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Glasgow-based construction and manufacturing business CCG (Scotland) has welcomed 19 new trade apprentices, taking the total number employed across its group of companies to 59. The apprentices started their industry-recognised, four-year programmes in August across joinery, bricklaying, plumbing, f

The directors at Kilmarnock-based commercial interior fit-out and refurbishment contractor Worksmart Contracts have spoken of their "devastation" at having to wind up the company. With a 24-strong workforce, Worksmart had clients operating across a wide range of industrial sectors, includi

MGF’s Livingston depot has been providing excavation and structural support across Scotland since opening its doors in January 2020. Located in the central belt, the Scotland depot is able to support the growing needs of the Northern UK construction industry by offering a national service with

A new housing development launched by Hebridean Housing Partnership (HHP) was officially opened on Thursday 11 August. Johnstone Court in Balivanich was named after Donald John Johnstone, a popular and well-respected taxi driver. The development was opened by his sister, Agnes Johnstone.

Hjaltland Housing Association has recently completed eighteen new homes on its Heathery Park and Wista sites in Gulberwick and Lerwick. Despite the significant challenges over the last couple of years, Hjaltland Housing Association continues to provide new affordable homes in the islands.

The final building in the Crown Street Regeneration Project was officially opened by Nicola Sturgeon, First Minister of Scotland and MSP for Glasgow Southside, on Friday 12th August. Developed by New Gorbals Housing Association, North Gate is located at the junction of Laurieston Road and Crown

East Lothian Council and its partners has taken ownership of an initial ten properties at the Blindwells site, with a further 11 due to be handed over later this month and the remaining 39 due to complete this financial year. The homes were built by Cruden Homes and are a mix of two, three and four-

A Glasgow City Council committee has considered the final draft of the North Glasgow Strategic Development Framework (SDF).

A multi-million-pound project to transform a row of historic Paisley town centre tenements into new modern energy-efficient homes for social rent is set to move forward. The initiative will create renovated homes for tenants in a trail-blazing project involving Paisley Housing Association, Renfrewsh

Grampian Housing Association has completed the handover of its latest 37 energy-efficient homes for social rent in Forres. Set on the south side of the historic town, these new homes are part of a larger tenure-neutral private development by Springfield Properties and consists of 16 bungalows,

Planning permission has been granted to add more homes to the new development at Winchburgh. Bellway Homes (Scotland East) has been granted planning permission for a development of new homes at Winchburgh.

A garden room which has been added to a home in Haddington has gained planning permission despite being described as "intimidating" by nearby residents. The rectangular wooden room, built at the bottom of a garden in Lairds Crescent, in Haddington, was recommended for approval when it went befo

MIXED USE and NON-RESIDENTIAL Applicant:  Hazledene (Inverness) Ltd And HHA

BEAR Scotland has been awarded its fifth consecutive RoSPA Gold Medal for its health and safety performance during 2021. Organisations receiving a RoSPA Gold Award are recognised as upholding high standards in health and safety practice. Every year, nearly 2,000 entrants vie for the accolade in the

Dundee FC's plans for a new 15,000-seater stadium at Camperdown Park have taken a step forward after the club received permission to demolish a B-listed structure near the site. The entrance to the former NCR building, which has been derelict for a number of years, sits prominently ne