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Lancashire-headquartered builders merchant General All-Purpose Plastics, trading as GAP, has opened a new depot in Dundee. Located on Dryburgh Industrial Estate just off the A90, the new depot in the region will utilise a new digital concept, which has been successfully trialled at other locati

A category-B listed meal mill, which once played an important role in supporting the local agricultural industry around Peterculter on the outskirts of Aberdeen, has undergone a new lease of life after its conversion to a contemporary four-bedroom home. Last operational more than half a century ago,

Green Investment Group (GIG) and Fortum have reached financial close on the South Clyde Energy-from-Waste Plant. The organisations are 50/50 shareholders in the project and have now made initial funding commitments to deliver the c.45MWe gross plant in Glasgow.

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has named the Falkirk Campus of Forth Valley College on its shortlist revealed for Stirling Prize 2022, the accolade awarded to the UK’s best new building. Designed by Reiach and Hall Architects, the campus is the f

Aberdeen-based firm Bespoke Decorators has collapsed with the loss of 15 jobs. The firm, which specialises in all aspects of painting and decorating, had to cease trading due to cashflow issues from a build-up of bad debts and delayed payment from customers. It has been reported that the firm closed

Seven new business units are to be developed at Eabhal Business Park in Balivanich, Benbecula, in the Outer Hebrides.

Engineering-led construction firm Burns & McDonnell has been selected by SP Energy Networks to join a new framework for engineering design services in Scotland. Suppliers on the framework will design new connections for SP Energy Networks’ transmission system, as well as modernisation and

The creation of Dunfermline Learning Campus has taken another step forward as BAM Construction begins work on the new schools. The main contractor started work creating the new campus in September 2021. This initial phase of work is nearing completion and the site is now ready for the next phase. Th

Heriot-Watt University has today announced the appointment of Professor Gabriela Medero as associate principal for enterprise, a strategic new role which will help to drive engagement with entrepreneurial talent as part of the successful delivery of the University’s Shaping Tomorrow Together s

Plans have been submitted to Angus Council seeking to demolish the former Brechin Infirmary to make way for 44 new homes. In 2018, Brechin Infirmary was considered “surplus to requirements” by NHS Tayside, after healthcare services were moved elsewhere in Angus. It had not been operation

Dundee-based Summit Facilities Services has been awarded a four-year contract to carry out electrical testing, repairs and maintenance on behalf of Perth and Kinross Council’s Social Housing Department. The business, which also owns and operates Tayside Automatic Doors, is accredited by SNIPEF

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Giant pieces of foil have been deployed on a London bridge to prevent it from overheating as temperatures soared over the past week. Silver insulation foil was placed over Hammersmith Bridge to protect the structure from the sun and keep the bridge open, as London saw highs of 35C.

A new residential development opportunity has been launched at Blindwells, the East Lothian scheme which is on course to deliver a community of 1,600 homes as well as employment land and a new town centre. Plot 4a is being marketed by the Edinburgh office of JLL on behalf of Blindwells’ creato

Architecture practice CDA has announced a number of key promotions within the office.