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Balfour Beatty has declared its intention to increase the number of apprentices, graduates and trainees by around 60% when compared to its 2021 intake. The commitment will see nearly 600 new positions, on top of the 700 currently employed, made available to young people across its projects in the UK

Housebuilder Dandara Aberdeen has confirmed its continued support of an Aberdeenshire sports and community centre by renewing its sponsorship of its annual 10K. The Dandara 10K will be held on Sunday, 15 May 2022 as part of Run Garioch, a major fundraiser for Inverurie’s Garioch Sports Centre.

Proposals for a new care home in Dalgety Bay have been approved by Fife Council.

Fife College and Fife Council Economic Development are launching a major new initiative that develops opportunities for small and medium-sized construction businesses as they recover, sustain and seek ways of working more efficiently, following the major challenges of COVID-19 and exiting the EU.

Ambassador Group is showcasing new details of its vision to transform Ocean Terminal and open up the Leith waterfront ahead of a second public exhibition this week.

David Wilson Homes has launched the second phase of its St Clair Mews development in Roslin.

Cruden Building has been appointed by Beech Grove Homes to carry out the second phase of the transformation of the former Victoria Infirmary in Glasgow into contemporary homes.

North Lanarkshire Council's plans to deliver 5,000 new homes by 2035 are delivering local jobs for local people, providing training and employment opportunities for young people and funding a range of community groups and projects, councillors have heard.

Two housing associations have linked up to bring a major housing boost to Glenburn in Paisley.

The Bank of England is likely to relax affordability checks for first-time buyers following a review of market restrictions, according to reports.

Taylor Wimpey East Scotland has received detailed planning consent from West Lothian Council for the provision of 185 new homes located off Longridge Road at Heartlands, near Whitburn. The development will provide a wide range of two and three-bedroom terraced and semi-detached homes as well as thre

MIXED USE and NON-RESIDENTIAL Applicant: Merchiston Castle School. 

The long-awaited rebirth of a derelict site in the centre of Lanark will begin in earnest early in the new year.

The Unite union has introduced new measures to search for evidence of collusion with blacklisting in the construction industry by officers of the union and/or its predecessors following a review led by general secretary Sharon Graham.

Multiplex has unveiled a new plan of action that seeks to ensure it takes a leading role in tackling inequality and injustice across construction.