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Highland councillors have expressed concerns that the Scottish Government’s new national planning strategy and policies could fall short on delivering regional priorities for the region and in achieving Scotland’s transition to net zero.

The latest generation of modern and energy-efficient council homes have been completed in North Ayrshire on the site of the former Largs Academy and Kelburn Primary School. The £20 million project at Flatt Road, Largs, has seen 123 new units created as part of a wider commitment to build 1,625

West Dunbartonshire Council’s pioneering heating network has been shortlisted for another prestigious national award.

An industry-first low carbon reinforced concrete solution is being trialled on National Highways M42 Junction 6 improvement scheme.

Unions have submitted a pay claim to the Construction Industry Joint Council (CIJC) seeking a 10% pay increase in a bid to redress pay cuts and the rise in the cost of living faced by its members.

The Cumberland Building Society has announced a six‐figure investment to support a luxury hotel rebrand and refurbishment project in Oban. The Cumberland has financed more than 60% of the acquisition of the hotel in the seaside town of Oban.

Dunnet Bay Distillers has submitted plans to transform a 200-year-old mill into a destination whisky distillery.

Housebuilder Dandara has received official quality approval from warranty provider Premier Guarantee for its Shawfair and Eskbank Gardens developments in Midlothian. Both developments received a ‘Quality Recognition Award’ based on a series of rigorous criteria including the standard of

Real estate advisor CBRE has made another key appointment for its growing project management and building consultancy department. Emily Hughes has joined the firm as a senior project manager and will be based in the Glasgow office. Previously, Emily was a senior surveyor at Workman LLP and prior to

Workplace design and management consultancy Space Solutions has announced Cancer Support Scotland as its new charity partner to mark the business’ 25th anniversary. After members of staff from across the business voted for their chosen charity, Cancer Support Scotland was selected as the compa

Akela Ground Engineering (GE) has secured a contract to deliver piling solutions for the extension of ALDI supermarket at Redbrae Road in Falkirk.  Valued at £27k, the project follows Akela GE's successful completion of a large-scale refurbishment and extension of ALDI supermarket at Crai

Andy Gotts, director of civil and structural engineering at design, engineering and project delivery company BakerHicks, has been appointed as the new chair of the Scottish Regional Group (SRG) of The Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) on a two-year term. He succeeds Michael Kilpatrick,

Burnhouse Engineering has expanded its team to manage new contracts following its relocation into new premises in Beith last year. Thomas McGraith has joined the company as an estimator and will focus on pricing and customer liaison for new projects.

Glasgow-headquartered Mabbett & Associates Ltd has taken the first step in a strategic growth journey by acquiring Inverness-based planning and design specialist GH Johnston Building Consultants Ltd (GHJ). Mabbett said the acquisition will enhance the combined group’s offering of comprehen

Glasgow's new transport strategy has mapped a course to a city network that tackles poverty, supports economic success, creates thriving, liveable neighbourhoods and plays a central role in the fight against climate change.