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A detailed guide to courses and training for individuals and companies focused on Scotland’s construction industry has been launched by industry collaboration body the Scottish Construction Leadership Forum (CLF). Officially known as the Built Environment Workforce Development Portal, the new

Network Rail and four supply chain partners have shown their commitment to sustainability by taking part in a rewilding project in the North of Scotland.

Dundee-based planning, design, environment, safety and engineering consultant Mabbett & Associates has added a new regional office located within the Horizon Scotland Business and Innovation Centre in Forres. The move follows the firm's acquisition of GH Johnston Building Consultants Ltd (GHJ) i

The Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has elected James Currie, Gary Robertson and Robin Bryant to its executive committee following the AGM held earlier this month. James Currie, managing director of Currie Contractors in Cullen, has also taken up a position in the Safety, Training and Compe

Quarterly investment volumes into Scottish commercial real estate reached £460 million in Q1 2022, up from £380m a year ago, according to Colliers’ latest Scottish Snapshot. According to Colliers, at £140m, retail investment accounted for 30% of all activity by value.

Specialist marketplace lender Assetz Capital has provided a £2 million development funding loan to London Edinburgh Investments Ltd to regenerate the former Star Hotel in Kingussie.

Taylor Wimpey East Scotland has confirmed the land for its next development of private and affordable homes in Winchburgh has been acquired.

Wellwood Leslie has submitted plans to Dundee City Council seeking to build a residential care complex with 60 beds and 17 assisted living units. The Perth Road care home is to be divided into six separate compartments, each with ten en-suite bedrooms, a quiet lounge, and a lounge/dining room.

The Highland Council is now accepting expressions of interest for the Regeneration Capital Grant Fund for 2023-2024.  The fund, which is delivered in partnership with the Scottish Government, supports locally developed regeneration projects for communities, helping with job creation and support

Regeneration specialist Urban Union has been granted planning permission from Glasgow City Council to deliver the third phase of homes and commercial space at Laurieston Living.

MIXED USE and NON-RESIDENTIAL Applicant: Springfield Properties PLC Per: Mr Mark Coull Alexander Fleming House 8 Southfield Drive Elgin

Robotics experts at the Manufacturing Technology Centre have developed an autonomous robotic rat which can scurry along underground pipes carrying out inspection work. The invention has the potential for cost and efficiency savings for utility companies as well as reducing human exposure to hazardou

The Scottish National Investment Bank (SNIB) has underperformed because it is too "unfocused" and the Scottish government should "hit the reset button", a report published by a centre-right think tank has said. A new report produced for Reform Scotland by Professor Ross Brown, professor in entrepren

Around three quarters of roofing and cladding contractors raised their tender prices during the first three months of this year, according to a new survey.

Plans for the new Orbiston Community Hub in Bellshill are making progress with two community engagement events organised to allow residents to find out more about the project. The hub will provide state-of-the-art facilities for the whole community and will include: