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Paul Fakley The British Safety Council (BSC) has appointed Paul Fakley as engagement director and Dave Parr as its policy and technical director.

Six students from Glasgow Caledonian University’s School of Engineering and the Built Environment will be completing a six month work placement at Clark Contracts. Four construction management and two quantity surveying students will be working alongside experienced Clark Contracts employees, many

Sixteen of Scotland's finest golfing companies will be heading to the home of golf on Wednesday for their chance to be crowned champions of Scotland's national business golf tournament, Business Fours. Current UK Ladies Golf Long Drive Champion, Ilona Stubley, will be on hand at to see if participan

Hardies helps Midlothian Council win Scottish Property Award Hardies Property & Construction Consultants has helped Midlothian Council win Community Development Project of the Year at the Scottish Property Awards 2018 for The Loanhead Centre in Midlothian.

Taylor Wimpey has announced the launch of its first children’s book which aims to educate children about the house building process. ‘How we build your home with Millie Mortar and Handy Andy’ is an informative book, suitable for children of primary school age, with important messages about how

Kevin Eadie alongside the first FIX tram Windows, doors and conservatories company CR Smith has posted positive results for the 18 month period ending 31 August 2017 with both turnover and profits showing an increase.

Will Hean The property consortium behind a landmark 280,000 sq ft office scheme in Glasgow city centre has bolstered its team with the appointment of experienced Scottish developer, Will Hean.

Aerial view of The Engine Yard on Leith Walk, Edinburgh New images have been released which show the extent the £75 million Engine Yard development will transform a 4.5 acre neglected brownfield site on Leith Walk, providing much needed housing in a new community close to Edinburgh city centre.

An application to convert an old school in Ballater into 26 affordable homes has been turned down by members of the Cairngorms National Park Authority’s planning committee, despite a recommendation from planning officers to approve it. The plans by Grampian Housing Association had involved the con

Garry Henderson Mactaggart & Mickel Homes has achieved three ‘Commended Site’ awards in the first stage of the prestigious 2018 NHBC Health & Safety Awards.

Window, door and conservatory supplier Sidey has achieved zero waste land fill and 100 percent recycling from its manufacturing plant following a ten-year environmental plan. The firm has also increased the amount of recycled materials used and achieved the top environmental accreditation ISO 14001:

Work to develop a vacant Aberdeen office block into a Costa Coffee drive-thru has been completed by West Coast Estates and handed over for final fit-out. The Tullos outlet, on the corner of Abbotswell Road and Wellington Road, will be Aberdeen’s largest Costa Coffee and its second drive-thru in th

In the wake of Mental Health Awareness Week earlier this month, a new website portal has been launched which provides free resources and advice for organisations within the construction industry to help build a positive mental health culture. Every working day, two construction workers take their ow

CALA's Ian Conway with Corpus Christi Primary School pupil Freya Duffy CALA Homes (West) has earned top marks from Glasgow’s Corpus Christi Primary School after supporting its campaign to install a £90,000 state-of the-art playground.

Perth housebuilder celebrates Homes for Scotland recognition Perth-based housebuilder Stephen has won a prestigious award for its role in what will ultimately become Scotland’s largest new town.