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The Scottish Government has issued a Call for Evidence as part of a review of building standards and guidance relating to fire safety, and including work on the compliance plan approach, to help ensure the safety of people in and around Scotland's buildings. The consultation covers three main areas:

The Barn has secured two major funding awards that will allow the Walled Garden project to move forward into delivery with support from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, via Aberdeenshire Council, and funding through the Just Transition Participatory Budgeting Fund.

The Heat Pump Association (HPA), Ground Source Heat Pump Association (GSHPA) and Heat Pump Federation (HPF) have launched their rebrand to Heat Pump Association UK (HPA UK), marking the creation of a single, unified trade body representing the entire heat pump sector.

Construction and civil engineering specialist McLaughlin & Harvey has seen the highest uptake yet from its YouMatter Health, Safety & Wellbeing Roadshow, with a record number of employees, subcontractors and clients taking part.

For the first time in over 160 years, Scottish Engineering has appointed its first North East-based President. Kerrie Murray, chief financial officer at Aberdeen-headquartered THREE60 Energy, was appointed to the position by the Scottish Engineering executive board at its annual meeting.

Aberdeen registered its highest share of Scottish commercial property deals of the 2020s last year as buyer and seller expectations continued to align, according to new research from Knight Frank.

A construction company director and his firm have been fined after failing to comply with multiple enforcement notices and for failing to suitably plan, manage and monitor construction work.

Fraser Architecture has released an online survey to gather community feedback on the use of the buildings at the Seaforth Road Campus in Stornoway. Fraser Architecture is seeking responses from members of the community who have an interest in creative or cultural work and may require premises.

Campaigning electrotechnical trade body SELECT has welcomed the latest amendment to industry regulations and encouraged its members to familiarise themselves with the updates to ensure the ongoing safety of contractors and customers alike. The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and Brit

SSEN Transmission has awarded global cable manufacturer NKT major contracts to manufacture and install the 525kV high-voltage direct current (HVDC) cables for two key subsea cable links: one linking Spittal in Caithness and Peterhead in Aberdeenshire; and the other proposed to connect the Western I

Plans for Glasgow city centre’s largest living sector development have moved one step closer, with the opportunity to deliver the biggest ever city centre project launched to the market.

A major student accommodation project on Causewayside has been recommended for approval, paving the way for the demolition of the former Scottish Law Commission building and its replacement with a six‑storey development.

Budget hotel brand Mollie’s Motels has submitted plans for its first Scottish development — a 207‑bed US‑inspired hotel and diner on the southern edge of Edinburgh Park.

A new era of geopolitical instability and the increase of AI are reshaping the disputes landscape, with costs no longer the top concern for companies when bringing a claim, a new report has found. 'Litigation Risk 2026: Responding to the new wave of global risks' is the third annual litigation risk

Construction of a new transport interchange in Lanark is now underway. The work, which is expected to take 16 weeks to complete, will create an enhanced bus facility, marking a major investment in the future of Lanark and the wider public transport network.