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Provider of offshore support services, Interocean Marine Services (Interocean) has been awarded a four-year extension to its frame agreement with multinational power company, Vattenfall. Strengthening the existing relationship, the new contract will see Interocean introduce its remotely operated veh

CIBSE continues to demonstrate its global influence and commitment to advancing sustainable building practices with a recent highly impactful visit to China. Led by CIBSE CEO Ruth Carter, President Elect Vince Arnold and Director of Membership Richard Goldsbrough, the delegation engaged in a series

Concept designs for improvements to Museum Square in Forres and the Square in Dufftown have been developed and Moray Council has asked for the public's views on them.

In recognition of National Tree Week (23 November—1 December 2024), eight volunteers from Taylor Wimpey East Scotland recently gave up a morning of their usual ‘day’ jobs to plant 550  trees in the new Auldcathie District Park in Winchburgh.   The homebuilder's latest sup

Highland councillors this week received a report on the Portree Link Road and the proposed next steps that will include the detailed design and specification for the project complete by February 2025, to allow tendering for construction to proceed. The earliest anticipated start date for constructio

A strategy to secure the future of Stirling’s historic assets has been approved by Stirling Council.

As Scotland prepares to introduce a new era of energy-efficient building legislation, Coldwells Build has introduced its first collection of prefabricated, Passivhaus-certified homes. Combining eco design with industry-leading construction standards, the company says ʻThe Coldwells Build Passivhaus

A planning application to build short-term let apartments on derelict land in Dunfermline city centre has been lodged with Fife Council.

Residents of a flats development in Kent have been left bemused after a new balcony was built around a lamppost. Construction began on the four-storey block of flats in Gillingham, in 2022 and developers have recently added balconies to the homes.

Scotland’s Build to Rent market is “stuck in the pipeline” with an estimated 14,000 new homes held up in the pre-planning or planning stage and at increased risk of not being delivered, property firm Rettie has revealed. In its latest report on the sector, Dr John Boyle, direc

Secure Trust Bank (STB) Real Estate Finance has provided Edmond de Rothschild Real Estate Investment Management (REIM) with a £13.7 million loan to regenerate Stead’s Place into a build-to-rent development in Edinburgh. Located near the foot of Leith Walk, Stead’s Place is a collec

A planning application has been formally submitted on behalf of West of Scotland Housing Association and Connect Modular for the construction of 33 new affordable homes on Allander Street in Cowlairs.

Northeast steel, sheet metal and cladding specialist KR Group is celebrating the successful recertification of its UKAS ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 standards, as well as EN 1090 and FASET accreditations. The achievement underlines the company’s unwavering commitment to the highest level of serv

Fibre cement and fibre gypsum building solutions firm James Hardie has recruited two new sales managers to enhance its operations and strengthen its footprint in Scotland. This strategic move demonstrates James Hardie's commitment to expanding its market presence and delivering exceptional service t

Arc-Tech (Scotland) has successfully delivered a £6 million Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) Services package for one of Edinburgh’s newest tourist destinations.