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The technical solution to permanently address issues associated with Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) in the roof of the dining hall at Ross High School, Tranent, has been agreed. As a temporary and precautionary measure, the dining hall was taken out of use for a number of weeks last a

The Highland Council’s Employability Service has developed a project with the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) to provide a pathway for young people who are interested in working in the construction industry. The Council’s Chair of the Economy and Infrastructure Committee, Cou

Overall occupier demand for commercial property in Scotland rose in the first quarter of the year, according to the latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Commercial Property Monitor, driven by strengthening demand for office and industrial space. A net balance of 11% of surveyors in

Housebuilder Taylor Wimpey has reported a strong start to the spring selling season.

Highlands & Islands MSP Edward Mountain has visited the site of a new care home in Inverness as the countdown to its opening begins. Parklands Care Homes is investing £11 million on a new flagship care home at Milton of Leys on the outskirts of the Highland capital.

Plans for a nine-storey block of student flats on Aberdeen’s Union Street have been approved by Aberdeen City Council.

Views are being sought on the draft planning guidance that will provide a masterplan to direct future growth, attract new investment and deliver long-term employment opportunities for the Westerhill Regeneration Area in Bishopbriggs.

Engineered timber components manufacturer Donaldson Timber Engineering Ltd (DTE) has promoted Anya Mayor to business systems director, as the business continues to invest in developing talent from within. In her new role, Anya will be responsible for managing the business systems, streamlining proce

Around 90% of companies involved in the supply chain for Scotland's renewables sector have hired new recruits to work exclusively in renewable energy in the last 12 months, a new report has found. The Supply Chain Impact Statement by Scottish Renewables is an annual showcase of the clean power

Infrastructure consulting company Aecom, in collaboration with Ayrshire Roads Alliance, has donated lifesaving equipment to Drumgrange & Keirs Angling Club and provided funding to the Ayrshire Rivers Trust to enable vital tree planting. Eleven life-saving water buoyancy rings have been donated t

Leisure centres, schools and university campuses will be transformed by a government fund designed to accelerate the decarbonisation of public sector properties. The University of Edinburgh, Fife Council and North Lanarkshire Council are among the first seven projects to share grants for clean heati

The University of Glasgow has re-appointed Clark Contracts to its new multi–contractor construction framework agreement for a fifth consecutive time since the initial framework in 2006.

McLaughlin & Harvey has announced its expansion into Central England, marking a significant milestone in its ongoing regional growth strategy.

A Scottish Government-backed deep-water terminal which will support future renewable energy developments and cruise ship opportunities on the Western Isles has been officially handed over to operators by Deputy First Minister Shona Robison.

A change to West Dunbartonshire Council’s street naming and numbering policy will provide an opportunity for notable individuals to be honoured.