A new Procurement Strategy for 2024/25 – 2028/29 aims to strengthen support for local suppliers and community growth, ensuring best value, efficiency and meaningful benefits are delivered for the Falkirk Council area.
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Stirling-based ACF Properties Ltd has submitted a planning application to Fife Council seeking permission to demolish the former ACF laundry buildings on Front Lebanon Street and construct new residential flats. The company is pursuing what it describes as a “positive land use resolution&rdquo
A long-abandoned industrial site near the old brickworks and quarry in Armadale is set for a major transformation, with plans to develop up to 550 new homes on the 66-acre Bathville site. AC Land sought full planning permission to infill the quarry and approval in principle for the housing developme
Building services provider Arc-Tech (Scotland) has maintained its commitment to provide Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) trade apprenticeships in 2025 with a confirmed intake of three new entrants for the forthcoming academic year. Based in Glasgow, the firm designs and installs mechanical, ele
In an exclusive article for SCN, Debbie Rutherford, head of social impact and support services at GRAHAM Building North, suggests actions to deliver lasting change to construction's gender gap. This Scottish Apprenticeship Week (3-7 March), we have a timely opportunity to reflect on how we can
The FAYAT Group has reached an agreement for the acquisition of construction equipment dealer MECALAC Group.
Members of The Highland Council's Education Committee have approved the draft Learning Estate Strategy (LES).
The former owner of a sports nutrition business has embarked on a new career in construction at the age of 42, studying building surveying at the same time as gaining industry experience with Thomas & Adamson. Will Townsend joined the international construction and property consultancy last year
At just 19, Casey Gardner is proving that hard work, passion, and talent can paint the path to a successful career. As an apprentice painter and decorator with Persimmon, Casey is already making a significant impact in the industry and her local community.
McTaggart Construction is leading the UK industry in its push to employ more women. The number of female employees working for the specialist affordable home builders is now 30% - more than double the UK industry standard of 12.6%.
Barratt Homes West Scotland hosted an audience of 600 people to help raise an incredible £153,000 towards supporting children and families in need. The housebuilder's annual charity dinner was held at Glasgow’s Hilton Hotel on Friday 21st February, with this year’s proceeds going t
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has launched the Top 100 Most Influential Women in Construction Awards for 2025.
A £6 million mansion, raffled off as a grand prize by Omaze, has come under scrutiny for breaching planning regulations, according to North Norfolk District Council. The Larkfields property in Blakeney, situated in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, was reportedly not built in ac
A major milestone in the plan for subsea tunnels between the Shetland mainland and Yell and between Yell and Unst has been reached with the commissioning of sonar investigations.
Councillors have approved the appointment of Morgan Sindall Group for the project to relocate Beeslack Community High School.