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Stantec UK Infrastructure and Buildings managing director Paul Reilly has been appointed chair of the Association for Consultancy and Engineering (ACE) for 2020. He replaces Mathew Riley from Ramboll who held the position for the last two years at the business group and who becomes immedia

Roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles has kicked off 2020 by boosting its team as part of strategic succession planning to support business growth. In the past six months, the company has welcomed eight new starters including four brand new roles, two of which are key senior appointments.

Kier Regional Building Scotland’s Lisa Gray outlines her route into construction and reveals how her History of Art degree is being put to use as a bid co-ordinator. My childhood dreams were all about being on stage. From pantomimes to amateur theatre groups to exams, I loved every minute, but

Regeneration firm Urban Union is kick-starting 2020 with the appointment of Calum Bruce as project manager. Based in the firm’s head office in Glasgow, new recruit Calum will be responsible for Urban Union’s construction delivery. Bringing almost 30 years of experience in the constr

Plans for a metro connection between Glasgow Airport and Paisley have moved forward following a funding deal was agreed between Glasgow City Council and Renfrewshire Council.

Organisations are being encouraged to enter this year’s RICS Awards as the deadline edges closer.

The National Lottery Heritage Fund has awarded £928k to improve facilities and landscaping at Zetland Park in Grangemouth, while sportscotland has awarded £50k to develop a pump bicycle track. The funding will allow new landscaping works to take place which will improve access to the war

Developers were forced to intervene last month when a photo of what appears to be a collapsing building went viral on social media.

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A building brick made from 90% recycled construction and demolition waste has been launched by a spin-out company from Heriot-Watt University. The K-Briq produces just a tenth of the CO2 emissions of a traditional fired brick, uses less than a tenth of the energy in its manufacture and can be made i

Plans have been submitted to transform a dilapidated Montrose textile factory into 26 flats for social rent. The former Chapel Works, also known as Paton’s Mill, was founded in 1795 as a linen and rope works and has been on the buildings at risk register for a number of years after closing in

Fife Council has given a boost to proposals for a large housing development planned for Lochgelly as developers Omnivale Limited were told that a separate environmental impact assessment (EIA) is not necessary.

Eildon has obtained planning permission for revised proposals for Tweedbridge Court in Peebles.

McGill owner Graeme Carling has announced the appointment of a new managing director for the building services company and the re-launch of his investment company United Capital as the parent firm of the business. More than 440 jobs were lost when Dundee-based McGill entered administration in Februa

Queen’s Park Football Club’s plans for a 1,700-seater stadium at Lesser Hampden in Glasgow have been granted planning permission. The site adjacent to Hampden Park will now be upgraded to a league-standard stadium complete with a new 812-capacity East Stand and an extended West Stand wit