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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

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has imposed fines totalling £371,700 on two former finance directors of Carillion plc for their roles in the construction giant's collapse.

Rail infrastructure contractor QTS Group has appointed Sara Crosby as its new HR director. Crosby is the first HR representative appointed to the company’s board in a move it said reinforces a commitment to investing in people.

UK construction output fell sharply again in December as weak demand, fragile client confidence and delayed investment decisions continued to weigh on the sector — though the pace of decline eased from November’s five‑and‑a‑half‑year lows.

Engineering and construction firm Burns & McDonnell has appointed Neil Humphries as head of planning, a role central to supporting the delivery of complex transmission & distribution (T&D) projects across the United Kingdom. Neil brings 20 years of planning and project controls experienc

The administration of the Stewart Milne Group (SMG) and its subsidiaries has been extended for a further 12 months following approval from the Court of Session in Edinburgh.

David McClure of Taylor Wimpey West Scotland has celebrated being crowned with a Pride in the Job Regional Award for his work at Castle Gate in Maidenhill. The site manager was recognised in the Large builder category by the National House Building Council (NHBC) at The Hilton in Glasgow in October.

Renovation and safety works at Ayr Sheriff Court have already cost more than £250,000, with further work still to be completed. A freedom of information request by the Ayr Advertiser shows that £262,898 has been spent across two phases of repairs at the scaffolded court building, and tha

A battery energy storage (BESS) operator has today secured a milestone infrastructure agreement with the National Grid to accelerate the building development of two new renewable energy projects in Glasgow and Dounreay over the next five years. The Grid Offer Notifications (GONs) agreed with the Nat

Work on more than 100 new homes in Elphinstone has been ordered to stop after East Lothian Council confirmed Bellway had begun construction in breach of planning conditions.

A planning application for 48 affordable homes at Ravenscraig has been approved by North Lanarkshire Council. Submitted by McTaggart Construction, North Lanarkshire Council and Ravenscraig Limited, the new homes will be built on Prospecthill Road, adding to the growing residential community within t

US billionaire Mark Zuckerberg has reportedly gifted noise-cancelling headphones to his neighbours in Palo Alto in an attempt to quell discontent over his expanding residential compound. Over the past 14 years, the Meta CEO has spent upwards of $110 million (c. £82m) acquiring at least 11 prop

Cardo Group has completed the acquisition of Paisley roofing business Faskin Group. Founded in 2010 by Frank and Karen O’Hara, Faskin Group has over 50 years of combined experience. Faskin’s approach has earned a strong reputation for excellence, long-standing client relationships, and s

Clark Contracts has been appointed as main contractor for the construction of a new Tesco Supermarket in Pitlochry.

Independent quarry business Hillhouse Group has appointed Alistair Borthwick as the organisation’s new chief executive officer. Alistair Borthwick will join the family-run business from global air-traffic control organisation NATS, where he served as chief financial officer, bringing extensive