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The largest procurement ever undertaken by Scottish Water has been launched to transform the country’s public assets to keep taps flowing and protect the environment. Firms are being invited to bid to be involved in a ground-breaking enterprise-style approach to enhancing Scotland’s wate

Community views are being sought on plans to redevelop an industrial site in Edinburgh's Bonnington district into a mixed-use development.

First Minister of Scotland and MSP for Perthshire North John Swinney MSP saw the good progress being made on the construction of the new Perth High School building last week.

Perth and Kinross Council is continuing to work with the owner of a former launderette in Blairgowrie to improve the appearance and safety of the site. The building in Emma Street was destroyed by a fire in October 2022. Fencing and signage were put in place to limit access and secure areas of publi

Bathroom and kitchen surface manufacturer Rearo has added an Aberdeen branch to its UK network, ensuring nationwide delivery within six weeks of a commercial order being placed. The launch marks a key milestone in the Glasgow-based company’s growth plans, enhancing its ability to serve commerc

James Anderson has joined the board of plant hire firm GAP Group as its managing director of the north. In his new role, James will oversee the Plant and Tools, Non-Mech, and Welfare Divisions across Scotland, the North East, and North West of England.

McLaughlin & Harvey is the latest organisation to sign the Buy Social Pledge, an initiative that empowers businesses to use their purchasing power for social and environmental good across Scotland’s communities.

Local residents, businesses, and organisations are being urged to contribute their ideas and identify sites for potential development as Fife Council begins preparations for its next Local Development Plan, Fife’s Place Plan.

Four of Scotland’s civil engineers have been recognised for their excellent work in various fields at the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Scotland Awards ceremony. The ceremony took place as part of the prestigious ICE Scotland Glasgow and West of Scotland Branch Annual dinner, hosted by

Provider of offshore support services, Interocean Marine Services (Interocean) has been awarded a four-year extension to its frame agreement with multinational power company, Vattenfall. Strengthening the existing relationship, the new contract will see Interocean introduce its remotely operated veh

CIBSE continues to demonstrate its global influence and commitment to advancing sustainable building practices with a recent highly impactful visit to China. Led by CIBSE CEO Ruth Carter, President Elect Vince Arnold and Director of Membership Richard Goldsbrough, the delegation engaged in a series

Concept designs for improvements to Museum Square in Forres and the Square in Dufftown have been developed and Moray Council has asked for the public's views on them.

In recognition of National Tree Week (23 November—1 December 2024), eight volunteers from Taylor Wimpey East Scotland recently gave up a morning of their usual ‘day’ jobs to plant 550  trees in the new Auldcathie District Park in Winchburgh.   The homebuilder's latest sup

Highland councillors this week received a report on the Portree Link Road and the proposed next steps that will include the detailed design and specification for the project complete by February 2025, to allow tendering for construction to proceed. The earliest anticipated start date for constructio

A strategy to secure the future of Stirling’s historic assets has been approved by Stirling Council.