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Civil engineering and building contractor Farrans Construction has today launched its application process for its next intake of the UK and Ireland’s top tier talent of graduates and placements for 2023. The company recruits approximately 50 graduates and placements each year, with the applica

Convery Prenty Shields Architects, West of Scotland Housing Association and Maryhill Housing have launched a three-week consultation over plans for a revised residential development in Kelvindale. The consultation concerns 1.5 acres of vacant ground opposite 35 Dalsholm Road, surrounded by railway l

Energy-usage tracking of Hillcrest’s first ultra-low carbon homes, which were delivered in Alyth earlier this year, have shown savings of 40% in comparison to average household bills over the first six months. This new level of energy-efficiency was achieved in the homes through implementing a

A developer has submitted revised plans to construct a block of flats near Broad Hill in Aberdeen two months after scrapping previous unpopular proposals. Alexander Bonner previously lodged plans for 47 flats on Park Road in September 2021. He intended to construct a combination of one and two-bedro

The transformation of the former Woodend farmland site in Hallglen has reached its first major milestone with construction works now formally underway. Led by Falkirk Council, the £27 million development is located along the southern boundary of Callendar Park southeast of Falkirk’s town

A Melbourne resident received a windfall of $10.5 million (£6.2m) when she was accidentally transferred the sum by cryptocurrency trading platform Crypto.com. The error happened as a routine $100 (£59) refund was being processed to her account by the crypto platform, but the company only

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A £1.9 million project that will create 10 new jobs in Moray over the next three years has secured up to £190,000 from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE). Macduff Shipyard Limited (MSL) is to double the berthing capacity of its facility in Buckie. This will enable the company to take

The Edinburgh Tram Inquiry is set to exceed £13 million in costs. A projection from Transport Scotland indicates that the cost will reach £13,100,812 by the end of this financial year.

A rare opportunity to acquire an A-listed 17th century castle with links to some of Scotland’s most renowned royals is being offered by Thorntons. Powrie Castle, one of five remaining castles in Dundee, has come on to the market following extensive renovations by the current owners over the la

Construction trade association SELECT has made further inroads into the higher education sector after welcoming the University of St Andrews into membership. The world-famous seat of learning – one of the oldest universities in the English-speaking world – joins the University of Edinbur

Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) chief executive Kevin Minton has given notice of his intention to step down. Mr Minton has been with CPA for 15 years and will remain with the company until the first quarter of 2023 allowing time for a smooth handover.

Inch Cape Offshore Limited has selected the Port of Dundee as the pre-assembly and marshalling site for the construction of the 1.1GW Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm. The agreement will see turbine blades, towers and nacelles, which house the turbine generators, being delivered to and pre-assembled at

Lochside Leisure Centre in Forfar is set to be demolished after the October school holidays. The decision to wait until after the holidays was taken to try to avoid any closing the play park during the school break and any impact on the nearby caravan park through the holiday period.

Transport Scotland has announced the intention to appoint an Atkins WSP Joint Venture to progress design and development work for the Rest and Be Thankful road through Glen Croe. The contract represents £25 million of Scottish Government investment, an estimate of the overall contract value fo