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Lynda Armstrong OBE will stay on as the chair of Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB)’s board for a further two years following the extension of her term. Her tenure was due to come to an end on 31 December 2025, but the Secretary of State for Education has confirmed this w

The global professional body for structural engineers, the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE), has joined with the Commonwealth Engineers’ Council (CEC) to share and co-create engineering expertise towards a sustainable built environment. IStructE’s new Pan-African Structural

Gary Louttit, head of hospitality and leisure at Shepherd Chartered Surveyors, has been elected President of Glasgow Business Club. His appointment follows his nomination by the Club’s board and subsequent approval by its membership at its recent AGM.

Scot JCB will provide 130 new JCB machines to Lomond Plant in a landmark deal that signals renewed confidence in the UK construction market.

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) is opening its doors at its National Construction College (NCC) in Inchinnan to Scottish construction employers for a one-day-only event that showcases the next generation of talent and training in the trades. The event will provide employers with the

Circular economy pallet provider The Pallet LOOP has promoted Andy Williamson to managing director. Previously serving as commercial director, Andy joined The Pallet LOOP in February 2024. After six months as a non‑executive director, he was appointed director of business development with a remit

Plans submitted for creation of wind farm near Alva

The CICV has issued another in its series of free contractor webinars, offering invaluable advice on the collective’s Best Practice Guide (BPG).

A recent English High Court ruling should serve as a clear warning to the construction industry that even informal WhatsApp exchanges can form legally-binding contracts, according to a lawyer. Michael Kitson says contractors and developers negotiating contracts cannot afford to presume the details o

A range of Metal Technology’s architectural glazing products were installed by approved fabricator Avtek Ltd in East Calder Primary – a new, triangular-shaped primary school which opened its doors to pupils for the 2024-25 school term.

Plans to transform a former industrial unit in Hawick into a family home have been rejected.

Development sites being snapped up by private housebuilders is making it harder to tackle the housing crisis, Ore Valley Housing Association chief executive Nick Clark has warned. Mr Clark said the Fife-based group is working to build new homes and restore historic buildings in a bid to tackle a lon

Residents and interested parties are being invited to view and discuss proposals for a significant new council housing development.

Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Fiona Hyslop, has announced her intention to award Wills Bros Civil Engineering Ltd the construction contract for the fourth section of the A9 Dualling Programme between Tay Crossing and Ballinluig.

Contractors will start a programme of scheduled works at Irvine’s historic Seagate Castle today.