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Contracts Awarded for construction projects in the UK fell £11.1 billion to £69.2bn in 2023, a 14% reduction from a record £80.4bn in 2022, according to the latest analysis from construction analysts Barbour ABI.

People working in or entering Scotland’s growing renewables industry will soon have access to a new training facility in Inverness. The £1.22 million Renewable Energy Training Centre, being established by Aurora Energy Services Ltd, (AES) will be the first of its kind in the region.

The Harbour Arts Centre is inviting visitors along to its brand-new exhibition, inspired by one of Irvine’s most recognised locations… the Mall. Showcasing the latest works from Glasgow-based artist Ally Wallace, the new exhibition, entitled 'Flow', opens on Thursday, 18 January, and in

The Low Port Centre (LPC) has been transferred from West Lothian Council to St John's Church through Community Asset Transfer that involves the transfer of a property asset from the council to a voluntary or community organisation.

A conspiracy theorist who accused the government of setting forest fires to make people believe in climate change has admitted setting more than a dozen forest fires.

Initial designs for a new multi-million Aberdeenshire regional museum and a new Peterhead Library have been unveiled.

Public and private sector partners came together this month to celebrate the completion of a new road and causeway in Greenock. The new road and causeway have been designed to open up Garvel Island, assisting the existing businesses in that area with better connectivity whilst also providing brand-n

Lora Brill has been named as the new UK head of sustainability for buildings at Ramboll. Joining Ramboll from Orchard Street Investment Management, where she was Head of ESG and Responsible Investment, Lora has over 20 years’ experience working in the built environment and sustainabi

A disability charity has appointed Turner & Townsend (T&T) as its technical project manager to assist in delivering a pioneering complex-needs facility.

Taylor Wimpey East Scotland recently supported a small group of S5 girls from Preston Lodge High School in Prestonpans with their business project as part of the Growing Future Assets Investment Competition where teams are asked to pitch a company that Future Asset should invest in. Working with the

Low carbon concrete is the term given to the latest design concretes that are progressing concrete’s transition towards net zero targets.

Specialist insurance and property funding firm J3 Advisory has appointed Peter MacAllan as director of the debt advisory team. Peter joins the leadership team, bringing over two decades of experience within the financial sector, coupled with an impressive track record of facilitating a diverse range

On-street electric vehicle charging specialist Trojan Energy has secured a £26 million investment to propel its growth plans. The funding comprises £8m from growth capital investor BGF, coupled with an £18m follow-on investment from the Scottish National Investment Bank.

Balfour Beatty has submitted detailed plans for a 174-bed student accommodation block at the former Scottish Law Commission office in Edinburgh.

Persimmon completed the sale of more homes than expected during 2023 as a fall in mortgage rates boosted activity among buyers, the housebuilder has revealed.