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The Offshore Wind Growth Partnership (OWGP) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with HIE at Global Offshore Wind 2026, marking a shared commitment to strengthen the offshore wind supply chain in Scotland. Businesses across the Highlands and Islands looking to grow and compete in global offshore

Hardies Chartered Surveyors and Shepherd Chartered Surveyors will be joint headline sponsors for the Capability Scotland Gala Evening at Edinburgh’s Sheraton Grand on 3rd September 2026 for the second consecutive year.

The National Trust for Scotland is moving into the next phase of developing plans to transform its visitor facilities at Glenfinnan with the appointment of Highland-based LDN Architects.

Work will get underway later this year on essential upgrades to control infrastructure at ferry linkspans in the North Isles.

Plans have been submitted for more than 42,500 sq ft of new retail and leisure space at Fort Kinnaird retail park, creating more than 60 jobs for the local area.

The operator of Europe’s only quartz sand mine has been fined after an experienced electrician was killed after being struck by the blades of a mine BORA fan.

Three of Scotland’s most talented plumbing and heating apprentices have been crowned winners in their categories at the 51st Scottish Plumbing Apprentice of the Year (SPAY) competition. Held at West College Scotland in Paisley, the competition brought together 27 of Scotland’s most skill

Places for People has launched a near £300 million national framework renewal hunt for groundworks specialists across England and Scotland for the next four years.

Communities across Stirling will have the opportunity to suggest which local projects should benefit from contracts awarded to suppliers by Stirling Council with the launch of a new online portal.

Plans for a major new community delivering up to 2,800 energy-efficient homes on the west side of Livingston have been unanimously approved by West Lothian Council.

Sidey has secured contracts worth £50 million as part of Falkirk Council’s Phase 2 Window and Door Replacement Programme, strengthening its long-standing partnership with the local authority following the successful completion of Phase 1.

Glasgow City Council has granted permission for the demolition of the B-listed Hillhead Baptist Church, clearing the way for a 32-flat residential development on the site, despite more than 300 objections from the public.

Dumfries and Galloway Council has reported major capital investment across the region during 2025/26, with £74.005 million spent on agreed projects and programmes designed to improve places, support services and benefit communities across Dumfries and Galloway. The final Capital Investment Str

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has launched a new global guide alongside its 2025 UN Global Compact Communication on Engagement report, reinforcing its commitment to advancing sustainability across the built and natural environments. The new guide, Sustainability practice for su

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has today published its Construction Workforce Outlook 2026-30.