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Robertson, the main contractor at the newly-opened The Events Complex Aberdeen (TECA), has completed work to provide a temporary area for parking which has been made from asphalt containing three tonnes of waste plastic – the equivalent of 240,000 used plastic bottles.

Glasgow-based Aspire Industrial Services is celebrating after breaking the £1 million annual turnover barrier less than two years after it was set up. The family-owned business provides consumables, plant hire, tools and workwear to the demolition, construction and asbestos sectors.

Kevin Reid, chief executive of the Cruden Group, reflects on the theme of this year's Scottish Housing Day, "Housing as a Human Right". This year’s theme of Housing as a Human Right for Scottish Housing Day is an important and powerful one. Homes should absolutely be a place to provide safety

Electricity regulator Ofgem has given the go-ahead to SSEN’s plan for a 220MW transmission link from Orkney Islands following a consultation, subject to conditions which ensure value for money for all consumers.

Glasgow-based Mackenzie Construction has been awarded an 11th consecutive gold award at the internationally-renowned RoSPA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents) Health and Safety Awards in Glasgow.

Occupiers at one of Lanarkshire’s biggest business hubs - Strathclyde Business Park, managed by HFD Property Management Services - have introduced on-site bee keeping as part of an ongoing commitment to creating sustainable workplaces.

Edinburgh property developer Qmile Group has announced a two-year partnership with Watsonian Warriors, the mini rugby section of Scottish National League 1 and Super6 rugby club Watsonian FC. The partnership will see all Watsonian Warriors mini rugby teams, which run from Primary 2 to Primary 7, and

North Lanarkshire Council has announced new procedures allowing for enforcement access in order to carry out electrical safety checks in council properties.

A retired police officer has revealed his giant collection of 3,500 bricks which he has collected over the past nine years.

Luxury housebuilder and developer Mactaggart & Mickel has promoted Jamie McLean to group head of construction. This new role has been created to bring together four construction divisions within the group – Homes Scotland, Homes England, Contracts and Timber Systems – specifically to

Morris Construction has been appointed as the main contractor for the first phase of the HALO Urban Regeneration Company's new enterprise and innovation hub in Kilmarnock.

NHS Grampian has announced an independent review into the costs of the new Baird Family Hospital and Anchor Centre in Aberdeen, which are expected to end up £35 million over budget.

A major project to transform one of Glasgow's most recognisable buildings into a creative workspace called McLellan Works is now underway.

The developers behind plans to transform a former textile factory in Aberdeen city centre into an "urban village" including 460 homes and accommodation for 430 students have submitted a revised planning application.

Chartered surveyors DM Hall has entered into a three-year partnering agreement with the Association of Scotland’s Self-Caterers (ASSC) to be its preferred and promoted property services and advice provider. Founded in 1978, the ASSC is the leading source of knowledge on short-term letting and