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East Renfrewshire Council has granted Briar Homes planning permission for a development of 39 private homes near Lyoncross Farm, on the southern edge of Barrhead.

Suir Engineering Ltd, one of Europe’s fastest-growing engineering services providers, has announced the acquisition of Taylor & Fraser, a mechanical & electrical engineering business operating in Scotland for more than 100 years. Taylor & Fraser, headquartered in Paisley, has been

A lifesaving defibrillator has been installed at Duror Primary School in Appin as part of a community benefits programme being delivered across the Highlands by energy services contractor Union Technical.  

Scotland’s largest construction trade association has taken to the airwaves once again to debunk some of the most common myths and misconceptions about electricians and the electrical sector. Bob Cairney, director of technical services at SELECT, was a recent guest on The Electrical Show on Fi

UK construction companies indicated a loss of momentum at the end of 2024, according to the latest figures from the S&P Global UK Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI).

Work on a key project on the fringes of Glasgow city centre - the Avenues Plus scheme on Duke Street and John Knox Street - has now begun.

Scottish Water has teamed up with RSE to trial an award-winning low carbon approach to housing equipment on-site, by replacing traditional kiosks with modular wooden structures. One of the very first Timber Modular Build (TMB) kiosks to be developed and produced by RSE has been delivered to one of S

Aberfeldy-based Cross Civils & Construction Services has purchased a new Develon DA30-7 articulated dump truck (ADT).

Three Aberdeen oil firm buildings have been acquired by EEH Ventures, a London-based investment firm, as part of a deal worth £45 million. The 275,000 sq ft portfolio at the Prime Four business park in Kingswells, was previously owned by Canadian financial services company BMO. It houses the h

Scottish property firm SRE Group has let 3,280 sq. ft. to national surveyors, DM Hall, at its recently refurbished 28 Bothwell Street, Glasgow.

Barratt Homes, David Wilson Homes and Oregon Timber Frame Ltd are celebrating a year of giving after donating more than £378,000 to good causes across Scotland.

Dumfries and Galloway College (DGC) is delighted to celebrate the remarkable achievements of two of its talented electrical apprentices, Milly Smith and Kian Richardson, who have demonstrated exceptional skill and determination in prestigious national competitions. Milly Smith showcased her extraord

At the launch of its development for sale in Paisley, Taylor Wimpey West Scotland teamed up with the ACCORD Hospice in Paisley to donate £25 for each new home sold and legally completed at its new development at Hawkhead Gardens in Paisley.   The homebuilder donated the final tranche of &

Almond Housing Association has appointed Frank Spratt to take on the role of project delivery manager to oversee the removal of RAAC (Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete) from 220 of its properties With a Masters in construction management and many years working in the industry, predominantly wit

New homes by Barratt Homes East Scotland that will form part of the Bangour Village redevelopment project in West Lothian are nearing completion.