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For the first time in over 160 years, Scottish Engineering has appointed its first North East-based President. Kerrie Murray, chief financial officer at Aberdeen-headquartered THREE60 Energy, was appointed to the position by the Scottish Engineering executive board at its annual meeting.

Aberdeen registered its highest share of Scottish commercial property deals of the 2020s last year as buyer and seller expectations continued to align, according to new research from Knight Frank.

A construction company director and his firm have been fined after failing to comply with multiple enforcement notices and for failing to suitably plan, manage and monitor construction work.

Fraser Architecture has released an online survey to gather community feedback on the use of the buildings at the Seaforth Road Campus in Stornoway. Fraser Architecture is seeking responses from members of the community who have an interest in creative or cultural work and may require premises.

Campaigning electrotechnical trade body SELECT has welcomed the latest amendment to industry regulations and encouraged its members to familiarise themselves with the updates to ensure the ongoing safety of contractors and customers alike. The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and Brit

SSEN Transmission has awarded global cable manufacturer NKT major contracts to manufacture and install the 525kV high-voltage direct current (HVDC) cables for two key subsea cable links: one linking Spittal in Caithness and Peterhead in Aberdeenshire; and the other proposed to connect the Western I

Plans for Glasgow city centre’s largest living sector development have moved one step closer, with the opportunity to deliver the biggest ever city centre project launched to the market.

A major student accommodation project on Causewayside has been recommended for approval, paving the way for the demolition of the former Scottish Law Commission building and its replacement with a six‑storey development.

Budget hotel brand Mollie’s Motels has submitted plans for its first Scottish development — a 207‑bed US‑inspired hotel and diner on the southern edge of Edinburgh Park.

A new era of geopolitical instability and the increase of AI are reshaping the disputes landscape, with costs no longer the top concern for companies when bringing a claim, a new report has found. 'Litigation Risk 2026: Responding to the new wave of global risks' is the third annual litigation risk

Construction of a new transport interchange in Lanark is now underway. The work, which is expected to take 16 weeks to complete, will create an enhanced bus facility, marking a major investment in the future of Lanark and the wider public transport network.

Members of Fife Council's Glenrothes Area Committee have agreed to invest over £1.3 million to improve the area’s roads, footpaths and street lighting, and road safety over the next financial year. £940,000 will be spent on maintaining roads across the area, with just over £2

Network Rail will soon begin £3.8 million worth of track improvements at Aberdeen Station to help boost the reliability and performance of one of the busiest parts of Scotland’s railway.

Thorntons has appointed two new construction law partners in Aberdeen. Jennifer Young and Sarah Stuart join from Ledingham Chalmers, where Ms Young has been both chair and managing partner and Ms Stuart has been a partner for almost 20 years.

Scotland’s construction industries are calling for urgent assurances that the new Tertiary Education and Training Bill will safeguard the nation’s skills pipeline at a critical moment for the economy. As it prepares for its Stage 3 Debate this week, industry leaders say the bill represen