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Developers have announced plans to transform one of Edinburgh's most distinctive landmarks into a top hotel.

Two managers from the scaffold division of Alloa based Marshall Construction are currently working towards membership of the National Access and Scaffolding Confederation (NASC), a specialist body committed to promoting high standards of conduct and operation in the UK scaffolding industry.

Wishaw-based modular construction specialist Enemetric has been placed into administration. The Construction Enquirer reports that up to 20 jobs have been axed in the fallout from the collapse of Enemetric, which is part of the Enervis Group.

East Ayrshire Council has announced a capital investment of £395 million to deliver a range of ambitious and innovative education projects. Proposals were unveiled for the creation of a £63m Learning and Enterprise development in the Cumnock area. The Knockroon Learning and Enterprise Campus will

Improved repairs contract for PoLHA customers

Alex Neil Decisions on planning applications need to continue to be made more quickly, planning minister Alex Neil said today.

The Scottish Law Commission today publishes its discussion paper on compulsory purchase in Scotland. The law on compulsory purchase recognises that there will be circumstances where the public interest in a particular project will be more important than the individual’s right to undisturbed owners

Annabelle Ewing MSP Scotland plans to increase the uptake of work-related learning and qualifications in secondary schools, as part of a package to reduce youth unemployment over the next seven years.

(L-R) Kevin Halpin, contracts manager, Persimmon Homes, (West), Scotland; Alan Cricket, construction director, Persimmon Homes (West) Scotland; Councillor James McColgan, Inverclyde Council’s communities vice-convener, Craig Sanderson, Link Group chief executive and Colin Connell, development dire

Sir Tom Hunter Sir Tom Hunter has made a £100 million investment in a scheme for a new village in West Lothian.

Plans for a new £200 million district general hospital in Dumfries has been approved by Dumfries and Galloway Council.

Construction work on Dunfermline’s new museum and art gallery has started as partners gathered to mark the occasion.

Network Rail has appointed Arup to take forward the design of a visitor centre and bridge walk for one of Scotland’s most recognisable landmarks, The Forth Rail Bridge.

The group that lodged a legal challenge against Fife Council’s selection of Pipeland as the site for a new Madras College has been urged to stop its “futile, time-wasting charade”. The Courier has reported that St Andrews Environmental Protection Association Ltd (Stepal) — wh

Turnberry Donald Trump's plans to invest over £100 million into the famous Turnberry golf resort with new features including a massive Roman-style fountain outside the clubhouse have been approved.