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Network Rail has launched an appeal for applications to become engineering apprentices in Inverness and Helmsdale in the Highlands. To mark Scottish Apprenticeship Week, Network Rail is highlighting its openings for apprentice engineers, who will learn and receive expert training and on-the-job expe

An airport which splashed nearly £2.5 million on a runway extension can't use it because it's in a blind spot for the airport's control tower. Victoria International Airport in British Columbia, Canada completed the works in fall 2019 at a cost of $4.3 million CAD (around £2.5m).

Rugby union legend Gavin Hastings OBE talks to SCN about his playing career, being a qualified surveyor and his new role as a business consultant for The Shore Group in Scotland. For the uninitiated, and possibly SCN’s younger readers, Gavin Hastings is recognised as one of the outstanding rug

The Edwardian B-listed former Granton Station, set in the heart of Edinburgh’s planned new sustainable Granton Waterfront district, is to be restored by Kier Construction at a cost of up to £4.75m.

Glasgow-based construction and manufacturing group CCG has launched a new multi-utilities company. Adding to an already expansive portfolio (including construction, the manufacture of timber systems, window and doors, planned maintenance and building services), Arc-Tech MU will further enhance

Persimmon has promoted James MacKay to managing director after six months working as director-in-charge in North Scotland. In his new role, Mr Mackay will take both an operational and strategic view that supports the long-term aim of the business. He will lead the team of 120 overseeing ne

Robertson has commenced construction work at Heriot-Watt University’s Edinburgh Campus to deliver a £22.4 million National Robotarium.

Galliford Try's return to profit has been confirmed in its newly published half-year results for the period ending 31 December 2020, despite a drop in revenue. The contractor posted a pre-tax profit of £4.1 million over the six months, compared to a loss of £5.6m for the same period

The UK Government’s Budget presented a mixed picture for the Scottish construction sector yesterday with extensions to coronavirus recovery support and new guarantees on 95% mortgages, though the tax cut for house buyers in Scotland will end as planned on April 1, despite an extension in Chanc

Construction has started on £7 million state-of-the-art replacement for Cedarbank School in Livingston.

Purchasing managers indicated a return to growth in February for the UK construction sector after lockdown had caused it to contract in January for the first time since last May.

There has been a significant rise in the number of workers furloughed in the construction sector this year, with 244,100 people on furlough at the end of January.

Robertson Partnership Homes has started work at Rothes Drive in Glasgow to deliver 22 new homes for Maryhill Housing Association.

CALA Homes (West) has started work on a new development on the outskirts of East Kilbride.

Moray Council has agreed a multi-million-pound investment plan for the upcoming year in a budget worth over £215 million.