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Clark Contracts has been awarded a sixth consecutive Order of Distinction in the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA)’s Health and Safety Awards 2026.

West College Scotland has been chosen by the Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers’ Federation (SNIPEF) to host the 51st annual Scottish Plumbing Apprentice of the Year (SPAY) competition at its Paisley campus on 12 June 2026.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) has lost its latest attempt to pursue multi-million‑pound damages from Multiplex, the contractor behind Glasgow’s Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH), after Scotland’s highest civil court ruled that the claims were raised too late.

CK Contracts has created 10 full-time jobs through its inaugural Skills Academy in North Ayrshire, tackling local unemployment while addressing skills shortages in the rail and civil engineering sectors.

Construction and real estate risk and insurance advisor J3 Advisory is continuing its UK expansion with the launch of a new Scotland office. The new office will be led by Mark Thompson, who joins the business following a successful career as sales director at a prominent insurer. With expertise acro

Glasgow Caledonian University research is helping to shape the next phase of Scotland’s approach to home energy efficiency, following the publication of consultation feedback on a proposed new national assessment framework.

The Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) has appointed Alan Russell and Catriona Peden as chair and vice chair of its advisory committee, reinforcing its commitment to ensuring that its procurement frameworks are shaped directly by the needs of the public sector. The SPA committee plays a central rol

With more homeowners across Scotland choosing to extend rather than move, property experts are warning that poor design decisions can turn a dream renovation into an expensive mistake. The issue will be explored at the Scottish Homebuilding & Renovating Show, returning to the SEC, Glasgow on 9&n

Residents and interested parties are invited to view the final plans for 43 modern, energy efficient homes at the site of the former Fullarton flats in Irvine.

David Wilson Homes Scotland is launching a unique new initiative that combines sustainability, nostalgia and community spirit by offering residents complimentary doorstep deliveries of locally sourced, glass-bottled milk.

SSEN Transmission is to carry out a temporary programme of ground investigation works near the River Beauly as part of permitted development activity to inform plans for the proposed replacement of the Black Bridge. Scheduled to begin today, the works will be carried out in stages over approximately

Lismore Real Estate Advisors has promoted Chrissie Clancy-Crofts to senior surveyor within its Edinburgh-based team. Chrissie first engaged with Lismore in 2022 through a work experience programme, while studying and subsequently joined the firm in November 2024.

A new social value report from Morris & Spottiswood Group has revealed a landmark year in which the business exceeded its centenary target of creating £100 million of social value for the communities it serves.

Kier has appointed Alexandra Smith as the new national frameworks director for its construction business, following the planned retirement of Deane Hudson, after a 39-year career with the company. Alexandra joined Kier Construction two years ago as senior business development manager for its London

The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) has lodged a First Notice to begin the court process for a Fatal Accident Inquiry (FAI) into the death of William Matthews. The 57-year-old, the owner and director of a roofing and plastering business based in Paisley, died on 5 August 2024 from