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The Scottish Building Contract Committee (SBCC) Ltd has appointed Evelyn Scott as chair of its board following its 2025 AGM. Evelyn represents the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) on both the SBCC board and committee and brings a wealth of experience and a long-standing commitment to

A public realm improvement project in Kennoway has received a major funding boost thanks to the Levenmouth Reconnected Programme (LRP).

Scottish forestry management firm RTS Forestry Ltd has announced three senior appointments, effective from 1 October. Ross Kennedy, formerly senior director, has been promoted to joint managing director, serving alongside Norman O’Neill, as part of the succession planning for the business.

Global Energy Group is now to be known simply as ‘Global’ after the energy services company headed up by Roy MacGregor underwent a rebrand. Group companies Global Port Services, Global Crane Services, Global Wind Projects, Global Infrastructure, and Global Power Services (formerly Approv

The Building Research Establishment (BRE) has launched the latest iteration of its globally recognised sustainability assessment method for construction projects. A comprehensive framework for assessing and certifying the sustainability of new buildings, BREEAM New Construction Version 7 (NC V7)&nbs

Akela Ground Engineering has successfully completed groundworks for its first major contract in Ireland using its groundbreaking ABeam system.

Bellway site manager Peter Lawrie has been presented with a Seal of Excellence Award by the National House Building Council (NHBC). Peter, who lives in Dunfermline, received the prestigious award in recognition of the quality and presentation of his work at the company’s Earl’s Way devel

A small plant hire business on the Isle of Skye is the first in Scotland to invest in the next generation Cat TRS12 Tiltrotator.

Scotland’s first legally-binding targets to improve biodiversity must be accompanied by meaningful actions and reinforced by sufficient public resources, Holyrood’s Rural Affairs and Islands Committee has said in a new report.

It was a day of celebration and pride as Angus Housing Association officially opened the new Crudie Farm site, a 36-home development at the western edge of Arbroath.

Warmworks has been appointed to deliver a new project that will make homes warmer for housing association tenants in Moray. The Renewable Heat Project with Ark Housing Association will see 19 properties in Forres fitted with a range of energy efficiency improvements, aimed at lowering fuel poverty l

A time capsule has been interned at Edinburgh's North Bridge to mark the project’s work for future generations. Some of the items for the capsule included:

A historical landfill site is to be redeveloped to create a solar farm as part of the first phase of a green hydrogen infrastructure initiative being delivered by bp Aberdeen Hydrogen Energy Limited (bpAHEL), a joint venture between Aberdeen City Council and bp. RSK Renewables, an RSK Group company,

Joanna Vezey is to join Balfour Beatty in December as managing director of its UK Highways business. Joanna has over 25 years’ experience in the civil engineering and construction sectors, having joined Balfour Beatty as a graduate. She returns to the company from Laing O’Rourke where sh

Work is underway on the development of a new £14 million care home in Broughty Ferry, Dundee, following an official sod cutting ceremony, attended by Councillor Steven Rome, convener of fair work, economic growth & infrastructure and Councillor for North-East Ward - Dundee. The 54-bed care