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Scottish Labour has criticised the current state of Scotland’s planning system, calling it “over-stretched and under-resourced” as new figures show the country has the fewest planners per capita in the UK.

Real estate firm Avison Young has made two new strategic hires for its Glasgow office as part of its continued growth in Scotland. Clare Jamieson and George Ho have joined the team as senior architect and surveyor respectively.

Parents who experience baby loss at Glasgow’s Queen Elizabeth University Hospital will soon have access to a newly refurbished, quiet space to process difficult news and speak to medical teams – away from the hustle and bustle of the maternity unit. Working closely with the midwifery tea

The Brave Tern offshore wind installation vessel sailed down the Tay from the Port of Dundee on Friday on its way to the Neart na Gaoithe (NnG) offshore wind farm for the last time, signalling the successful completion of the port’s role in the construction phase of the project. Loaded with it

More than 1,500 workers at Scottish Water will go on strike for two days later this month in a dispute over pay. Staff represented by Unison and Unite will walk out on 22 and 23 April, following a one-day strike on 28 March.

McTaggart Construction has praised a community benefits initiative at Hampden Primary School that it said highlights the company's dedication to improving lives and enriching communities.

A Romford man who ran a joinery business in Essex has been handed a 15-month suspended sentence, and 100 hours unpaid work, after he claimed a second Covid Bounce Back Loan and used some of the money for personal spending.   Charles Ling, of North Road, Havering-atte-Bower, had already received

Engineering specialist MARCH has rebranded its company Motivair.

The UK’s government heritage bodies have published a new handbook to support learners undertaking retrofit qualifications, following their renewed commitment to helping the nation transition to net zero.  With approximately 6.5 million pre-1919 buildings in England, Scotland and Wales &nd

A colossal Lego model of one of Scotland’s most iconic landmarks, the Forth Bridge, is set to be displayed in Edinburgh for the first time. The 26-foot (8-metre) long replica, constructed using approximately 100,000 Lego bricks, boasts two functional train tracks and was created by four member

Mosaic Architecture + Design has made across-the-board promotions of its staff members. The enhanced management team sees Stuart Black and Dan Challis become studio directors, while Ciaran Bennett and Louisa Macrae become associates working alongside the existing management team of Iain McIntosh and

A Scottish home improvement specialist is celebrating a major birthday this week when it turns 150 years old. R Mitchell (Glass) Ltd, which was launched in Hawick by Robert Mitchell in 1875, is looking to mark the significant milestone by hosting a special open day at its Currie Road showroom in Gal

A major milestone has been reached in the construction of Burnet Point, a new £59 million purpose-built student accommodation development at Abbey Lane, Edinburgh. The topping-out ceremony was recently attended by representatives from developer Unite Students and construction contractor GRAHAM

Persimmon North Scotland has named Alfred Ombajen as its Apprentice of the Year, recognising his outstanding commitment, skill development, and contribution to the team. Alfred, a second-year apprentice bricklayer, has been a key member of the Persimmon North Scotland apprenticeship programme, demon

Procast Group has successfully completed the development of 12 new energy-efficient flats in Hamilton’s Alness Street, on behalf of West of Scotland Housing Association (WSHA).