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A group of 18 cross-civil organisations have signed on to a statement of support, led by Transform Scotland, which supports the proposed plans to extend Edinburgh’s trams by building a north-south route.  The statement, signed by organisations such as Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce, Edinbu

International construction and property consultancy Thomas & Adamson, part of Egis Group, has appointed a lead digital measurement surveyor to spearhead its new geospatial measurement service, further strengthening its capabilities across the UK. 

The Scottish Government is to invest £342 million in the electrification of Fife and Borders railway lines and procuring 69 new trains, as part of the next stage in modernising Scotland’s Railway. Confirming the funding in an answer to a written question in Parliament, transport secretar

Aberdeen’s industrial property market demonstrated significant resilience in the first half of the year, with take-up on course to surpass 2024's annual total, despite the challenging macroeconomic backdrop and policy uncertainty, according to new figures from Knight Frank.

A coalition of leading Scottish heritage and design organisations have taken the keys to Peter Womersley’s masterpiece ahead of an urgent repair project. 

Ian Shapiro has today started his role as the new chief executive officer of the Building Research Establishment (BRE). He joins BRE following seven years as CEO of Reall, a non-profit organisation that invests in and develops sustainable, affordable housing solutions in Africa and Asia. He will con

Cruden Homes has secured planning permission for its first development in Fife for over a decade, bringing new homes to the picturesque fishing village of Pittenweem.

Scottish renewable and energy-efficient solutions provider Greener Energy Group has announced its expansion into the north east of England following increasing demand and a rapidly expanding customer base across the borders.

The Hawick Flood Protection Scheme has been recognised for its engineering excellence, claiming a prestigious industry accolade at the Scottish Civil Engineering Awards. The scheme won the coveted Project of the Year and Resilience Award category, which recognises exceptional civil engineering work

An impressive seven Taylor Wimpey site managers from its developments across Scotland are celebrating, having each won a prestigious national housebuilding award – the NHBC Pride in the Job Quality Awards. Now in its 45th year, Pride in the Job celebrates site managers’ dedication to rai

Barratt and David Wilson Homes Scotland and the RSPB, the UK’s largest nature conservation charity, are extending their partnership for another five years. The two organisations have agreed to work together for another five years, with parent company Barratt Redrow investing over £1m in

Three years after the collapse of Dundee construction firm McGill, its administration has closed with just £185,689 paid to creditors – all of it going to former employees.

Aberdeenshire-based surface preparation specialist, eBlast, part of eGroup, is celebrating 20 years of continuous service for two of its longest standing team members, both of whom now hold senior leadership positions within the business. Lukasz Sprot and Pawel Tomczyszyn, who both joined eBlast on

Amended plans for part of the major Durieshill housing development between Bannockburn and Plean have been approved by Stirling Council’s Planning and Regulation Panel.

Work on the latest phase of a transformative regeneration programme to connect Sighthill with the heart of Glasgow is set to create more than 170 new jobs.