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Orkney Islands Council has appointed Warmworks Scotland, following a competitive tendering process, as the new Home Energy Efficiency Programmes for Scotland: Area-Based Scheme managing agent for Orkney.

John Toms on the implications for city centres if the transition of properties from commercial to residential becomes commonplace.

Property developers have been invited to transform a former World War II RAF control tower into a luxury home.

Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) has appointed development expert John Maclennan as its innovation manager to drive collaborative innovation projects in the Highlands, Islands and North East regions. John joins the CSIC team from Scottish Enterprise, bringing a wealth of experienc

The University of Glasgow has re-appointed Clark Contracts to its construction framework for a fourth consecutive time. This appointment will see Clark Contracts deliver construction, refurbishment, fit-out and maintenance works up to £3 million over the next 2-4 years. 

akp Scotland has been engaged as principal contractor to carry out the major refurbishment of the gothic style listed Aberfoyle Primary School to create an up-to-date learning environment.

Ogilvie Construction has landed an internationally-recognised award for demonstrating high health and safety standards for the seventh consecutive year. Ogilvie has received a RoSPA Gold Medal Health and Safety Award for working hard to ensure its staff get home safely to their families at the end o

Principal contractor and specialist trade expert Linear Group has launched its main contracting arm Linear DC into the North of England, less than 18 months since the business was established in Scotland.  (from left) Matt Hurley, Angela Eckersley, Dan Hooker and Andy Ineson

Simon Allford has been elected the next president of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). The AHMM co-founder will serve as president elect from September 1 and will then serve as RIBA president for a two-year term beginning on September 1, 2021 followed by one year as immediate past pr

Economy secretary Fiona Hyslop has announced a £10 million package of measures to recruit and retain apprentices, including additional funding for the Scottish Government’s Adopt an Apprentice programme.

The Construction Industry Coronavirus Forum (CICV Forum) has launched a colourful new social media campaign reminding the public to let construction workers do their jobs safely as Scotland strives to rebuild the sector.

Build-to-rent property operator Moda Living has announced a partnership with Hamilton-based technology firm Utopi to build a complete digital infrastructure and optimise smart building technology across Moda’s entire development portfolio. The IoT powered software will lower energy c

JR Group has successfully delivered 30 affordable homes on East Academy Street in Wishaw as it awaits a decision on plans for 12 more flats in the town.

Work to deliver 43 affordable homes on the site of a former primary school in Dundee is now under way, Abertay Housing Association has confirmed. (from left) Barry Moore, chief executive of Abertay Housing Association (AHA); Ron Neave, vice chair of AHA; Kath Mands, chair of AHA; Dawn Kane, business

Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) will receive a share of almost one million euros to help Sri Lanka address workforce shortages in renewable energy skills and meet its ambitious targets.