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Nominations for the most talented individuals in the construction industry are once again being sought in preparation for the Chartered Insitute of Building’s (CIOB) coveted awards ceremony. CIOB will host the prestigious event, formerly known as the Construction Manager of the Year Awards, at

Exploratory groundworks at the site of what would be the UK’s first pumped storage scheme to be developed in 40 years are underway on the slopes of Ben Cruachan, near Oban.

Preparatory work is underway to acquire the land required to build the Nairn Bypass, along with initial work to determine the most suitable procurement option for delivering it.

Building services provider Arc-Tech (Scotland) is now a BESA member and is SNIPEF-certified. Formerly the Heating and Ventilation Contractors Association, the Building Engineering Services Association is an industry body which is designed to promote high-quality workmanship, develop best practice an

Plans for a housing development in the East Ayrshire village of Sorn have been given the go-ahead. Developer Campbell Homes secured permission to build 28 homes off Catrine Road on a greenfield site that, up until 2024, had been allocated for housing.

Residents in Drymen are being invited to an event this week to give their views on a site earmarked for a major housing development in the village.

As Stirling’s new Local Development Plan (LDP) continues to take shape, residents, community groups and businesses are being asked for their views on what should be included in a key part of the Plan.

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Chartered surveyor Gillian Park has joined Bruton Knowles as an associate within the Asset Valuation team. With over 20 years of experience in the surveying sector, MRICS registered valuer Gillian will deliver valuations for public sector clients of the national chartered surveyor in accordance with

To celebrate World Bee Day and help provide suitable nesting sites for bees, housebuilder Dandara has donated ‘bee hotels’ to Kirkliston Primary School, Treetops Nursery, Carrick Knowe Primary School, Edinburgh Girl Guides and Dunblane Kids Club, close to a number of its developments.

A driver who took a detour through a closed street immediately regretted her decision after she steered her car into wet concrete.

Shepherd Chartered Surveyors has signed up to provide financial support to Scottish Disability Sport (SDS) to further aid boccia development throughout Scotland.

A new segregated walking, wheeling, and cycling route in Aberdeen which will improve active travel opportunities is open and ready for use.

Children in Cults had the chance to participate in a much-loved Easter egg hunt for one last time as Cala Homes (North) prepares to complete its popular Friarsfield West development after a decade building homes in the area.

A team from Taylor Wimpey have raised £2,973 for charity after taking part in the Taylor Wimpey Challenge on Saturday 18th May. The homebuilder’s annual fundraising event, now in its 10th year, raises money to support the Youth Adventure Trust (YAT), a charity which inspires vulnerable y