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Construction and specialist fit-out contractor Thomas Johnstone Ltd has handed over a new outdoor learning hub to Harmeny Education Trust. The project has created a transformative space that has enabled the Trust to extend its capacity to support young people aged 14-18.

Four site managers from Barratt Developments North Scotland, which includes Barratt and David Wilson Homes, have been recognised by the National House Building Council (NHBC) for excellence in on-site management for developments in Aberdeenshire. Allan Barclay (Charleston Green, Cove), Scott O&rsquo

Scottish chartered surveying firm DM Hall has awarded its annual £500 bursary to Glasgow student Tommy Turner. The annual award, open to any student entering the MSc course in Real Estate Management at the University of Glasgow, will go to Mr Turner, of Cambuslang, South Lanarkshire, who gradu

Chartered building surveying firm Diamond & Company (Scotland) has bolstered its senior executive team with the appointment of Jim Kerr as its first director of building consultancy. A former director at Colliers International UK and co-founder of Kerr Baxter Associates, Mr Kerr joins from Sedgw

The winners of the SkillBuild National Final 2023 have been announced after 78 construction trainees went head-to-head over three days.

A trade union representing architectural workers has merged with Unite, the UK's largest union. The Section of Architectural Workers (SAW) was set up as a democratic grassroots union run by and for its members. Previously affiliated with the United Voices of the World (UVW), it has now formed a nati

The widespread damage to Angus infrastructure is still being fully assessed after the extreme weather experienced in October. The council has indicated that the process of gathering and assessing detailed and accurate information on its full impact ongoing.

Encouraging skills development across Ayrshire’s construction sector and beyond, public sector development partner hub South West Scotland has partnered with South Ayrshire Council, education consultancy Class Of Your Own (COYO) and local secondary schools to support a transformational STEM e

The second phase of the St Andrews West development in Fife commenced this week, with plans on track to deliver hundreds of sustainable new homes, around a third of which will be affordable homes, in addition to hotel, leisure, retail, and healthcare offerings.

Build-to-rent (BTR) developer and operator PLATFORM_ has completed its new landmark development on Glasgow’s River Clyde waterfront.

Network Rail has appointed Story Contracting Ltd to design a new railway station on the Neilston line in the area south of Barrhead.

CHAP Group has appointed Paul Matthew as its new area construction director for the Tayside region. With over 35 years’ experience within the construction industry, Paul brings a wealth of experience and expertise that will enhance CHAP's ability to deliver large-scale construction projects wi

A proposed merger between two major air conditioning and refrigeration wholesalers could mean less competition and choice for customers in Aberdeen, the UK competition watchdog has warned.

Robertson Group has received the Gold Award in the 'Building & Construction: Energy Reduction’ category at this year’s Green Apple Environment Awards.

Bellway Homes Ltd (Scotland East) has donated over £3,000 to Elphinstone Primary to purchase vital learning equipment.