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The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) and UK Plant Operators (UKPO) Magazine have announced the return of the annual ‘UK Plant Operator of the Year’ competition (UKPOOTY).

Marking its 60th anniversary this year, Lochmaben-based roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles has announced its charity plans for 2025.

Rail contractor QTS Group teamed up with acclaimed musical duo SAINT PHNX to bring their Happy Place workshops to schools across Scotland, helping young people explore mental health through music and art.

Jack Chambers marks the beginning of Scottish Apprenticeship Week with a first-hand account of being a health, safety, and wellbeing apprentice at Balfour Beatty. When I began my university studies in Environmental Management, I never imagined I would pursue a career in construction, particularly in

Students with a keen interest in the built environment from Universities and Colleges across Scotland put their skills to the test during the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) Tomorrow’s Leaders Student Challenge contest last month. Seven teams took part in the contest, which provided an

Glasgow's Tollcross Park A-listed Mansion House, a Victorian landmark built in 1849, has been fully let following a comprehensive refurbishment.

The Scottish Government's plans to address the housing emergency or achieve necessarily ambitious climate change targets could fall flat if more isn’t done to entice young people into the construction sector, according to a new report released this Scottish Apprenticeship Week.

Almond Housing Association has launched a community project as part of its 30th anniversary celebrations which it hopes will bear fruit for many years to come. A blue sky day greeted the enthusiastic gardeners gathered on the land adjacent to Hobart Street in Craigshill.

Land director Andrew Duncan is the latest hire at housebuilder Cruden, joining the senior team amidst an exciting period of growth. Bringing almost two decades of experience to his new role, Andrew has held senior titles at Cala Homes and Kelvin Properties, and has been instrumental in delivering a

South Ayrshire Council's full budget for the financial year 2025/26 was agreed last week, with a focus on the protection of frontline services, income generation and investment in key areas, such as education, and health and social care. The local authority said it committed to making South Ayrshire

Thomas Johnstone Ltd (TJL) has commenced construction on the second phase of the Lower Gilmore Place purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) development in Edinburgh’s Fountainbridge area.

Highland housebuilder Tulloch Homes has called upon local residents to name two brand new sites in Inverness. The first is the newly approved Riverford development in Conon Bridge, comprising 160 private and affordable homes, including bungalows. As an extension to the existing Conon Bridge North de

A woman has admitted trying to defraud Elvis Presley's family of millions of dollars and their stake in the rock-and-roll legend's iconic Tennessee home, Graceland. Lisa Jeanine Findley, 53, orchestrated a scheme to conduct a fraudulent sale of Graceland – using a fake company, forged document

Paragon Bank’s SME Lending division has provided building, civil engineering, construction and aviation firm TSL Contractors with a £2 million funding facility for an Airbus helicopter to support its expanded workload.

A landmark framework has now launched that will open up transformative opportunities for Scotland’s public sector to accelerate the country’s journey to net zero. With an estimated value of £120 million, appointed firms can expect to drive significant energy upgrades in public sect