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A Kelso building and property business has been suspended from using commercial vehicles for three months, after its director made false representations about the mandatory position of its transport manager. The order from Scotland's Traffic Commissioner Joan Aitken order means that M&J Ballanty

Paul Hamer Sir Robert McAlpine has appointed the longstanding chief executive of project management and technical consultancy WYG as its new CEO.

CALA Homes has been granted planning permission to create a new community in the Bridge of Don area of Aberdeen. The initial phase of the Grandhome development will deliver 71 properties including detached, semi-detached and terraced homes as well as apartments to the area.

David Cairns Robertson has completed a £4.6 million project at the capital’s Seafield Depot that will provide welfare accommodation and refuse vehicle parking for the City of Edinburgh Council.

Plans have been unveiled to demolish a former whisky bottling plant to make way for a new housing estate in Dundee. Stewart House, the former Stewart’s Cream of the Barley plant at Kingsway East, could be replaced with 90 houses under plans by Persimmon Homes and site owner Bruce Linton.

Douglas McCormick WYG has appointed a successor to outgoing chief executive Paul Hamer as the project management and technical consultancy reported solid growth despite contract delays due to the UK general election.

James Forbes What price will we pay for cheaper heat? James Forbes from Burness Paull looks at district heating schemes, fuel poverty and regulation.

Michael Lucki Former CH2M chief financial officer Michael Lucki is to join the board of Balfour Beatty as a non-executive director.

An exhibition featuring the initial design concepts created by the five shortlisted architectural firms for the transformation of Perth City Hall into a cultural attraction are to go on show for members of the public. The building, which closed its doors to the public in 2005, is to be con

Site start for Ayrshire College refurb works LMA Architects were appointed as architect and principal designer by Ayrshire College to refurbish the hospitality suite within the Dam Park building on the Ayrshire Campus, to provide modern up to date facilities including classrooms, kitchens and a comm

Construction worker Joseph Mutungi is celebrating after winning the Kenyan lottery. The father of four became the second Lotto Power Draw winner this year, taking home Sh10 million (£75,000) in the Madaraka Day Power Draw.

Construction of the first phase of a 2,500-home development in the south of Elgin could begin later this year, subject to approval from Moray Council.

A brand new community of 834 homes – including 209 affordable homes – has been given the go ahead by East Renfrewshire Council.

A brand new community at Craibstone in Aberdeen is a step closer as CALA Homes has submitted a planning application for the landmark project’s initial phase.

A successful scheme matching employers and apprentices is set to be extended to Dundee.