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The transformation of Union Terrace Gardens (UTG) is set to commence this summer following the selection of a contractor by Aberdeen City Council. The flagship City Centre Masterplan project will transform the Victorian park into an inclusive 21st Century spac

Property fit-out, refurbishment and bespoke joinery expert SJS has celebrated a record £12 million year with a series of appointments and promotions. Three long-serving members of the team have been promoted to director level, while a well-known industry professional has been appointed as a fo

Structural and civil engineering consultant David Narro Associates (DNA) has announced the promotion of Robbie Templeton from associate to senior associate in the firm’s Edinburgh office. Having been with the practice since graduation in 2006, Robbie was described by practice founder David Nar

A £24 million heating district network which will help to tackle fuel poverty has opened in Glenrothes. Designed by engineers WSP, the new low carbon heating system is the first 100% renewable, large-scale district heating network in Scotland.

The Competition and Market Authority (CMA) has secured the disqualification of two former directors of a drainage product manufacturer that breached competition law. The competition watchdog issued a statement of objections issued in December 2018 alleging that three suppliers of pre-cast concrete d

The developer behind plans to regenerate the former McLellan Galleries in Glasgow’s Sauchiehall Street has fleshed out its vision for the project. The iconic city block, which is at the centre of the transformative new Avenues Project, will be turned into one of Glasgow’s most contempora

A new-build early learning and childcare centre for up to 205 children has been approved for Carnoustie. Elected members at an Angus Council development standards committee meeting granted planning permission for the Pitskelly Park project in Barry Road.

Road and transport works totalling £10.6 million have been approved for Aberdeen. Boosted by £2.5m of additional funding, the 2019/20 programme includes the resurfacing of carriageways and footways, refurbishing crossings, lighting improvements, pothole repairs, flooding and coastal prot

City of Glasgow College is to host an event that will hear from key industry influencers and include presentations, panel discussions and demonstrations around the themes of innovation, skills and sustainability. The National Construction Skills & Innovation Summit takes place on April 30 at the

The total amount of derelict and urban vacant land in Scotland has decreased by 716 hectares (6%) in the latest year, according to Scotland's Chief Statistician. The latest annual statistics found that the extent of vacant and derelict land in Scotland has fallen from 11,753 hectares in 2017 to 11,0

Three generations of carpentry & joinery apprentices are playing a key role in the construction of Forth Valley College’s new Falkirk Campus. Harry Bedborough (66, Stirling), Steven Dunn (51, Denny), Andrew Dunn (19, Denny) and Steven Wilson (20, Denny) are all either former, or curre

Lidl GB has confirmed that its new warehouse at Eurocentral, near Motherwell, will be fully operational by November, as it welcomed local politicians and councillors for an exclusive visit to the site. Guests including Neil Gray, MP for Airdrie and Shotts, Graham Simpson, MSP for Central Scotland Re

Green MSP Ross Greer has pledged to set the record for any planning application in Scottish history by pledging to deliver at least 50,000 objections to the relaunch of plans for a development on the banks of Loch Lomond. The £30 million development, named Lomond Banks, aims to transform an ar

Edinburgh’s first purpose-built music and performance venue for over 100 years has received full planning permission. The £45 million venue, which will be called the Dunard Centre, will seat 1,000 people for concerts and events in the heart of St Andrew Square and is the flagship cultura

A key milestone in the journey to transform the Caol Ila Distillery visitor experience has been reached after Argyll & Bute Council formally granted planning permission for the development. With the green light given from planners, work is now expected to begin on the expansion of the distillery