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Shetland Islands Council has awarded the harbour infrastructure contract to progress the £45.4 million project to provide a new ferry for Fair Isle. The Full Business Case for the project, that will see a new ferry built and upgraded harbours at Grutness and in Fair Isle, was approved by counc

A woman has admitted trying to defraud Elvis Presley's family of millions of dollars and their stake in the rock-and-roll legend's iconic Tennessee home, Graceland. Lisa Jeanine Findley, 53, orchestrated a scheme to conduct a fraudulent sale of Graceland – using a fake company, forged document

A recently completed build-to-rent scheme located in the heart of Glasgow has been refinanced following a £14.4 million loan from Secure Trust Bank (STB) Real Estate Finance.

Shetland Islands Council has awarded a contract for core infrastructure works at the Knab Redevelopment site to local contractor Tulloch Developments Limited.   The work, which is expected to get underway early this summer, will include initial bulk earthworks, the installation of new foul and

A coalition of housing, environmental, fuel poverty, consumer and industry organisations has warned First Minister John Swinney against the use of hydrogen for domestic heating which it claims is “neither cost-effective nor efficient”. Just last month, Mr Swinney hailed the opening of Sc

A new Procurement Strategy for 2024/25 – 2028/29 aims to strengthen support for local suppliers and community growth, ensuring best value, efficiency and meaningful benefits are delivered for the Falkirk Council area. 

Stirling-based ACF Properties Ltd has submitted a planning application to Fife Council seeking permission to demolish the former ACF laundry buildings on Front Lebanon Street and construct new residential flats. The company is pursuing what it describes as a “positive land use resolution&rdquo

A long-abandoned industrial site near the old brickworks and quarry in Armadale is set for a major transformation, with plans to develop up to 550 new homes on the 66-acre Bathville site. AC Land sought full planning permission to infill the quarry and approval in principle for the housing developme

Building services provider Arc-Tech (Scotland) has maintained its commitment to provide Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) trade apprenticeships in 2025 with a confirmed intake of three new entrants for the forthcoming academic year. Based in Glasgow, the firm designs and installs mechanical, ele

In an exclusive article for SCN, Debbie Rutherford, head of social impact and support services at GRAHAM Building North, suggests actions to deliver lasting change to construction's gender gap. This Scottish Apprenticeship Week (3-7 March), we have a timely opportunity to reflect on how we can

The FAYAT Group has reached an agreement for the acquisition of construction equipment dealer MECALAC Group.

Members of The Highland Council's Education Committee have approved the draft Learning Estate Strategy (LES).

The former owner of a sports nutrition business has embarked on a new career in construction at the age of 42, studying building surveying at the same time as gaining industry experience with Thomas & Adamson. Will Townsend joined the international construction and property consultancy last year

At just 19, Casey Gardner is proving that hard work, passion, and talent can paint the path to a successful career. As an apprentice painter and decorator with Persimmon, Casey is already making a significant impact in the industry and her local community.

McTaggart Construction is leading the UK industry in its push to employ more women. The number of female employees working for the specialist affordable home builders is now 30% - more than double the UK industry standard of 12.6%.