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Given the developing situation regarding coronavirus, BESA, ECA and SELECT have launched a joint engineering services industry survey.

The campaigning body for the electrotechnical industry in Scotland has added its voice to the Scottish Government’s consultation on the use of cash retentions in construction. In a detailed response on the practice, SELECT has firmly stated its long-held view that Holyrood should introduce a s

Independent property specialist Graham + Sibbald has continued to hire to strengthen its UK-wide credentials in the petroleum and roadside sectors. (from left) Cathy Noble, Stephanie Walker, Calum Campbell and John Docherty of Graham + Sibbald (Image by Stewart Attwood)

Global real estate advisor CBRE has announced the appointment of Gregor Porteous for its operational real estate (OPRE) team in Scotland. Gregor joins the firm from J&E Shepherd in Edinburgh where he was a commercial surveyor in the valuation team for over five years. He is a member of the Royal

Amid the stark shortage of Grade A office space, Guy Marsden says it’s time for occupiers to think outside the city centre box. A recent report from property services company, CBRE showed that Grade A office supply in Glasgow has reached a ‘critically low’ level and there is little

A new Loughborough University report exploring LGBT experiences in the construction industry has revealed that LGBT women say gender is a bigger barrier than sexuality when it comes to moving up the job ladder.

A youth football club from Erskine is celebrating after netting a four-figure donation from CALA Homes (West). (from left) Matthew Burke, Calum Graham, Scott Maclachlan (coach), Symon Graham (coach), Callum Muir and Kyle MacLachlan

Barratt Homes has donated £1,000 to Play Midlothian as part of its ongoing community fund initiative. The donation will help the running costs of Play Midlothian’s Out2Play project, providing weekly outdoor play sessions at four green spaces in Dalkeith, Gorebridge and Mayfield for child

Drivers are being advised to allow extra time for journeys via Hyndford Bridge while traffic signal upgrade work is underway.

A housebuilder has announced plans to diversify into hydroponic vertical farming.

The Ironworks arts and music venue in Inverness could be demolished and replaced by a 162-bed hotel.

Highland Council has terminated the tender process for its trades services framework after concerns were raised by members and bidders over the process and tender exercise.

Scottish Borders Council has taken possession of the newly completed Jedburgh Grammar Campus following handover by its development partner hub South East and main contractor BAM Construction. 

A prominent Paisley town centre site which has lain empty for a decade could be brought back into use as new flats – with a proposal to sell it to developers Nixon Blue going to councillors next week.

Edinburgh councillors are expected to approve plans to build 250 new homes in the west of the city this week.