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New technology has been deployed to help enforce a Chinese smoking ban by taking away the privacy of toilet users when smoke is detected. Two shopping centres in the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen have installed new glass toilet cubicle doors, which are designed to turn from opaque to transparent
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Robertson Facilities Management (RFM) has secured a two-year contract to deliver grounds maintenance and winter gritting services for ScotRail following a competitive tender process. This award marks the first time RFM has worked with ScotRail, the national passenger rail operator in Scotland.
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Dalux’s Scottish operation is playing a vital role in the company’s rapid ascent to become Europe’s largest provider of BIM (Building Information Modelling) software — a milestone highlighted by the recent industry recognition of Dalux’s SiteWalk feature as a key driver
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A major £6.5 million expansion has been announced for Dumfries House, creating a new state‑of‑the‑art events venue designed to reflect King Charles III’s long‑standing commitment to heritage, sustainability and traditional craft. The development, named The King’s Hall, will
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CIBSE has launched its refreshed brand identity, marking a significant moment in its 129-year history and signalling a new era for how the institution presents itself to the world.
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The Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has launched its search for this year’s most promising apprentices and trainees in the construction plant industry. Entries are now open for the CPA Stars of the Future Awards 2026, and nominating has never been easier. Nominations can be made onli
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National mental health charity Change Mental Health has announced a partnership with renewable energy company Drax to embed mental health learning into the workplace while building resilience of workers in rural locations across Scotland.
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Duck Bay Hotel and Restaurant has unveiled ambitious proposals to create a world‑class marina and yacht haven on the banks of Loch Lomond as part of a major new phase in its long‑term development strategy.
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A man-made mountain of more than 2,500 tonnes of crushed demolition material has been transported across Edinburgh as part of an innovative scheme to provide a long-term solution for people facing homelessness. The mammoth operation saw almost 100 truckloads of inert building rubble recycled from a
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A long‑disused garage on Dundee’s Broughty Ferry Road could soon be replaced by a trio of contemporary homes, with new plans submitted by Block Nine Architects for the constrained site.
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SSEN Transmission has officially marked the start of early enabling works on its Spittal to Peterhead subsea cable link, a critical project that will strengthen Scotland’s energy network and accelerate the transition to a low-carbon future.
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McTaggart Construction has been praised for its support of the British & Scottish Cycling Festival held at Irvine Beach over the Hogmanay and New Year period.
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Hundreds of pupils and staff celebrated the start of a new era in the brand-new Galashiels Academy, as the facility opened its doors for the very first time this week. Excited pupils gathered outside the impressive new community campus at the start of the day, before they were welcomed into their ne
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A homeowner is at his wits’ end after spending months trying to get a 550-pound bear removed from beneath his house. Kenneth Johnson, who lives in Altadena, California, claims the animal has been living in his crawlspace since November and that the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (C
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Legal firm DWF has appointed Gary Georgeson as a director in its real estate team in Edinburgh, marking another step in its continued investment and growth across Scotland. Mr Georgeson brings 20 years' experience in the commercial property sector, advising on all aspects of real estate matters with
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