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Whiteburn Projects has become accredited as a Living Wage employer. The developer's Living Wage commitment will see everyone working at Whiteburn and on its development projects receive a minimum hourly wage of £9.50. This rate is higher than the statutory minimum for over 23s of £8

Aberdeen City Council's appeal against a decision to award protected status to eight blocks of 1960s high-rise flats has now reached the Scottish Government. Historic Environment Scotland (HES) granted A-listed status back in January to Gilcomstoun Land, Porthill Court, Seamount Court, Virginia

Procast employee and new dad Conor Reid has been named Apprentice of the Year in Roofing in west central Scotland. Conor, who is in his third year of studies at South Lanarkshire College, was presented with a special medal, certificate and a cheque at the company headquarters in Strathaven. 

Aberdeen City Council is investing in a £5.2 million project that will see low-carbon and energy-efficient technology installed in 100 council homes. Solar panels, heat pumps and battery storage systems will all be installed, with the aim of demonstrating how green innovations are a viable rou

An international cohort of 11 innovative start-ups has been handpicked to take part in Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc’s (MSIP) latest accelerator programme, committed to amplifying sustainable mobility and decarbonisation. Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc (MSIP), a joint venture between Mi

As part of the centenary celebrations of the David Stow building in Jordanhill – Glasgow’s former teaching college – CALA Homes (West), which is currently completing a transformation project of the landmark building, has launched the search for Glasgow’s Best Teacher 2021.

Morgan Sindall Group said today it is now on track to deliver a full year performance significantly ahead of its previous expectations following further positive operational and strategic progress since its previous update in February. Providing an update on trading and an outlook for the 2021 finan

Plans have been unveiled to transform Caldwell House in East Renfrewshire into a retirement village.

Critical infrastructure provider Amey has appointed a new operations director to bolster its project capability in Scotland, Frazer Meiklejohn has joined the business to lead the account teams which deliver facilities management and lifecycle works for ma

Douglas Smith has joined contractor McGill as commercial director with a remit to increase the company’s growing ambitions. McGill recently announced its merger with Alliance Electrical Services to solidify its position as a strong mid-tier contractor in the North East of Scotland, operat

The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) has named current New London Architecture managing director Tamsie Thomson as its new chief executive. Tamsie, who was previously director of the London Festival of Architecture, will join the organisation in July at what it described as "a ti

Mast Architects has made a round of promotions within its architectural team Rachel Houghton, Morgan Stephen and Martin McFarlane have been promoted to the position of senior architect in recognition of their skills and contribution to the practice over recent years.

A landlord of commercial premises in Aberdeenshire whose former tenant refused to pay for the cost of work to the property at the end of their tenancy has successfully obtained a decree for payment from the Outer House of the Court of Session.

Perthshire-based builder Hadden Construction has described its latest results as “disappointing” despite recording profits rising by more than 50% in the year ending March 2020. Newly-published accounts for the Aberuthven firm revealed sales climbed to £28.96 million last

Glasgow City Council has today accepted £437,500 in developer contribution funding for the Holland Street Avenue, part of the £115 million Avenues programme being delivered through the city centre.