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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.

Building services engineering body CIBSE has unveiled David Cooper MBE as its president elect for the 2025/26 term. A distinguished engineer with over 40 years of experience in the lift and escalator industry, CIBSE said David will bring unparalleled expertise and leadership to the role, advancing t

Tributes have been paid to the boss of a Highland construction firm, who passed away recently. Alfred (Freddie) Gairfield Melville passed away peacefully, with his loving family by his side, at Raigmore Hospital, on Tuesday 1st April 2025, aged 90 years.