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An “unsung hero” of the electrical industry has been recognised for his remarkable contribution to the sector with the Lifetime Achievement Award by SELECT, Scotland’s largest construction trade association. Alick Smith was honoured by the campaigning body at the recent SELECT Pres

Plans for a new world-class facility for the Historic Environment Scotland (HES) Archive have passed their first milestone with the granting of planning permission for the proposals by Midlothian Council.

The West of Orkney Windfarm has reached a major milestone by submitting comprehensive offshore consent applications to Scottish Ministers for a proposed offshore windfarm that promises to reshape and reinvigorate Scotland’s supply chain. Last year, the West of Orkney Windfarm secured the devel

Cala Homes (East) has unveiled two new Breathing Space benches at a development in Edinburgh. Cala Homes (East) has installed a bench at the Cammo Meadows development to help boost mental health awareness, providing a space for locals and residents to take some time out of their day for a quiet mome

Developers Hunter REIM and Ruby Hotels have welcomed the support of council officers for the planned £100 million regeneration of a segment of Edinburgh's Princes Street, specifically the 104-108 block, as the development's proposal goes before councillors this Wednesday.

Chivas Brothers, the Pernod Ricard business dedicated to Scotch Whisky, has unveiled plans for its first distillery on the isle of Islay. The new distillery marks the first time Chivas Brothers will introduce an Islay whisky to its Scotch portfolio.

The restoration of a former Victorian school building in Glasgow’s West End is now under way – with developer Kelvin Properties predicting ‘significant demand’ when sales of 49 apartments on the Napiershall Street site begin next year.

Scotland’s best site managers have been recognised for achieving the highest standards in house building after winning the most highly regarded competition in the industry. Organised by the National House Building Council (NHBC), the UK’s leading new homes warranty and insurance provider

An ambitious vision for Douglas Valley, South Lanarkshire and East Ayrshire has been set out in an industry first.

People who live in, work in and visit Johnstone town centre can help shape the vision for its future by completing an online survey.

Fife-based flooring contractor Advanced Traditional Screeding (ATS) has appointed Ross Andrew as its first commercial director. Mr Andrew steps up from his position as senior quantity surveyor to help lead the firm’s ongoing growth plans at its Rosyth headquarters.

The Crown Inn Wynd public car park in Auchterarder will be extended as works began last week.

Two Fife Council Building Services apprentices have completed remediation works on a wall in Northall Road, Markinch, following complaints from the community that the structure had become an eyesore.

Network Rail is holding a public engagement event next Wednesday 11 October to highlight proposals for Hairmyres and East Kilbride stations.

Greenock and Inverclyde has been chosen for a £20 million investment from the UK government. The funding was awarded to help improve Greenock town centre and boost regeneration.