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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’.

The CCG Group has completed its latest supply and install contract in Paisley with 52 residences owned by Ferguslie Park Housing Association (FPHA) the beneficiaries of new, high-performing windows and doors.

Persimmon East Scotland has submitted a major Planning Permission in Principle (PPiP) application for an ambitious development at Gavieside Farm, west of Livingston.

Pupils at Maybury Primary School are celebrating World Book Day with a donation from Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes towards their favourite titles. The brand-new school, located in the West Craigs area of Edinburgh, welcomed its first batch of pupils back in January – 26 P1 learners who

A golf hotel in North Berwick is to be demolished and replaced with a block of flats after councillors voted in favour of two separate planning applications.

Ian Hughes, engagement director, Scotland for the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), stresses the importance of construction apprenticeships in Scotland. Apprenticeships are a vital component of the Scottish construction industry. This week (3 – 7 March 2025) marks Scottish Apprentic

Enevate Homes, a modular housing manufacturer with a factory in Wishaw, has announced a £2.9 million investment in its staff, plant, and equipment to facilitate significant expansion. Scottish Enterprise is supporting the company with grant funding of £739,000 as part of the economic age

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.

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

Paragon Bank’s SME Lending division has provided building, civil engineering, construction and aviation firm TSL Contractors with a £2 million funding facility for an Airbus helicopter to support its expanded workload.

Beaver Bridges Ltd has been awarded a contract for a Forth Road Bridge cable inspection project by BEAR Scotland.

Akela Ground Engineering has appointed precast piling manufacturing expert John Ward to support the expansion of its precast manufacturing operations in England. With over 35 years of industry experience and a wealth of operational insight from roles with Aarsleff Ground Engineering UK, Centrum Pile

Housing minister Paul McLennan said the Scottish Government will "carefully consider" any recommendations from the Grenfell Inquiry Phase 2 Report that apply to Scotland, with a full response and cladding remediation action plan earmarked for next month.

The 125th anniversary of Scotland’s largest construction trade association, SELECT, has been marked with the tabling of a special motion in the Scottish Parliament. The campaigning trade body was singled out for congratulations in a declaration lodged by Monica Lennon, the Scottish Labour and

Muir Timber Systems has completed the delivery of timber kits for 17 affordable homes in Westquarter, Falkirk, in collaboration with Glenesk Homes.