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The Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has appointed a skills and industry engagement officer to support workforce development and training opportunities for its members. Cheryl MacLennan takes up the role, in which she will focus on building strong relationships with members, supporting workf

Motherwell primary school pupils have gained first‑hand insight into the construction industry through a specialised careers and STEM event organised by Clark Contracts.

Wills Bros Civil Engineering has invested in a full suite of advanced survey technology to support its work as the main contractor on the large-scale A9 dualling project in Scotland.

Engineering and construction firm Burns & McDonnell has strengthened its UK Transmission & Distribution (T&D) practice with the appointment of Gareth James as head of civils, transmission & distribution, a pivotal role supporting the delivery of complex energy infrastructure projects

Construction work is now underway on SSEN Transmission's Spittal to Peterhead Link, marking an important step forward in the delivery of the major subsea cable project connecting Caithness with Aberdeenshire. Once complete, the 2GW High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) link will provide a secure and ef

A long-running Dundee joinery firm has ceased to trade, with all 23 employees made redundant. James Dewar and Alistair McAlinden from Interpath were appointed joint provisional liquidators to Alexander Oastler Ltd on 21 April 2026.

Astec Europe has appointed O’Kane Equipment Solutions Ltd as its official dealer for the Frontier track crushing and screening product line across Scotland and Northern England. Under the new partnership, O’Kane Equipment Solutions will represent Astec’s Frontier range of track cru

Offsite timber frame manufacturer Donaldson Timber Systems has introduced a range of house types to meet the increasing demand for cost-effective, sustainable, and Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) compliant housing solutions across the UK.

The average price of a property in Scotland reached £187,000 in February 2026, an increase of 2.3% when compared to 12 months prior, the latest House Price Index (HPI) has revealed.

Dundee Sheriff Court must make “urgent” improvements to privacy and ventilation in its custody unit, inspectors have said. A report by HM Inspectorate of Prisons (HMIPS), following a visit to the court custody unit (CCU) on November 6 last year, found the facility to be clean, generally

Collective Architecture has developed proposals for 157 new affordable homes for Wheatley, regenerating a prominent brownfield site in the east of Glasgow.

Scottish Renewables has today announced that its chief executive officer Claire Mack OBE has decided to step down from her role to pursue the next stage of her career. She will remain in post while the recruitment process for her successor is underway.

Gordons Construction Equipment is expanding its footprint across Scotland with the opening of a new depot in Blairgowrie — the family‑owned firm’s seventh site and its first construction‑only base.

Property consultancy Galbraith has announced a number of internal promotions to boost its services in rural management, estate agency, commercial property, building consultancy and forestry. Martin Cassels, chief executive of Galbraith, said: “I am delighted to recognise the dedication and tal

Inverness-based Macleod Roofing is marking its 35th anniversary year with the launch of a new Community Fund, turning decades of informal backing into a clear and lasting commitment to communities throughout the Highlands. Founded in 1990 by Sandy Macleod as a one-man operation in Golspie, the busin