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Built Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST) has launched an e-learning module on sustainable construction that can be accessed online for free at any time.

Taylor Wimpey West Scotland has teamed up with the ACCORD Hospice in Paisley to donate £25 for each new home sold and legally completed at its new development at Hawkhead Gardens. The latest tranche of £525 was donated by Taylor Wimpey West Scotland this month, taking its overall donatio

The bell at the historic gasholder in Granton Waterfront has been taken apart to make way for work to begin to restore the original 76 x 46-metre frame.

Cala Homes (West) has handed over £2,850 to Kilbryde Hospice as part of its roof donation pledge at its Jackton development.

More than 200 craft workers employed by West Lothian Council are being balloted on strike action in a dispute over money owed under the terms of a collective agreement covering the workforce.

A veteran of the window sector is celebrating 45 years of service this month at a Galashiels home improvement specialist. Steve Scott has worked under three generations of family ownership during his four decades at Mitchell Glass in Currie Road, moving from an apprentice fabricator in 1978 to produ

Bathgate-based roofing repair and replacement specialist Taylor Roofs has extended its sponsorship of Livingston Football Club. The family-run firm has signed a two-year contract extension to sponsor the technical areas at the Tony Macaroni Arena.

Stirling-based charity Recyke-a-bike is taking its activity up a gear after receiving a £5,000 donation from Persimmon. Recyke-a-bike aims to relieve poverty within the community and improve health, education and the environment through cycling. They recycle bikes to sell, offer bike services

Glasgow-based construction and manufacturing group CCG has welcomed 18 new trade apprentices this week.

  Building services contractor Arc-Tech (Scotland) has welcomed two new trade apprentices to its business this month.

The Springfield Group has donated over £1,600 to the charity Highland Action for Little Ones (HALO) to address the outstanding needs of local families. Based in Inverness, HALO aims to uplift and empower families and children living in poverty and fleeing domestic violence by providing essenti

Balfour and Manson has appointed a new associate and solicitor to its property team. Kirstyn Logan has joined the team, from Drummond Miller, as an associate. She is an experienced property law professional who has also worked for McEwan Fraser, Gilson Gray and Clancy Hendrie Legal - and is well-kno

A series of drop-in events are due to be held in Stromness for local people to find out more about the allocated development areas in the south end of the town.

Plans for a series of pop-up structures to be sited alongside the existing 1930s Police Box on Leith Walk in Edinburgh have been rejected.

Galbraith has welcomed a new director, Larry Irwin, to advise on energy, utility and rural business issues from its Aberdeen office. With a strong background in rural valuation, Mr Irwin specialises in areas like telecoms, compulsory purchase, and renewable energy. His role will encompass negotiatio