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Fife College has been showcasing its industry-leading credentials by running an innovative training programme in partnership with construction firm Balfour Beatty. The three-day course in AutoDesk Revit – a fundamental computerised modelling tool used to plan, design, construct and manage buil

The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) and digital planning pioneers Future Cities Catapult (FCC) have jointly called on the planning profession to make bolder steps to embrace digital technology. The two organisations have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to build awareness amongst RTPI

Construction solutions provider Linear Group has appointed Ryan Broadley from Kier Scotland to head a brand new business as part of new expansion plans. Linear Design & Construct (LDC) is set to provide intelligent design and construction solutions through collaboration from project inception to

Work on a residential transformation of long-term disused land at a prominent section of Leith’s waterfront is now underway. The Waterfront Plaza project by CALA Homes (East) located opposite Ocean Terminal will see the creation of 388 homes, along with 1500sq.m of flexible workspace units ins

A £90 million proposal to regenerate the Clyde waterfront has been given the go-ahead by Scottish Government ministers. The Clyde Waterfront and Renfrew Riverside project will see construction of the first opening road bridge over the River Clyde, linking Renfrew and Yoker. It has been designe

Companies that provide critical government services will have to draw up “living wills” to avoid the public having to foot the bill if another major outsourcer such as Carillion collapses. New procurement measures unveiled by the UK Government yesterday will see key outsourcing firms inc

Unite is seeking reassurances that its members will be protected after Mears Group agreed to buy Mitie’s social housing repairs and maintenance business. The union is seeking an urgent meeting with Mears’ management in order to fully understand their short, medium and long-term plans for

Prime site property developer Queensberry Properties Ltd (QPL) has acquired the first residential site within the 7.5-acre mixed-use ‘New Waverley’ project from Artisan Real Estate Investors. Located in the heart of Edinburgh’s historic old town, the site, which has an estimated gr

GRAHAM has shown its commitment to investing in the development of its workforce by delivering over £400,000 worth of fully-funded training courses to its staff and supply chain in Scotland. Over the last three years the firm has provided 30 members of staff with SVQ levels 7-11 qualifications

An employability programme has passed the half way point in its campaign to find life-changing employment for 100 young people across Central Scotland. Since the Hand Picked 100 campaign launched earlier this year, fifty-eight 16-24 year olds have found employment thanks to local business leaders wh

Housebuilder and timber systems manufacturer Stewart Milne Group has today reported strong results which have seen the business deliver a second successive year of turnover and profit growth. The group posted a £40 million increase in turnover, from £240.5m to £279.2m for the year

The Specialist Engineering Contractors’ Group (SEC Group) has issued a call for a statutory authority to be introduced to regulate construction industry practice. The trade body proposed setting up a Construction and Infrastructure Authority which would replicate some of the powers associated

Kier Construction Scotland took home a top award for best Pupil/Student Experience at the prestigious Education Buildings Scotland awards, held recently at the Sheraton Grand Hotel in Edinburgh. The award ceremony brought education built-environment professionals from across the country togethe

A survey of members of The 5% Club has found that less than 2% of businesses are fully confident their employees are well placed to take advantage of the rising use of new technology. However, 78% of businesses surveyed strongly believe that earn and learn training opportunities, including apprentic

The landmark Erskine Bridge has been listed as a Category A structure. The crossing, one of only three bridges in Scotland with a main span exceeding 300 metres, was awarded the status by Historic Environment Scotland (HES) after it was recognised as being of special architectural interest.