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Livingston-based engineering firm Glenevin Limited and its subsidiary GCL Hire Limited have been placed into administration with the loss of 45 jobs. Founded in 2013, the firm specialised in multi-utility infrastructure and was involved in the construction of full fibre broadband networks

Mac Mic Group has entered into an agreement with Aggreko UK for a 45-year period to develop a solar park in Inchinnan, Renfrewshire. Inchinnan Solar Park was granted planning permission by Renfrewshire Council in January 2022 with the local authority’s Planning and Climate Change Policy Board

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has launched a training programme to help building services firms work more closely with schools and inspire future generations of building services engineers. The BESA School Engagement and Engineering Discovery (SEED) Programme is fully funded b

Housing associations Hillhead and Manor Estates have been supported by property development specialist C~urb to advance their provision of affordable homes. These projects will deliver 66 affordable homes; 25 for Manor Estates and 41 for Hillhead, delivered to meet the demand for communities in Edin

Updated proposals for a sustainable residential-led development at the former Saica packaging facility site in West Edinburgh are to go on show next week.

England's former housing secretary Michael Gove has said criminal prosecutions should be brought against Grenfell Tower cladding firms. The final report of the Grenfell Inquiry, published last week, said the west London tower block was covered in combustible products because of the “syste

Callander residents are being invited to a series of community engagement sessions to discuss updates on the flood protection scheme and surface water management plan. The flooding team at Stirling Council are conducting a six-week engagement programme with local people, ending on 14 October.

Councillors have given the green light to a new £4.15 million road improvement plan for Inverkip to pave the way for 650 homes and commercial space at the former Inverkip power station site. Members of Inverclyde Council’s environment and regeneration committee agreed to fresh proposals

Hundreds of homes in Edinburgh are undergoing major energy upgrades – helping to tackle fuel poverty and carbon emissions in some of the city’s most deprived areas.

Highland communities will gain from a policy which seeks to secure meaningful environmental, social, and economic benefits through the Highland Council’s procurement activities. The newly agreed Highland Community Benefit Policy will ensure that community benefits are routinely considered duri

Perth and Kinross Council is trialling an innovative new piece of machinery in a bid to repair road potholes more quickly and efficiently. The JCB Pothole Pro is being tested on roads across the area, operated by a trained Tayside Contracts roadworker and supported by a five-person crew.

Clark Contracts has been nominated for two awards at the Learning Places Awards which will be held at the Hilton Glasgow in November 2024.

A Scottish Water site in Perth is now significantly greener, thanks to the installation of an £852,000 solar scheme. The scheme has seen 1,236 ground mounted PV (photovoltaic) panels installed on the site at Gowan’s Terrace which hosts a Scottish Water office and water treatment works. I

Aberdeenshire-based KR Group is celebrating reaching the finals of The Trades Awards in two categories. In its 12th year, The Trades Awards brings together Construction businesses of all sizes and disciplines to celebrate north east Scotland’s best and brightest. Hosted by Aberdeen-based marke

Ross-Shire Engineering (RSE) has promoted Connor Morton to managing director of the Chemical and Biological Treatment business unit, effective 1st September. In his new role, Connor will oversee the division across the UK, focusing on driving further organic growth and exploring international acquis