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The new pier is beginning to take shape at Tarbert Ferry Terminal as part of the £14.3 million upgrade project at the harbour. East view of pier demolition: concrete deck removal, temporary walkway to shore bollard and platform for crew access gangway are both operational

Two Scotland-based trade bodies are among the members of a new alliance for the multi-billion-pound UK engineering services sector that was launched today via a virtual industry event. Actuate UK is a collective of eight leading trade, technology, research, and professional bodies in engin

Thomas McMillan, Savills UK head of energy consultancy based in Perth, has been appointed as the new chair of Solar Energy Scotland, previously the Solar Trade Association. Mr McMillan aims to use the position to maximise the potential of relatively untapped renewable resource north of the border.

A 20-week feasibility study of Glasgow’s Langside Halls has resulted in proposals to transform the building for use as a community cultural and social hub.

GRAHAM has welcomed the “next generation of talent” to its Civil Engineering Graduate Programme.

An appeal has been submitted after Glasgow planners refused a plan for serviced apartments at a B-listed Glasgow city centre townhouse next to a music venue. The change-of-use and listed building applications involved empty offices at 266 St Vincent Street next to King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut.

Morar Living, part of Simply UK, has invested £20.5 million into the Scottish senior living sector with the opening of two new luxury state-of-the-art care homes in Renfrewshire and East Lothian, with both welcoming their first residents. Morar Living’s Bridge of Weir care home is a &pou

A civil engineer’s bid to persuade Lego to choose his design of the Forth Bridge for a future box set has received the 10,000 votes it needs. Michael Dineen, who worked in South Queensferry for two years, spending a painstaking four months building a 4.7 metre model of the landm

Balfour Beaty is in discussions with Moray Council and hub North Scotland over potential compensation due to delays in building the new Lossiemouth High School.

Create Developments has been granted planning consent for the development of a new 251-bed hotel at Edinburgh Airport.

Morris & Spottiswood has made two heavyweight appointments to its Scottish business. Gordon Clyne has been promoted to managing director of Scotland while Andy McLinden has been welcomed to the business as director of Fitout Scotland.

Bellway has reported an increase in revenues by more than 12% following a record number of home completions over the past six months.

A planning application has been submitted for the City of Edinburgh Council's proposed housing development at Granton Waterfront.

A major project to create a bar, restaurant and events space in Glasgow's landmark Beresford building began in earnest yesterday.

Specialist lender Reditum Lending has provided Allanvale Land Investments with a bridging loan of £10.8 million for a major residential and commercial development in South Ayrshire.