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The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and the Architects Registration Board (ARB) are calling on architects to prepare for the end of the UK-EU transition period.

Plumbing and heating professionals in Scotland who are operating under historic grading “Grandfather Rights” are being warned that time is fast running out for them if they want to retain their Grading Card, without which they will be ineligible to work on sites. As part of a shake-up by

The Wates Group has signalled a commitment for every one of its business units to achieve Living Wage Recognised Service Provider (RSP) status within five years.

Cooper Cromar’s David Dick was named Rising Star of Scotland at the fifth annual British Council for Offices (BCO) NextGen Awards last week. The Awards are part of the BCO’s NextGen programme, which sets out to mentor and encourage the next generation of property professionals to become

Unwanted carpets are to be transformed into state-of-the-art horse riding surfaces under a new initiative from Angus Council.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has proposed a public censure for collapsed contractor Carillion instead of a financial penalty, despite finding its directors to have been knowingly reckless in their reporting of the company’s performance.

The Discovery Garden at Ocean Terminal is to be retained under a redesign of the Trams to Newhaven project.

Glasgow-based developer of affordable and mid-market homes Swan Group has appointed Colin Anderson as commercial director. Colin joins managing director Phil McGinlay and land & development director Derek Smith to build on the success of the senior team.

The developer behind two Scottish onshore wind farms is gearing up for growth as it appoints six new recruits based out of its Hamilton office. Family-owned Banks Group, which was recently given planning permission for Scotland's tallest wind farm, plans to significantly expand its portfolio of rene

Ambitious proposals for a £27.5 million flood protection scheme for Millport are another step closer to fruition.

Bid and tender specialist AM Bid is to focus on helping organisations win public sector contracts as it continues to bounce back from the effects of COVID-19. Despite the challenges caused by the pandemic, the company’s net profit remained positive at £20,380 to the year end 30 Sept

Aberdeen City Council has unveiled two refurbished nursery settings as part of the £23 million development work being undertaken across the city as new nurseries take shape in preparation for the eventual rollout of extended Early Years Learning and Childcare hours. The revamped nurseries at T

The construction industry is confronted with historic challenges, as well as great opportunities in meeting the target of net zero, including a projected need for up to 300,000 new jobs. As last week marked the first Green Jobs Taskforce meeting, CITB’s sustainability and innovation lead, Rich

Plans are being developed for a waste management facility at the former landfill site at Dalmacoulter, Airdrie. North Lanarkshire Council has submitted a planning application for the site, which would create a Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) and waste transfer centre.

A 50/50 joint venture energy services company between Vattenfall and Midlothian Council has been launched to deliver low carbon energy projects across the area. The first project to be delivered under the ESCo will be a low carbon district heating network supplying the new Shawfair town in the