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The organisers of the Scottish Plant Operator Challenge (SPOC) 2024 have announced a major sponsorship deal with manufacturer Milwaukee and Scottish authorised distributor for the brand Highland Industrial Supplies (H.I.S).

Monthly output in the UK construction industry is estimated to have grown by 1.9% in volume terms in May 2024, according to new figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

James Donaldson Insulation (JDI), the supplier of insulation materials and specialist building products, has appointed Laura Borland as business manager, in a role that will see her lead the team on business growth. Laura Borland has over 25 years’ experience in the construction industry, work

Advanced Building Contractors (ABC Ltd) has made changes to its leadership team to propel continued growth. With the UK construction sector growing at the fastest rate for two years in May, strong demand for its services, in particular industrial refurbishment and shopping centre tenancies has resul

Chartered surveyors DM Hall has promoted two of its talented young professionals, Calum Allmond and Charlie Barrett, to director level. Charlie Barrett, based in DM Hall’s Edinburgh office from where he undertakes residential survey and valuation work, has a strong background in residential pr

World-renowned architect Tony Kettle has revealed his design inspiration for the first opening road bridge across the River Clyde. From a striking glass façade in Reykjavik designed to capture the essence of the northern lights all year round to an Eden-type garden in a low-energy office towe

Caledonian Cranes is taking full advantage of its recently built custom facility.

Fife Council has officially taken ownership of the new St Columba’s RC High School and Woodmill High School at the Dunfermline Learning Campus, marking the completion of the transformative educational project. The keys were ceremoniously handed over to Fife Council leader, Cllr David Ross by B

Investment in Scottish commercial property dipped during the first six months of 2024, as uncertainty over interest rates caused investors to take a pause for thought in Q2, according to new figures from Knight Frank. The independent commercial property consultancy’s analysis of RCA data found

The iconic ‘Rose Window’, originally crafted in 1867 and a once prominent feature on Academy Street in Inverness, has been lovingly restored and is now being meticulously reassembled, within a custom-designed steel framework, where it will become a focal feature within the Inverness Cast

Springfield Properties has issued a trading update stating that it expects profit before tax to be slightly ahead of market expectations due to good profits being made from land sales of £28m during the period. The update on trading for the year ended 31 May 2024 also revealed that the firm's

Home sales in Scotland are expected to rise over the next three months despite a falloff in new buyer enquiries during June, according to the latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Residential Market Survey.

UK offsite frame manufacturer Donaldson Timber Systems (DTS) has become the first timber frame manufacturer to offer a published, third party accredited environmental product declaration (EPD) for its product, proving its sustainability credentials.

Residents of Dundee now have another opportunity to voice their opinions and help shape the future of building development in the city.

Environmental charity the Green Action Trust has appointed Tom Campbell as its new chief executive officer. Working with local authorities and private and third sector partners, the charity addresses climate change, biodiversity loss and environmental inequality through delivering environmental rege