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Three major projects that will help boost Great Britain’s energy security and clean power ambitions and deliver projected savings for consumers have taken a big step closer to fruition.

Rail contractor QTS Group has expanded its survey capabilities with 50% team growth in the past year.

Work to deliver the Ayrshire Innovation Park (AIP) at Moorfield in Kilmarnock is officially underway, with officials gathering in Kilmarnock to celebrate the start of the £48.8 million Ayrshire Growth Deal project.

Dandara Scotland has helped lift community spirits this December with two local donations, including a £500 contribution to East Lothian Foodbank and sponsorship of five Christmas lights in Wallyford.

Network Rail has completed major renewal work on the Banff Turnpike railway bridge near Keith, allowing the A95 to reopen two weeks ahead of schedule.

Bellway Homes has donated £1,600 to Elphinstone Primary School near Tranent, to enable the purchase of new portable basketball nets.

The transformation of Glasgow's George Square is to take a major step forward with new stone surfaces being installed across its bordering streets.

Scone Village Association has received a £3,500 donation from Persimmon Homes North Scotland, supporting the group’s ongoing work to provide leisure facilities, events, and activities for residents. Louise Scott, head of customer care at Persimmon North Scotland and a Scone resident, was

The UK Government is to fund £3.5 million towards the creation of a Housing Investment Fund that seeks to bridge gaps in existing sources of investment in the Western Isles housing stock. The deal forms part of a new partnership with Comhairle nan Eilean Siar to tackle geographical inequality

A Cornish roofer has been sentenced after failing to comply with requests for information from an inspector for Britain’s workplace regulator. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) received a concern after workers had been observed carrying out roof replacement work without any scaffolding bei

Principal contractor Procast Group has earned a prestigious spot on the Communities & Housing Investment Consortium (CHIC’s) Multi-Element Framework. The Hamilton-based firm has been successfully appointed under the UK-wide framework’s Lot 2, which is valued at £450 million. Lo

The Highland Council has built four new affordable one-bed flats for social rent on the site of the former MacBeth Store in Dingwall, bringing homes to an area with high demand for this size of property. The build, awarded to Highland-based Capstone Construction Ltd, was supported by £414,889

The University of Aberdeen has secured a £1 million public grant for a geothermal feasibility pilot study to unlock heat stored in the granite beneath the city that could one day provide a new source of warmth for homes. The Aberdeen Geothermal Feasibility Pilot (AGFP) is an ambitious city-wid

A landmark £67 million health, social care, and community facility in the heart of Glasgow’s East End was officially opened yesterday.

Specialist construction services provider Groundforce has appointed Warren Buckland as managing director. Warren has been serving as interim managing director since early 2025, following five years overseeing several of Groundforce’s specialist businesses, including Groundforce Bridge, Groundf