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MIXED USE and NON-RESIDENTIAL Applicant: The University Of Edinburgh Estates.

AES Solar welcomed Lord-Lieutenant Seymour Monro yesterday, who presented the company with its Queen’s Award.

A new guide has been produced to highlight the way bridges have made such a huge contribution to the development of Dumfries since the Middle Ages.

Following a very successful public consultation event last month, Edinburgh-based developers Whiteburn will host a second public consultation event on Thursday 23 March 2023 between 4-7pm at the Eastgate Arts Centre, Eastgate, Peebles to showcase its proposals for the residential development-led, mi

The Scottish Government has stepped in to decide if Artisan Real Estate’s plans for a major development in the Merchant City area of Glasgow can be approved. Glasgow City Council ruled in favour of the proposal concerning 65-97 Ingram Street on a casting vote last month.

Dear Editor, This week marks Scottish Apprenticeship Week (6th-10th March), a fantastic opportunity to shine a light on the vital role apprenticeships play in supporting people, employers and the economy.

Designed to attract more young people to consider the industry and the wide range of potential careers that it offers, Taylor Wimpey West Scotland’s support for Scottish Apprentice Week (6-10 March 2023) aims to celebrate the wide range of careers that it supports, and the positive impact this

New research has revealed that the construction industry delivered £1.09 billion of social and local economic value in H1 2022, providing a 30.33% return on investment.

Kilmac has been awarded two contracts from Dundee City Council to carry out improvement works to Seven Arches Viaduct and Caird Park Bridges in Dundee. The contract is part of the LOT 1 Civils Framework.

Outdated stereotypes and poor career advice are seen as the main barriers for women considering a career in the plumbing and heating industry, according to a new survey from the Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers’ Federation (SNIPEF). In a poll-of-polls of 674 people, 39% of resp

Pitched roof tile manufacturer, Russell Roof Tiles, has invested over £3 million in the last two years in projects at its Lochmaben site that aim to increase its operational efficiencies, with a new ridge tile plant becoming the latest investment. The £750,000 major upgrade is taking pla

For Scottish Apprenticeship Week, two young people completing their apprenticeships at DGM Surfacing, part of the Akela Group discussed their experiences. DGM Surfacing, one of Scotland’s leading surfacing contractors, is headquartered in Stirling and works across the whole of Scotland and the

An assistant site manager with Dandara East Scotland is urging more women to consider a career in the construction industry. Speaking during Women in Construction Week (March 5th-11th), Edyta MorozGronek said that it is important to address the gender imbalance in an industry where only 15% of worke

Scottish Apprenticeship Week (SAW) can play a pivotal role in helping the building services sector get to grips with its skills shortages and lack of diversity, according to the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA). The theme of this year’s SAW (#ScotAppWeek23) is ‘unlocking

Motorists have been asked to be aware of forthcoming major roadworks for resurfacing starting this month. The £333,000 work for King George VI bridge is for resurfacing and waterproofing and starts at 6am on Tuesday 14 March, 2023 and is due to finish at 7pm on Friday, 9 June, 2023.