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Construction firms working together on major building projects such as HS2 have been offered first-of-its-kind security advice from industry and government on how to better protect themselves from cyber attacks. The new Information Security Best Practice guide aims to help these firms keep sensitive

The owner of a churros shop in Stirling is set to face trial for allegedly annoying nearby residents with the sweet smell of the Spanish treat. Richard Wilmot, 31, denies annoying the occupants of the flat above his shop by not complying with an abatement notice served by Stirling Council contrary t

The St Michael’s Wynd development in Kilwinning has been completed, bringing a diverse range of much-needed homes to the North Ayrshire community. The £12.34 million contract was delivered by GRAHAM on behalf of North Ayrshire Council and its development partner, hub South West. The 79 n

Brunton Design has made applications for full planning approval and listed building consent for a 10-unit flatted development on Roseangle in Dundee's West End. 28 Roseangle is a Category C Listed Building constructed circa 1830. The building is now in an extreme state of disrepair having suffered e

Miller Homes has announced a new 61-home community in the Highstonehall Park area of Hamilton. The new development marks Miller’s tenth in the Lanarkshire area in the past five years, reinforcing the high demand for new build homes in the region. Sitting on the southern edge of the town, the n

A CPD that explains the issues around rainwater harvesting and advises on the options available for specifiers and users has been launched by water management specialists Graf UK. The 55-minute presentation delivers a range of 'Rainwater research', extending from the fundamentals (what is rainwater

Savills Earth has appointed Daniel Richardson to lead its solar consultancy service across the UK. Living in Aberdeen, but consulting right across the UK, Daniel has an academic research background in renewable engineering. He has significant experience in the design, delivery and operation of solar

hub South West Scotland has handed over the new Prestwick Educational Campus project to South Ayrshire Council. Based at Sherwood Road in Prestwick, the new educational campus has been developed on the site of the existing Glenburn Primary School and will accommodate the school’s current intak

Stars of the stage and screen including Alan Cumming, Gabriele Byrne and Brian Cox have called for further financial support for a vital redevelopment of the King's Theatre in Edinburgh. As the Theatre plays host to its last performances before closing for a transformational redevelopment,

Construction professionals, from apprentices up to company directors, that can inspire young people by sharing experiences from their varied and rewarding careers in the industry are being encouraged to become a Go Construct STEM Ambassador. CITB, in partnership with STEM Learning, recently launched

A Glasgow-based construction worker has become the third generation of his family to build a career with Persimmon West Scotland. Part of the team building nearly 600 new homes at Persimmon’s Boulevard development, near Pollock Country Park, Bryan McCann is currently assistant site manager &nd

Aberdeen City Council has received an additional capital funding grant of £5.617 million from the Scottish Government’s Heat Network Fund to fund the second phase of the Torry Heat Network. The infrastructure within this next phase of this Heat Network is the main spine heat distribution

Keepmoat Homes has made two new appointments at its flagship NorthBridge development in Glasgow who both grew up in the local area. Construction administrator Chamille Andrews will assist with construction plans, staff management and NHBC registrations amongst a host of other tasks.

Almost 150 new trees, plus herb and vegetable growing beds and more than half a kilometre of evergreen hedgerows are to be provided at Artisan Real Estate’s Rowanbank Gardens in Corstorphine with bee hives on rooftops plus an on-site chicken coop also in the pipeline. The development will deli

Dundee-based contractor McGill has officially entered administration for the second time in less than four years. Filings at Companies House show the company, lately registered as McGill Facilities Management Ltd, appointed an administrator on August 25th.