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A planning application has been submitted for a pumped storage hydro scheme at Loch Kemp near Whitebridge.

Student accommodation provider Alumno has been granted planning permission for a new development in central Glasgow.

International hotel chain MEININGER is to expand its footprint to Edinburgh by transforming a 1970s office building into a new hotel. The project, a collaboration with property developer S Harrison, will refurbish Osborne House in the Haymarket area into a 157-bedroom hotel, featuring a bar and

The Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has accepted the resignation of its chief executive Stu McInroy. Stu joined the CPA as chief executive in June 2023 and his resignation will come into effect on 8th March 2024.

Pupils and parents in Carnoustie are celebrating after Burnside Primary School was announced as one of Persimmon North Scotland’s Community Champions – and banked a bumper donation. The funding will be used by the school to purchase new sports kits for pupils for a range of sports from f

Commercial fit-out firm Scotwood Interiors has appointed Chris Nugent as its new managing director following the departure of Doug Kerr after 34 years. Chris will join existing directors Jim Scott and John Taylor who have led Scotwood for 35 and 18 years respectively and are

Edinburgh-based Zenith Group, which assists firms through the challenges of inspecting, maintaining, and repairing tall and awkward structures, has announced three strategic new hires as the business marks its 20th anniversary. The appointments will see Elaine Gilhooley, formally marketing mana

The New Model Institute for Technology & Engineering (NMITE) has confirmed the appointment of David Oloke as its new chief academic officer and first professor of civil engineering. David will take up the role and the leadership of NMITE’s academic mission in February 2024, an excitin

Global engineering, design and sustainability consultancy Ramboll held its first UK SPARK innovation challenge in Glasgow last month.

NorDan Group has appointed Craig Greenwood as the new managing director of NorDan UK, effective 1st January 2024. Craig will be taking over the reins from Alex Brown, who has been in the position for almost 15 years and will now assume the role of non-executive chairman.

In the ever-evolving landscape of the UK residential market, factors like interest rates, construction costs, and governmental incentives (or a lack of) have led investors and developers to explore alternative asset classes. While the Build-to-Rent (BTR) sector has garnered attention, the purpose-bu

Redpath Construction will this week make its annual big donation of Christmas toys thanks to the support of its clients and supply chain.

New funding approved by Argyll and Bute Council will help safeguard two historic Lochgilphead buildings, in the heart of the town’s Conservation Area. Councillors have given the green light to an investment of £534,955.38 to carry out essential repair and conservation work at 2-4 Argyll

Highland councillors will consider a report this week which looks at ways in which the local authority can leverage funding to deliver renewable energy projects to deliver net zero, generate income and maximise opportunities for the Highlands to benefit as a whole. Alongside this, councillors will a

Zentia, the UK’s market leader in complete ceiling solutions, is excited to announce the successful launch of its new Biobloc family, formerly known as Bioguard.