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Glasgow-based central heating and electrical company Saltire Facilities Management has announced ambitious plans to expand its east coast operations.

The future of planning in East Ayrshire has been thrown open to the public with the launch of the council’s Local Development Plan2 consultation this week. Residents, community groups and local businesses are all being asked to contribute their views on a new Main Issues Report, which sets the

A new contractor is being sought to complete work at Aberdeen's £350 million harbour expansion amid speculation about the continued involvement of lead contractor Dragados UK.

Anderson Anderson & Brown LLP (AAB) has appointed Derek Gemmell as head of construction & property and Stuart Rose as head of construction & property strategy as it prepares for the construction sector to re-open after lockdown. Both Mr Gemmel and Mr Rose have significant experience in t

HFD Construction managing director David Shearer gives his take on coming out of lockdown and some of the Phase 1 steps. On the 23rd March, the First Minister issued guidance that placed Scottish construction sites into lockdown. Almost since that moment, HFD has – like many others in the sect

Independent consulting engineer Dougall Baillie Associates (DBA) has secured a significant contract at a major development site near Ayr which, in its initial phase, could provide 750 new homes. DBA has been instructed by Allanvale Land Investments to provide key transportation, road and bridge engi

Landlords of private rented homes and their agents are urging the Scottish Government to consider the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic on Scotland’s ongoing efforts to improve the energy efficiency of Scotland’s private rented homes.

A new survey of senior and legal management within the global construction industry has showed unanimous agreement that risk management on projects can be further improved. Of those interviewed, 38% felt that ‘time’ was the single most important factor in triggering conflict while 38% id

Knight Frank has announced seven new promotions across its commercial operations in Edinburgh and Glasgow. Three senior promotions have been made in the valuations team, with Neil Kirk made partner in Edinburgh, while Matthew Aitchison and David Findlay – based in the Scottish capital and Glas

The University of Dundee has withdrawn its planning request for the demolition of historic tenement buildings in a bid to address concerns from a heritage body and the local authority. Plans had been submitted to Dundee City Council in March to bulldoze the four-storey block at 16-18 Airlie Place to

A new hotel development has been given the green light by Glasgow City Council.

SSE has approved a final investment decision for the 103-turbine 443MW Viking onshore wind farm in a step which will bring forward around £580 million of investment to Shetland.

Developers have been given the go-ahead to transform a former nightclub in Edinburgh into a new boutique hotel and ceilidh hall.

Glasgow-based civil engineer RJ McLeod will lead the construction of the country’s newest onshore wind farm following the award of a multi-million-pound contract by Vattenfall. 

Alan Lusty, founder and CEO of multi-disciplinary engineering business, adi Group, has said his industry must develop a laser sharp focus on inspiring a generation of female engineers, if it is to secure a sustainable workforce. As his company marks International Women in Engineering Day on June 23r