corstorphine, Edinburgh. Northcare Scotland and Unum Partnership have unveiled initial plans for a mixed-use development that includes a 60-bed care home, five assis

Persimmon Homes North Scotland has been announced as the headline sponsor for the annual event in Cupar for the second year in a row. Since 1821, the Fife Show has seen hundreds of thousands of visitors flock to Fife to take in one of the nation’s most iconic agricultural events. Held on the o

The latest Market Report from international property and construction consultancy Gleeds has revealed that more than half of those quizzed expect raw material prices to rise due to supply risks resulting from the conflict in Gaza and the ongoing war in Ukraine. Pressure is mounting as Houthi activit