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International engineering consulting group COWI has acquired PUNCH Consulting Engineers, one of Ireland’s largest Irish-owned multidisciplinary engineering consultancies. The acquisition strengthens COWI’s presence in Ireland and adds established buildings and construction engineering ex

Three men have been sentenced for helping more than 500 individuals cheat a health and safety construction exam following a joint investigation by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) and Essex Police.

A new report has been compiled following an industry event that brought together leaders in Scotland’s built environment with the aim of improving procurement practices. After the Scottish Government and industry established the Scottish Construction Accord, a collaborative commitment to a &ld

Cruden Homes has submitted detailed plans for a new coastal neighbourhood in Elie.

Glasgow-based property developer Kelvin Properties has unveiled emerging proposals for Burnbank Bowling Club on Woodlands Road.

Councillors have agreed a programme for this financial year to spend more than £207m on improving and expanding council housing across Edinburgh.

Scotland’s oldest surviving district woolmill is embracing smart renewable technology through a new partnership with Octopus Energy, as it prepares to bring its historic 19th-century waterwheel back to life in Speyside.

National property consultancy Carter Jonas has appointed Dougie Bowers as partner in its Infrastructure North team, based in Edinburgh.

Harper Macleod is hosting its first Natural Futures Summit in September. Taking place on 15 September 2026 at Eden Court in Inverness, with the option to attend in-person or online, the summit will focus on the opportunities, challenges and solutions driving Scotland’s natural capital and ener

Balfour Beatty has today unveiled new changes to its leadership, bringing together the group’s UK transport, energy and defence capabilities. Aiming to strengthen customer focus, improve project performance and drive greater efficiencies, the new UK portfolios will enable faster, mor

Dundee’s latest public art installation is set to be officially unveiled at a community celebration event on Sunday 14 June, from 12pm to 2pm. The family-friendly event will mark the completion of a new sculpture at Persimmon Homes’ Stewarts Loan development and will feature live music,

As the new Scottish Parliament takes its seats, SELECT has wasted no time in continuing its long-running campaign for regulation of the electrical industry by securing two new sign-ups to its Wall of Support from the latest intake of MSPs. Newly elected SNP representatives David Barratt (Cowdenbeath

The Highland Council's Economy and Infrastructure Committee met last week and reaffirmed the council's strong progress in delivering its Strategic Tourism Infrastructure Development Plan (STIDP), with more than £7 million secured to date through the Scottish Government’s Rural Tourism In

Angus Council has officially marked the completion and opening of the landmark Arbroath A Place for Everyone project, a major regeneration initiative designed to reconnect the town centre, transport links, tourism destinations and coastline through improved walking, wheeling and cycling infrastructu

School pupils from across Edinburgh swapped their classroom for the Castle to try their hand at construction and traditional skills through a Build Your Future event.