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Barratt Developments Scotland is encouraging women to consider a job in construction by shining a light on one of its female site managers. While female construction workers have increased over the past few years, the proportion of women in the sector is still significantly lower, something that the

To mark International Women’s Day, City Building worker Amy Kenna has reflected on her time within the construction industry and shares her experience as a woman in a traditionally male-dominated field. Amy, aged 27, joined the construction firm as an adult admin apprentice in 2013 after learn

In light of the current crisis unfolding in Ukraine, cost consultancy expert Kenny Telfer discusses renewable energy and how we can scale up to reduce reliance on Russian gas. Many people I've been speaking to recently have expressed frustration, helplessness and devastation at the recent

With Scottish Apprenticeship Week (SAW) in full swing, union leaders and training providers have praised employers for “nurturing and encouraging” young electrical talent in a year that saw record numbers return to the classroom. Unite the Union, the Scottish Joint Industry Board (SJIB)

A new Construction Forum has been set up in West Lothian to help improve job opportunities and increase partnership working within the local industry. Established by West Lothian Council alongside local construction partners and West Lothian College, the Construction Forum will be key in shaping the

Chartered surveying firm DM Hall has appointed experienced property professional, Kirsten Nicolson, as a director based in the Edinburgh office. With 16 years’ experience of the capital’s property sector, Kirsten worked initially as an estate agent for Simpson & Marwick and Stru

To celebrate Scottish Apprenticeship Week, Connor, 24, and Kyle, 19, apprentices with Home Fix Scotland have detailed their journey and explained why they believe apprenticeships provide a route into a rewarding and diverse career and some of the challenges they have had to overcome. After completin

Plans to create a global attraction in the heart of Dundee have taken another step forward with an agreement to complete detailed development design and formal planning for the Eden Project.

AMPYR Solar Europe (ASE), a pan-European solar developer, and Edinburgh Airport Limited have announced a deal to develop a new solar farm linked with battery technology and electric vehicle charging infrastructure at Scotland’s busiest airport.

Construction cost consultancy Soben has expanded its EMEA team with the appointment of Robert McQueen and Max Elswood as project directors for Soben Consultancy UK & Europe as part of its targeted plans for growth. A quantity surveyor for 17 years, Robert joins Soben from Robinson Low Francis, w

Housing solutions provider Mears Group has appointed a new employee director Jay Whistler.

Residential development land with planning permission in principle for 300 houses at Delnies in Nairn is being marketed for sale.

The developers behind a proposed £15 million Stirling distillery and visitor centre have said they are still committed to the project despite being “extremely surprised” by Stirling Council's decision to reject the planning application.

A key technical apprenticeship has been revised and updated to improve career development opportunities across the building engineering sector. The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) and the Technical Apprenticeship Consortium (TAC) have worked together to enhance the Level 3 Building

Guy Marsden, director of Highbridge Properties, which is developing the Magenta Business Park with Clyde Gateway, looks at the growing importance that office occupiers are placing on ESG (environment, social and governance) credentials and why they are becoming increasingly important factors in the