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A pre-World War II water tank is to be given a new lease of life as a luxury home. Plans drawn up to convert the two-storey Catcraig Water Tank, on the outskirts of Dundonald, and make it fit for 21st century living were approved by South Ayrshire Council.

Multi-disciplinary construction consultancies AtkinsRéalis and Turner & Townsend have been named as the lead providers for two upcoming Professional Services frameworks from Pagabo. The two frameworks – both of which will go live in April 2024 - provide a framework specifically for

Crossbasket Castle, a luxury hotel on the outskirts of Glasgow, has been scheduled for a summer 2024 opening upon completion of a £15 million expansion. Owners Steve and Alison Timoney have announced plans to add a new 40-bedroom hotel, a destination restaurant, two eco-friendly lodges, and a

Balfour Beatty has appointed Robert MacLeod as a non-executive director and member of the Audit & Risk Committee with effect from 8 March 2024. Following the 2024 AGM, Robert will succeed Dr Stephen Billingham CBE as chair of the Audit & Risk Committee, as Stephen steps down from the board a

Big-hearted staff at Tayside civil engineering contractor Kilmac are giving Santa Claus a helping hand this year. The 165-strong team have dug deep to support the Cash for Kids Mission Christmas appeal.

Scott Reid, owner of Glasgow-based stonemasonry business, Stratum Masonry, won the 'Special Recognition Award’' at the 2023 On The Tools Awards last month. On The Tools honoured the outstanding individuals in the UK construction sector at the ceremony at Edgbaston Cricket Ground in Birmin

Lochmaben-based manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles is spreading festive cheer by donating £37,000 to five local charities this Christmas. The announcement made by managing director Andrew Hayward during a presentation hosted at its site came as a huge surprise to the charity representatives prese

Inverness-based civil engineer and construction expert Hill-Tec Ltd has developed a new partnership to help safeguard the future of the industry in the north of Scotland. The firm has partnered with the Virtual Learning Academy (VLA) to give young people an introduction to the world of construc

The Energy Training Academy (ETA) has completed the delivery of its first flagship Solar PV and Battery training course, with participants full of praise for the programme. Delivered by technical director Ian Edgeworth, the intensive five-day course featured a hybrid mix of classroom theory learning

Housebuilder Cruden Homes recently visited pupils at St Paul’s RC Primary School in East Calder to talk to children about the industry and the big role that it plays within communities across Scotland.

Inverness-based Highland Timber Construction has entered liquidation after failing to recover from the financial strain caused by the Covid pandemic and a subsequent inability to secure new contracts.

Christmas has come early for the children and families supported by Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity (ECHC), thanks to a gift from independent housebuilder Dandara. With developments across East Scotland, the housebuilder has donated £500 to the charity, along with a selection of Ch

Timber frame kit specialist DC Timber Systems, a division of The JR Group, has been accredited with a gold status accreditation by the Structural Timber Association (STA) through its STA Assure scheme.

Plans have been submitted to convert a B-listed Victorian commercial unit on Dundee's Trades Lane into 14 new flats. five ground floor apartments with a further nine new build flats on land to the rear.

In a revealing account of Istanbul's spiralling housing market, Hafize Gaye Erkan, the newly appointed head of Turkey's central bank, has been forced to move back in with her parents after she found herself grappling with the same housing affordability crisis affecting many in the city.