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A long-awaited review into industrial training boards (ITBs) has called for greater collaboration between industry and ITBs to develop industry-relevant training initiatives and address critical skills shortages within construction and engineering.

Glasgow-headquartered engineering consultancy MHB Consultants (MHB) has made a series of senior appointments as the business readies itself for a significant period of growth under its new managing director Fergus Aitchison.  George Marjane, Gillian Pettigrew and Jordan Brownlee have been appoi

Aberdeenshire-based housebuilder Kirkwood Homes has expressed deep disappointment over the Scottish Government’s decision to dismiss their appeal for new homes in Broughty Ferry. The proposals would have delivered 38 new homes as an extension of the existing development on land south of Linlat

Transport Scotland has awarded a contract to WSP UK Limited to provide technical advisory services for a permanent repair of the M8 Woodside Viaducts. The work includes the design and implementation of a permanent solution to the structures, which form a vital part of the M8 through Glasgow

A group of construction workers were left stunned after they found a message in a bottle from a team of builders who worked on the same site more than 50 years ago. Anthony Gibbons discovered the hidden message alongside his colleagues on Tuesday while they were turning a swimming baths in Hexham, N

Seventeen suppliers have won spots on the latest Social Housing Emerging Disruptors (SHED) framework which supports Scottish local authorities and housing associations to compliantly procure non-traditional solutions from micro businesses and SMEs. This fourth generation of the SHED framework, which

Dumfries and Galloway Council is inviting submissions for its Call for Sites and Ideas as part of the development of the region’s third Local Development Plan (LDP3).

Shetland Islands Council has produced advice on enhancing biodiversity to assist developers in line with current national planning policy.

Miller Homes has completed its purchase of St. Modwen Homes following clearance from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).

Mohamad Al-Dah FIStructE has officially succeeded Tanya de Hoog as the new president of the Institution of Structural Engineers. As the Institution’s 104th President, Mohamad Al-Dah brings a wealth of experience to the role, with a global career spanning Cairo, Cardiff, London, Panama, Seoul a

Work to demolish the derelict building housing the former Kelvin Dock pub on Maryhill Road in Glasgow is to begin this week. 

Clackmannanshire Council is to invest more than £14 million in housing in the financial year ahead as councillors approved an increase to the base rent of 10%. The agreement of the housing capital programme taken at yesterday’s council meeting will also see a new rental structure for hou

Residents, community groups and businesses are being offered the chance to access the latest information on a road that aims to cut congestion and boost business in Bishopbriggs.

Registrations are now open for the UK’s largest and longest-running multi-trade skills competition, delivered by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB).

Landscaping, building, and roofing materials specialist Marshalls has made a series of senior leadership appointments in both its landscaping business and at group level. Nick Platt, managing director for landscaping, joins Marshalls from Baxi, where he was the sales and marketing director for the U