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Biologically inspired materials, able to grow and adapt to their environment, could extend the lifespan of electronic devices, medical implants and infrastructure, and unlock an array of environmental benefits, according to a report by the Royal Society.

A renowned Speyside mansion is being converted into a luxury holiday and events venue, aimed at whisky enthusiasts. Up to 10 new jobs are expected to be created by the launch of the venture at Rothes Glen in Moray and the proposal has already been given backing of up to £100,000 by Highlands a

Plans have been drawn up for a new block of 35 flats on the site of a vacant warehouse in Partick.

At just 17 years old, Ryan MacIsaac already has big plans for his career. The apprentice plumber has his sights on a top job at Stewart Milne Group as he marks Scottish Apprenticeship Week (1st – 5th March, 2021). Ryan, who started his apprenticeship with the independent home builder and timbe

Rugby union legend Gavin Hastings OBE talks to SCN about his playing career, being a qualified surveyor and his new role as a business consultant for The Shore Group in Scotland. For the uninitiated, and possibly SCN’s younger readers, Gavin Hastings is recognised as one of the outstanding rug

The Closeburn community-owned Passivhaus project, the first of its kind in Scotland, has won the “Housing and Regeneration” category at the SURF Awards 2020. Scotland’s Regeneration Forum (SURF) held its prestigious annual celebration presentation on 18th February to announce the w

The world’s first mixed-use net zero carbon development in a key quarter of Birmingham city centre has been unveiled by Woodbourne Group.

COVID-19 has fast-tracked a social revolution where a wider range of working choices could be on the horizon for hundreds of thousands of workers, according to a new report by the Scottish Futures Trust (SFT).  The report found that the workforce of the future - predominantly those who hav

The Knockroon Estate, on the outskirts of Cumnock, has been unveiled as the location for a world-leading energy project which aims to revolutionise how renewable energy supplies are generated, stored and used by communities in the area.

Campaigning trade association SELECT has launched a new series of recommended training routes to provide clear advice on the right path to becoming a qualified electrician in Scotland.

Regeneration business Peel L&P and Clyde Mission, led by the Scottish Government, will provide substantial funds towards the repairs of the iconic Finnieston Crane, following the agreed sale to community interest company Big Cran Co.

Glasgow-based construction group CCG has posted a rise in pre-tax profits to £19.9 million but warned that Brexit has caused "unquantifiable uncertainties" for the firm.

The environment business of Galliford Try has been appointed to Scottish Water’s new Non-Infrastructure Framework for the SR21-27 investment programme, in joint venture with MWH Treatment.

Former Rettie managing partner, Patrick Paton, and his wife, property marketing specialist Celia Paton, have joined forces to launch a new Scottish estate agency, Paton & Co. Paton & Co launched on March 15, 2021 from the couple’s home in the Borders, covering properties across Scotlan

Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) has launched a new initiative to train construction sector professionals in Passivhaus standards.