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At a special full Inverclyde Council meeting last week, councillors approved a three-year £65 million capital budget. Projects included in the £65m capital budget that was agreed are:
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A Dunfermline-based apprentice has praised the benefits of work-based learning, saying her apprenticeship has given her independence, confidence, and the opportunity to play her part in the construction of one of the country’s biggest education projects. Sophie Cormack is completing her Busine
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To mark International Women’s Day, Tilbury Douglas successfully hosted 'Diversity in Action: Women Driving Innovation in Science & Construction' which brought together more than 100 attendees to discuss the vital role of inclusion and collaboration in driving industry progress.
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Proposals to allow pupils to leave school at 14 for apprenticeships or college places have been criticised by the Plumbing and Heating Federation (SNIPEF) which called the idea “reckless, unworkable and deeply irresponsible” for industries that rely on safety-critical apprenticeships. La
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A Caithness wind farm has been turned down for the second time by The Highland Council under delegated powers despite the reduced scheme being sited in a wind farm search area. Renewable energy company RES expressed its "strong disappointment" at the council’s refusal of its redesigned C
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St Andrews Timber & Building Supplies has strengthened its partnership with HSS Hire Group (HSS) with the opening of a rental facility at its Edinburgh headquarters. The firm is now able to supply tool and equipment hire at its Prestonfield branch, the move coming after the success of a similar
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A change in management structure at GBSS Civil Engineering Ltd is leading the way for the well-known civil engineering & groundworks firm to expand and break into new markets.
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A gang posing as a legitimate utility company caused a dangerous electrical explosion while attempting to illegally connect power to an Albanian-run cannabis farm.
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Storegga has submitted a planning application to Moray Council for the development of a green hydrogen facility aimed at helping to decarbonise local distilleries and support the wider drive to sustainable energy solutions.
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RES has submitted a Section 36 application to the Scottish Government’s Energy Consents Unit (ECU) for its 150MW Bishops Dal battery energy storage system proposal (BESS), located between Leitholm and Birgham in the Scottish Borders.
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Multidisciplinary house of design BDP has moved into its new Glasgow studio, located in The Grosvenor Building at 72 Gordon Street, a landmark space originally designed by one of the city’s most celebrated architects, Alexander ‘Greek’ Thomson.
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Scottish Construction Now spends 60 seconds with Gary Gray, general manager at Muir Timber Systems. How did you get started in the industry?
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Showcasing the benefits of work-based learning schemes for employees, businesses and the economy is the goal of Scottish Apprenticeship Week. Taking place from March 3rd to 7th, this year’s campaign highlights how Scottish Apprenticeships are ‘Made for Business’.
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Avison Young UK has appointed Paul Broad to be managing director of its national offices team. Mr Broad, who boasts over 20 years of experience in UK regional office markets, has risen through the ranks at Avison Young, becoming a principal in 2022 and subsequently regional managing director for Gla
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The construction industry is facing a significant challenge: an increasing skills and labour shortage. At the same time, there are thousands of motivated young people across Scotland who are eager to get their foot in the door and start meaningful careers.
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