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ETZ Ltd, the not-for-profit company tasked with spearheading North East Scotland’s energy transition ambition, has secured £1.25 million from BP and £2m support from Scottish Enterprise to begin construction of Scotland’s first energy incubator and scale up hub (EISH). The re

Stephanie Lowe has been appointed deputy chief executive of the Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers’ Federation (SNIPEF). The appointment promotes Ms Lowe from the post of acting chief executive, which she has undertaken for the past 18 months, with immediate effect.

The second phase of a major office development at Carrick Square in Glasgow has been given the green light following a reduction in height from initial proposals. Mosaic Architecture & Design submitted an application on behalf of property developer Soller Group for planning in principle to erect

Energy company SGN is to step up its hydrogen plans by accelerating work to develop and connect key hydrogen production and storage sites. Over the next 12 months, the gas distribution company will undertake three pre-FEED studies in Scotland and southern England to determine the route and design of

Proposals for the delivery of a mixed-use development at 20 Haymarket Yards have been given the green light by the City of Edinburgh Council. Granted subject to conditions, the planning application includes the demolition of the low-rise and outdated Elgin House office building, which lies close to

South Ayrshire Council and the Ayrshire Roads Alliance have launched a series of consultations inviting the public to provide feedback on a new project that will create a new active travel route from Ayr to Barassie. More than just a walking and cycle path, it is expected that the ten-mile route wil

Property development business Fotheringham Homes is sponsoring the third annual St Cyrus 10 Kilometre Run, organised by St Cyrus Solos Running Club with the aim of driving community spirit and encouraging health and fitness. The running event, which will take place on Sunday 25th June 2023, will see

Twelve staff from SMT GB will embark on a team-building day with a difference when they embark on the toughest endurance challenge in Scotland. Headquartered in Duxford, Cambridgeshire, and with offices spread throughout England, Scotland and Wales, the twelve staff are currently training for ABF Th

Home building body Homes for Scotland (HFS) has announced the shortlist for its 2023 awards programme, this year focused on the theme of People | Place | Planet. With environmental, sustainable and social values remaining high across agendas, those companies making the judges’ first cut are:

Sir James Dunbar-Nasmith, who was president of the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) from 1971-1973, has died, the professional body has announced. Sir James studied architecture at Cambridge – where his tutors included Nikolaus Pevsner and Geoffrey Webb – and went on

The landmark Coire Glas pumped hydro scheme in the Scottish Highlands that could power three million homes and more than double Britain’s electricity storage has been handed a £100 million investment boost from SSE. Located on the shores of Loch Lochy, between Fort William and Inver

Offsite timber frame manufacturer Donaldson Timber Systems (DTS) has appointed Frank O’Reilly as manufacturing director of its UK-wide operations. Frank began his career 23 years ago working in both Ireland and Australia on major civil infrastructure works, before focusing on timber frame, tru

More than £100 million in grants is being invested by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) this year to help construction workers train and get the skills they need. From 1 April 2023, CITB is doubling grant rates for short courses to help businesses offer more training and support

FMB’s Scotland director Gordon Nelson welcomes a recent initiative on construction quality and shares the latest on licensing the construction industry. Quality and high standards. Easily said, much harder to practice and consistently deliver across and within the construction industry. Both a

Barratt Homes West Scotland has applied for the demolition and rebuild of two properties at its Highland Gate development in Kildean. The housebuilder said the work was necessary due to the “rare circumstances of failed foundations”.