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New insights into how positively young people and parents view careers in the construction industry have been released by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB). Surveys of 2,000 16-24-year-olds and 2,000 parents of young people in that age range were carried out for CIOB in February 2025, which

Peebles residents are invited to share their views on a Scottish Borders Council proposal to sell the School Brae public toilets.

Some of the biggest names from Scotland's business community have united in a plea to the UK government, urging immediate support for the Acorn Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) project in Aberdeenshire.

Amey has launched a new suite of services which it said will help clients meet the country’s sustainability ambitions and reduce costs.

Increased educational benefits, new contemporary accessible community facilities and long term economic benefits to the island were at the heart of a decision to name Tobermory South as the preferred site for a new £43 million 2-18 campus. 

Taylor Wimpey West Scotland teamed up with the Barmulloch Community Development Company (BCDC) to announce that it will donate £25 for each new home sold and legally completed within the first phase of new homes at the development in Robroyston. The first tranche of £700 was donated this

At a special full Inverclyde Council meeting last week, councillors approved a three-year £65 million capital budget. Projects included in the £65m capital budget that was agreed are:

A Dunfermline-based apprentice has praised the benefits of work-based learning, saying her apprenticeship has given her independence, confidence, and the opportunity to play her part in the construction of one of the country’s biggest education projects. Sophie Cormack is completing her Busine

To mark International Women’s Day, Tilbury Douglas successfully hosted 'Diversity in Action: Women Driving Innovation in Science & Construction' which brought together more than 100 attendees to discuss the vital role of inclusion and collaboration in driving industry progress.

Proposals to allow pupils to leave school at 14 for apprenticeships or college places have been criticised by the Plumbing and Heating Federation (SNIPEF) which called the idea “reckless, unworkable and deeply irresponsible” for industries that rely on safety-critical apprenticeships. La

A Caithness wind farm has been turned down for the second time by The Highland Council under delegated powers despite the reduced scheme being sited in a wind farm search area.  Renewable energy company RES expressed its "strong disappointment" at the council’s refusal of its redesigned C

Laura McGuigan has taken on the role of chair of Women in Property's Central Scotland branch for 2025-26. Laura, who holds a first-class BA Honours degree in Business Management from the University of West of Scotland and a Leadership qualification from Cranfield School of Management, is the busines

Wernick Group has opened its new hire depot in Dundee following a £4 million investment in the facility which will operate as a central hub for supporting client needs across Scotland.

St Andrews Timber & Building Supplies has strengthened its partnership with HSS Hire Group (HSS) with the opening of a rental facility at its Edinburgh headquarters. The firm is now able to supply tool and equipment hire at its Prestonfield branch, the move coming after the success of a similar

Falkirk Council has set its budget for 2025/26, approving a £488 million revenue budget to invest in services over the coming year and a five-year £231m capital investment programme.