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FTI Consulting has today announced the opening of its dedicated Construction, Projects & Assets practice in Glasgow. Relocating from Stirling to the city's West Regent Street, the move marks a new chapter of continued investment in the firm’s built environment capabilities in the UK.

A new white paper by Scottish architecture firm Anderson Bell + Christie (ABC) is sounding the alarm on an often-overlooked climate challenge: the hidden carbon cost of constructing new buildings. Funded by Scottish Enterprise and Innovate UK, the research shows that as Scotland decarbonises heating

Northern Turbine Services, a specialist provider of installation, repair, and maintenance for onshore wind turbines, has secured £300,000 in funding from the Royal Bank of Scotland to purchase its leased premises in Orkney.

Project managers in the UK have seen average salaries increase by 10% according to the latest Salary and Market Trends Survey by the Association for Project Management (APM). The average salary for a project management professional now stands at £52,500 – up from £47,500 in 2023. F

NFRC (National Federation of Roofing Contractors) has introduced a pair of significant new benefits designed to help member companies safeguard their people, strengthen technical competence, and thrive in the roofing and cladding industry.   NFRC Members can now view and download sixteen Britis

Scotland’s most outstanding workplaces of the year have been announced, with British Council for Offices’ Awards going to five buildings across the country.  Held at the Grand Central Hotel on 16 May, the BCO’s annual Scottish Awards Lunch recognised projects that demonstrate

Edinburgh-based insurance repair and renovation specialists INSUREPAIR is expanding with the launch of a new property maintenance service.

A construction manager who was the driving force behind a multi-million-pound transformation of a cultural landmark has been named the Chartered Institute of Building’s Construction Manager of the Year. Jason Hunt MCIOB faced stiff competition from dozens of finalists across a variety of categ

Midlothian Council has released updated plans for the regeneration of Dalkeith town centre.

Manor Estates Housing Association Ltd (MEHA) has secured a £13 million funding injection from Royal Bank of Scotland, as it celebrates its 30th anniversary.

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) said today it has achieved consensus in support for its Levy Proposals that will help provide training for the construction industry across the next three years. The results show that 67% of construction employers are in support of CITB’s Levy pl

A striking Jacobean-style mansion in Anglesey, north Wales, is up for auction with a guide price of just £288,000—but prospective buyers won’t be able to set foot inside before placing a bid.

Cabinet secretary for transport, Fiona Hyslop, has announced the allocation of over £26 million to make it easier for people to walk, wheel and cycle for everyday journeys.

Law firm DWF has appointed Laura McCorquodale as a dispute resolution partner within its Edinburgh Infrastructure, Construction and Engineering team. Joining from Harper Macleod LLP, where she led the construction disputes team for the past five years, Laura brings experience in complex and high-val

Communities across Scotland seeking to set up renewable energy generation projects can bid for support from an £8 million government fund, which has reopened for applications.