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Councillors have approved plans to develop 79 homes at the former Hoover factory in Cambuslang. A mix of private housing and affordable lets will be delivered on by Dawn Homes land south of Dale Avenue which forms part of the cleared site of the former factory.

In light of the season of giving and for the third consecutive year, Cruden Building Scotland is launching its annual foodbank appeal in partnership with local UK food bank charity The Trussell Trust (Scotland). Last year, Cruden collected a total of £20,000 worth of food and cash donations th

Scotland’s major electrical bodies have congratulated two apprentices from north of the border who have triumphed in a prestigious UK-wide competition. The Scottish Joint Industry Board (SJIB), Scottish Electrical Charitable Training Trust (SECTT) and electrical trade association SELECT have a

The winners of a gruelling six-hour wallpaper hanging challenge have been presented with their awards at a Gala Dinner hosted by the Painting and Decorating Association (PDA). As the UK’s largest trade body for the painting and decorating sector, the PDA’s annual Apprentice Paperhanger o

AM Bid, the Scottish bid and tender specialist, has reported record turnover in excess of £1 million for the second year in a row as it continues to recover from the impact of Covid-19. Figures to the year end 30 September 2022, saw the company post increased revenues of £1,153,165 compa

New grant funding has been made available to households in Scotland for the installation of heat pumps and energy efficiency measures in their homes. As of today, homeowners can now apply for a standalone grant of £7,500 from the Home Energy Scotland Scheme to install heat pumps. Previously, a

A developer's further attempt to gain approval for a residential development in Glasgow's Argyle Street has been refused. HJV Consultants had sought permission to build a five-storey block with 14 flats and two ground floor commercial units at 1017 Argyle Street, opposite Kent Road.

Shepherd Chartered Surveyors has announced the promotion of three surveyors across its residential and commercial operations in Aberdeen. To reflect recent growth and deliver on succession planning, the partnership has promoted residential surveyors Andrew Sinclair and Steven Wilson together with co

Scottish Renewables’ flagship awards event returned to the EICC in Edinburgh where more than 1,200 guests celebrated Scotland’s renewable energy industry and applauded the 13 award winners who were recognised for their achievements over the past year. The winners were selected by a panel

North east environmental technology firm Recycl8 has appointed construction industry veteran Jim Young as its first technical industry consultant. In his new role, Jim will leverage his 40-year construction sector experience to ensure the field performance of Recycl8’s product matches customer

hub South West Scotland (hub SW) is offering local businesses across the construction sector the opportunity to build on existing skills and reach their market goals with the launch of its annual development programme Build Ayrshire in February. Having run the programme successfully across Ayrshire,

Pacific Building was one of just 12 companies across the UK recognised with a special award at a glittering ceremony hosted by The 5% Club at the House of Lords last week. The company, which was only recently granted Gold status by the organisation that recognises employers large and small

The International Barley Hub Field Centre at the James Hutton Institute was officially opened last week by UK Government Minister for Scotland, Malcolm Offord. The £62 million International Barley Hub (IBH), comprised of several developments including the Field Centre, has been funded through

Pitched roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles (RRT) has raised a record-breaking £55,300 for charities and community causes this year, smashing its £50,000 target. Called “Give 4 Good” the initiative was first introduced in January as part of the firm’s celebration

The next phase of the British Antarctic Survey’s modernisation programme is set to begin with a 6-month construction season at the Rothera Research Station. The station is the UK’s largest Antarctic research and operations hub that supports leading researchers in frontier science in the