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A proposed compulsory purchase of a derelict hotel in Carrbridge with the aim of developing the land into affordable housing for the benefit of the community has been given the green light by councillors. Members of Highland Council's economy and infrastructure committee gave their su

UK construction companies reported a sustained recovery in output volumes during October, but the rate of expansion was the slowest for five months, according to the latest survey of purchase managers.

The Scottish Electrical Charitable Training Trust (SECTT) has once again teamed up with Electrical Safety First (ESF) to give free lockout kits to Scotland’s trainee electricians. 

A ten-metre-tall inflatable monkey has been installed on the exterior of Inverleith House in the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh to highlight the need for urgent action on climate change.

Mitie has renegotiated the terms of its proposed acquisition of Interserve's facility management business which values dropped the value of the transaction by around £81 million.

Contractor GRAHAM has reported a record revenue of £853.3 million in its latest published accounts for the financial year (up to 31st March 2020), a 16% increase on its performance for the same period in 2019 (£735m). The company has also posted an £11.3m profit before tax, wh

CITB chief executive Sarah Beale has given notice of her resignation which will come into effect from September 2021. Ms Beale has served as CEO since January 2017, having previously held a range of senior leadership positions at the organisation over the past 16 years. &nbs

Plans have been revealed for a £45 million commercial hydrogen production hub near Glasgow - aiming to be the first of its kind in Scotland. The plant, which will harness solar and wind power to produce ‘green hydrogen’, is being developed by Scottish energy firm Hy2Go.

Construction industry diamond blade and core drill supplier Diatech has appointed two new staff members as it looks to achieve its ambitious growth plans of £8 million turnover by 2022. The Perth-based business, established in 1994 by entrepreneur Jeremy Burgess, counts engineering and bu

Morgan Sindall has repaid the £9.5 million it claimed in furlough funding and will resume paying dividends to shareholders after a strong recovery from the first pandemic lockdown. Despite England going into a second lockdown tomorrow, the contractor said the latest restrictions

Glasgow’s Skypark business destination has achieved planning consent on its first outdoor coffee pod.

A consultation is under way regarding emerging proposals for a residential-led, mixed-use redevelopment at 108-114 and 116 Dundas Street, Edinburgh.

Solicitor Ramsay Hall outlines the cost of fraud to the construction industry and reveals how businesses can minimise risk. Fraud has been estimated to cost the construction sector £8 million a year. The impact of COVID-19 suggests that cost will rise significantly. The consequences for constr

The Scottish Joint Industry Board (SJIB) has added its voice to the parliamentary consultation on regulation of electricians, claiming that protection of title would “significantly enhance consumer, client and public protection and safety while deterring unqualified individuals”. The ind

Kingdom Housing Association’s regeneration of Fraser Avenue in Inverkeithing has been recognised at the Scottish Home Awards.