Dale Taylor, co-founder and technical director at Compliance LEV, takes on SCN's Just A Minute feature. How did you get started in the industry? I worked for a Kilmarnock-based blue chip engine component manufacturer, and dealt with ventilation issues for risky materials. As part of my duties I, sta
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Property consultant FG Burnett has announced the retirement of Graeme Watt after 42 years of service with building consultancy director Iona Foubister simultaneously joining the firm's board. Graeme Watt joined the business in 1981 and progressed to a shareholding director within the firm with a str
Following the full integration of GH Johnston Building Consultants Ltd (GHJ) in March 2023 as a new Planning & Design division within Mabbett & Associates Ltd (Mabbett), the company continues its growth journey with the addition of Gary Mackintosh (formerly owner of GMC Surveys) as principal
Construction SMEs risk losing out in a competitive market if they don’t embrace the use of social value in procurement, according to a new report by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).
A young artist has won Dandara's yearly competition to design the front cover of the event programme for Run Garioch, which will be held in Inverurie on 14th May. Eight-year-old Ruaridh Young’s design, featuring a smiling runner crossing the finish line against a backdrop of picturesque scener
Fraser Lynes explains why Cruden Homes' age-exclusive development is a new example of a low-carbon-footprint community. When it comes to finding the perfect home, everyone has their own list of essentials, whether that’s a home office, proximity to transport links, space for family get-togethe
Construction, property development and manufacturing company Heron Bros has secured multiple new contracts across the UK to add to its diverse portfolio. In Scotland, the firm has picked up a range of projects including the £13 million Eurostampa UK project, which will provide an 82,000 e
As a construction contractor, the success of your business lies in the balance of cash flow. Making sure you have enough money coming in to cover your expenses is vital to staying afloat, but it’s not always as easy as it sounds. When the going gets tough and cash is tight, financing is a grea
Falkirk Council has approved revised plans for the A9/A904 Westfield project to create an improved road network in place of the initially planned pedestrian bridge.
Work to deliver a state-of-the-art primary school in West Lothian has started.
Three essential causes focused on improving the lives and wellbeing of women and families in the East of Scotland have benefited from donations from Barratt Developments’ community fund.
A commercial judge has dismissed a £400 million action by an offshore energy company that alleged it had suffered loss by means of an unlawful means conspiracy perpetrated by another company and its partners in a bidding process for offshore wind farm sites.
A new affordable housing development on the site of the former Lairdsland Primary School in Kirkintilloch has welcomed its first tenants.
A second phase of improvement works to the Civic Square and War Memorial on Prestonpans High Street starts today after new funding was secured.
Dan Williams has been appointed as managing director of Skanska UK’s building services operating unit, which specialises in facilities management and mechanical, electrical and public health (MEP) engineering. Mr Williams moves into the managing director role from his current position of opera


