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A report outlining a new targeted inward investment plan focusing on nine key sectors to further internationalise Scotland’s economy has been published by the Scottish Government. Announced yesterday by trade, investment and innovation minister Ivan McKee, Shaping Scotland’s Ec

Dundee-based building services and construction company McGill has announced the launch of its newly created data and visual department. The company cited contract wins and market opportunities as the reason for the new department, which has been created as an addition to its fire and security

Frameworks to guide the regeneration of the Blythswood and Central districts of Glasgow city centre over the next decade have been approved. District Regeneration Frameworks (DRFs) have now been agreed for five of the city centre's nine districts following the previous approval of DRFs for

Edinburgh-based Custom Build Homes (CBH) has appointed John Baird as its new enabling coordinator. Assuming his new role, Mr Baird will support the company’s mission which is to diversify the supply of new homes by making it possible for everyone to design and customise their own home, resulti

Construction and manufacturing companies in the Highlands and Islands can soon access a new online hub aimed at boosting innovation in the region.

The JR Group has announced the launch of its new private home building division. JR Homes is seen as the natural step for the construction company which has grown from the strength to strength since its creation 25 years ago.

Professor David Adams and Megan MacInnes have been reappointed as Scottish Land Commissioners. Land reform secretary Roseanna Cunningham MSP made the announcement of their reappointment this week.

The Scottish Government has set a new ambition to increase offshore wind capacity to 11 gigawatts (GW) of energy installed by 2030 – enough to power more than eight million homes.

Taylor Wimpey has handed over the ownership of Frankfield Loch to North Lanarkshire Council, moving the loch into public ownership. The handover comes as Taylor Wimpey completes the legal obligations which formed part of the original planning consent for its local development of private new homes by

Barratt Homes has donated £1,000 to Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA) as part of Barratt North Scotland’s Community Fund initiative with the donation contributing to help Scotland’s only charity-funded helicopter emergency response service keep flying and helping those

A new generation of intelligent robots has been unveiled to help meet the increasing demand for under-floor insulation.

The Scottish Government has refused planning permission and listed building consent for the conversion of Edinburgh's former Royal High School into a hotel following a public inquiry.

An eye-catching entrance tower is one of several alterations which form part of a proposed revamp at Alea Casino in Glasgow’s Springfield Quay leisure park.

Emergency services were called to Glasgow city centre this morning after a man fell from scaffolding. Police and ambulance services attended the incident which occurred at St Vincent Lane around 7.45am.

Construction work has started at the Medicines Manufacturing Innovation Centre in Renfrewshire.