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A planning application has been submitted with Highland Council for a new life sciences innovation centre on Inverness Campus.

National Express chief executive Dean Finch has been appointed as the successor of David Jenkinson as group chief executive at Persimmon. Current CEO Mr Jenkinson gave early notice of his intention to step down in February, following just 15 months in the role.

New guidance has been issued which aims to ensure that moving home in Scotland can happen safely during the coronavirus outbreak.

The winners of the NHBC’s flagship Pride in the Job Awards have been revealed, with 40 site managers in Scotland recognised for achieving the very highest standards in house building. Celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, the competition saw 450 UK site managers winning a Quality Award f

Barratt Homes has officially restarted its build programme across Scotland having closed its developments in response to the coronavirus pandemic at the end of March.

The Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbers’ Federation (SNIPEF) has joined with colleges to ensure that apprentices are able to continue to learn their trade during the COVID-19 crisis.

The number of affordable housing approvals and starts in Scotland has increased compared to a year ago while affordable home completions have fallen, new figures have shown. There have been substantial increases in annual Affordable Housing Supply Programme approvals, starts and completions since 20

Ogilvie Construction has introduced a phased restart of its site operations across Scotland. The company has undertaken a detailed review of every one of its sites to implement the necessary safety requirements to protect staff as they return to work.

Councillors have given GHA the green light to proceed with its plans to develop 70 new homes at the site of a former Glasgow school. Glasgow City Council had agreed to sell the Garscadden Primary School site in Hurlford Avenue to the Association for £196,000 before plans were submitted back in

The Scottish Futures Trust (SFT) has launched a new Standard Information Management Plan (SIMP) which it said will enhance infrastructure delivery and performance within the Scottish Government’s Learning Estate Investment Programme. The SIMP enables public bodies to specify best practice digi

Construction work has recommenced on the new £15.1 million Renton Campus, West Dunbartonshire Council has confirmed. 

Having appointed a team to help prepare regeneration action plans for four city centre districts, Glasgow City Council has now launched a public consultation into the proposals.

Construction entrepreneur Lee Marley is the next participant in our Just a Minute feature. Name: Lee Marley

New figures released today by Scottish Renewables show the economic boost available if the government uses renewable energy to pursue a green recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. Every gigawatt of renewable power installed in Scotland creates 1,500 jobs and adds £133 million of GVA to our e

Inspection, maintenance and marine services company Rigmar Group has successfully delivered a two-year contract to carry out inspection and maintenance for the Aberdeen Offshore Wind Farm.