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The Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) and the CITB  have announced that the first ever Scottish crane operator apprenticeship will commence on 8th January 2024.

Local government craft workers have voted to accept an improved pay offer from the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA).

Block Nine Architects is seeking planning permission for a mixed-use residential and commercial development on Portobello High Street. The owner of two adjoining retail units, both in a state of disuse and disrepair, approached the practice to investigate how this corner gap site could be redevelope

Robertson Group has become the first company founded in Scotland to achieve the Sustainable Markets Initiative’s 2023 Terra Carta Seal, which recognises global companies that are actively leading the charge to create a climate and nature-positive future. The group is one of only 17 global

Glasgow architecture practice Anderson Bell + Christie is set to host a free workshop, with experts on hand, to help housing associations and registered social landlords develop their consultation response to the Scottish Government’s proposals to make all new homes more accessible and adapta

An application for planning permission in principle has been submitted for the redevelopment of the Herdmanflat Hospital site in Haddington following three years of detailed surveys, initial design work and a three-month community consultation period. The masterplan for the site was amended to take

A new University of Dundee design concept can help communities threatened by extreme weather events fight back in the battle against climate change. The sustainable properties, designed to cope with flooding and other climate emergencies, are appearing in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, in the lat

Fife Council has endorsed long-term plans to improve the energy efficiency of buildings and switch to climate friendly heating systems across the region.

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has revealed that it proposes to designate Livingston ‘Livi’ Skatepark as a listed building.

The Crieff at Christmas group has received £1,000 from Persimmon North Scotland Volunteers from the Crieff at Christmas group are celebrating after being announced as one of Persimmon North Scotland’s Community Champions.

Students from Fife College’s Roof, Slating and Tiling first-year apprenticeship course have been given a special tour of ongoing roofing renovation works at the Kirkcaldy Campus.

Mac Mic has presented Midlothian Council with the keys to the new Millerhill Community Hub.

Two site managers from Barratt Developments East Scotland have been recognised by the National House Building Council (NHBC) for excellence in on-site management for developments in Edinburgh. Ewan MacLean (Cammo Meadows) from Stirling and Inverkeithing local Barrie Mitchell (West Craigs) were both

The refurbishment of the Royal College Robotics South Laboratory for the University of Strathclyde emerged victorious at the Learning Spaces Scotland Awards 2023. The cutting-edge facility secured the coveted Refurbishment of the Year Award, affirming the University’s facilities are some of th

The West Lothian Construction Forum has appointed Jamie Taylor as its new chairman. The Forum is committed to promoting the growth of West Lothian's construction industry and helping local businesses overcome industry-wide challenges, including difficulty recruiting and rising costs.