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The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has today launched its Strategic Plan 2025-29, outlining its approach to supporting the construction industry's skills and training needs over the next four years.  This Plan emphasises the importance of collaboration with industry and UK governme

Transport Scotland has launched a market consultation seeking the views of the construction industry and associated sectors to inform the A9 Dualling programme’s procurement approach to constructing the sections yet to be dualled between Perth and Inverness.

Councillors in Orkney have unanimously approved plans for a £50 million six-turbine wind farm at Quanterness, west of Kirkwall.

Chartered surveyor Bruton Knowles has reported record growth within its Utilities and Infrastructure (U&I) Team over the last 12 months, with profits soaring by 20%. From its office in Paisley, the firm has defied the challenging economic environment by expanding the team across the UK, breaking

Balfour Beatty has commenced construction on the new Nairn Academy school, having been awarded the £61 million contract by The Highland Council at the end of 2025.

Commercial real estate investor, developer and asset manager Firethorn Trust has passed a major milestone at its purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) scheme in Leith Walk, Edinburgh, with the completion of the building’s substructure.  Ogilvie Construction has been appointed to deli

A public consultation event on Perth and Kinross Council's plans to build housing at the former Balhousie Primary School site in Perth will be held on Thursday 6 March.   The drop-in event will be held between 6pm to 8pm at the Assembly Hall, Perth Grammar School, Gowans Terrace.

Clark Contracts has been appointed by Glasgow City Council to the panel of contractors on two lots of its £12 million Statutory Private Property Housing Repairs Framework which is intended to run until 2028. Works awarded on this framework will consist of both internal and external refurbishme

The Plumbing and Heating Federation has raised concerns over the slow pace of heat pump installations following newly released Freedom of Information figures. Data from the Home Energy Scotland (HES) Grant and Loan Scheme and the Private Rented Sector (PRS) Landlord Loan Scheme reveal that fewer tha

Cala Homes (East) has secured detailed planning permission for the fourth phase of a major Queensferry development.

Road safety improvements are to be made at two sections of the A726 Glasgow Road in East Kilbride and Strathaven.

Persimmon Homes is inviting local artists to submit proposals for a public artwork at its new housing development in Coaltown of Wemyss. As part of the Castle Park development, Persimmon will be installing public art that celebrates the area’s history while looking towards the future. Artists

An annual award given to Dundee City Council's Construction Services Apprentice of the Year has been picked up this year by an electrician. Lee Millar, in his second year as an electrician, was presented with the Bill McKay Trophy on Friday.

Moray Council is inviting passionate and innovative partners to help transform the former M&Co building and Gordon Arms Hotel, in the heart of Elgin, into a vibrant cultural and commercial destination.

East Lothian Council has announced another round of funding for traditional building repairs as part of the Dunbar Conservation Area Regeneration Scheme (CARS). The scheme has so far supported seven repair projects, which are either due to progress on site or have been completed, and has allocated a