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The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has released its year-end figures for its Employer Networks initiative. It was the second full year of operation for the initiative, and figures show the Networks supported 50,966 learners in the financial year (FY) 2024-25, an increase from 11,468 the

Amey has achieved Investors in People (IiP) Platinum accreditation, the highest level awarded recognising its people-first approach to leadership, workforce development, and inclusive culture. This prestigious accolade reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to creating a supportive and empo

French company Hiboo, which works in data and decarbonsation management for industrial fleets, has signed two collaborations with Blackwood Plant Hire in the UK and DRON Location in France. Hiboo announced a major expansion of its customer portfolio during Bauma, the world's 34th leading trade fair

Communities across the North East and Moray will benefit from over £8 million of funding to create jobs in low carbon industries and enhance green and net zero skills. The Scottish Government’s Just Transition Fund (JTF) helps finance industry and community projects working towards the t

Ofgem has laid out a blueprint for the landmark electricity distribution price control period starting in April 2028 (‘ED3’), covering a pivotal period in the pathway to a clean power system by 2030 and laying the foundations for the wider decarbonisation of the economy.   This crit

Network Rail engineers are about to begin a £2.1 million project to renew platform 2 at Hamilton West train station this month.

An $8.8 billion plan has been revealed to establish the Maldives as the premier global business and financial hub for financial institutions, fintech pioneers, and digital Nomads through an integrated, mixed-use urban district.

Tilbury Douglas has secured a new five-year framework with The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo to continue delivering the stadium for this internationally acclaimed event.

Developers are to deliver 125 new social and private homes as part of the second phase of the Athletes’ Village in Glasgow, thanks to a change in the development agreement. Glasgow City Council has agreed to a variation in the development agreement with the City Legacy consortium, which will a

Major construction works get underway on the third section of the A9 Dualling Programme between Tomatin and Moy as the Scottish Government moves forward with its delivery plan. Momentum also continues across the programme with the publication of a Prior Information Notice (PIN) for the fifth section

Five employees at civil engineering & groundwork contractor GBSS Civil Engineering Limited are ensuring that they have the welfare of their colleagues firmly at heart by completing and passing an Emergency First Aid Course, organised by Forde Training Services Ltd in West Lothian.

The possible options, estimated costs and timescales to improve the sustainability of Aberdeen City Council’s Victorian school buildings went before councillors this week. Members of the Education and Children’s Services committee approved the recommendations of the Victorian Schools Pro

Edinburgh-based developer AMA has entered a contract to secure the long-term legacy of Edinburgh arts venue Summerhall. The deal, which will be complete upon receipt of satisfactory planning consent, will eventually see AMA acquire the Summerhall complex from its current owner Oesselmann Estate Limi

The Moray Growth Deal’s flagship Early Years STEM project is taking a significant step forward, with renovation works at Elgin Library set to begin. Robertson Construction has been appointed as the main contractor to carry out the works, which are expected to take around six months.

Valorem First managing director, Ricky Milliken, has proudly announced the company’s sponsorship of the inaugural Scottish Construction Summit, hosted by Scottish Construction Now. Set to take place on 17th September 2025 at the Technology and Innovation Centre, University of Strathclyde