Mac Mic Strategic Land has entered into a transformative joint venture with an affiliate of alternative investing specialist Cerberus Capital Management. Following a process led by Alvarez and Marsal Corporate Finance and Savills Capital Advisors, Cerberus has acquired a majority stake in Mac Mic St
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EDF power solutions UK is partnering with a workplace skills provider to address worker shortages in the renewable energy industry to aid Scotland’s net zero transition. The partnership will see employees from EDF power solutions UK volunteer in classrooms across Scotland as part of the Poweri
A start-up has unveiled its vision for a spider-like robot which it says could be used to advance lunar explorations and provide low-cost, low-carbon housing on Earth. Crest Robotics says "Charlotte" could construct a 200 m² home in a single day, using an extrusion system developed by a partner
The City of Edinburgh Council has been recognised alongside other local authorities across Scotland as a finalist in this year’s COSLA Excellence Awards for its Construction Skills work in the ‘Improving in Partnership’ category. The council is one of 15 finalists selected from hun
Ideas on tackling the climate emergency through reusing materials, public housing development and responding to urban sprawl are among the winning projects for the 2025 Architecture and Design Scotland and Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland Scottish Student Awards for Architecture. The wi
Jones Bros Civil Engineering UK has helped Sanquhar II Wind Farm reach a significant construction milestone with the first pouring of concrete on turbine foundations. The civil engineering firm is the principal contractor for the £400 million 44-turbine scheme that straddles both Dum
The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) has received the Silver Award of the Armed Forces Covenant (AFC) from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) in recognition of its support for the Armed Forces community. This follows the industry-led skills body signing the AFC and
Pupils in East and West Lothian have started the school year in brand new learning environments designed by consultancy Space Zero. The company provided interior design services and fitted furniture for three new primary schools: Craighall and Blindwells in East Lothian, and Hawkhill in West Lothian
A local East Renfrewshire charity has received its sixth bumper donation of £11,400 from Cala Homes (West) and Taylor Wimpey (West Scotland), thanks to its ongoing charity partnership with the consortium, Maidenhill. Both homebuilders, whose homes make up the Maidenhill community in Newton Mea
The transformation of the Wyndford area in north Glasgow is moving into its next stage, with three further buildings now earmarked for demolition. Wheatley Homes Glasgow has submitted prior notices to bring down the Maryhill Community Hub and two former janitors’ houses as part of the £1
Developer Headon has submitted two planning applications to Fife Council for the next phase of its St Andrews West development. The proposals outline the construction of 112 one- to four-bedroom homes, designed by architects Studio LBA.
Accountancy and business advisory firm Johnston Carmichael has grown its construction and property incentives expertise with the appointment of a new tax specialist. Alison McGlashan has been appointed as a director in the company's Inverness office, strengthening its tax expertise in capital allowa
Pend has completed a sensitive renovation and expansion of Whitberry, a Grade B listed Georgian farmhouse in East Lothian. Working alongside the clients-turned-project-managers, the Leith-based architects unified the home’s fragmented rear elevation and introduced light-touch interventions to
New research highlights concern from across Scotland about the role of industrial forestry corporations and asset management organisations who increasingly dominate the ownership and management of Scotland’s forests. The research concludes that more community ownership and management of woodla
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has launched a £250,000 project to upskill 100 rainscreen façade system installers and 24 supervisors to accelerate remediation works required across the country. Wigan-headquartered 3B Training Ltd, a multi-accredited CITB Approved Traini


