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A new report from the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has been published which highlights the organisation’s own social value. The findings show for every £1 invested, CIOB delivers £4.06 of social value through initiatives including its Tomorrow’s Leaders and men

Kubota's new eight-tonne mini-excavator, the KX085-5, has debuted in Scotland, complete with a Tefra quick hitch from Hill Engineering.

The remediation works at the Ardrossan Coastal Quarter site have begun. Preparatory works began in September and the process of remediating the soil will begin this month.

Clark Contracts has been selected to complete the redevelopment of the former George Hotel in Stranraer.

Commercial building, project and sustainability consultancy Jones Hargreaves has opened a sixth office, which will be its first base in Scotland. Sammi Johnstone, senior associate at Jones Hargreaves, has relocated from the firm’s Cardiff office to lead the new Glasgow location. Johnstone has

CSY Architects has obtained planning approval and listed building consent for the restoration of Cavers Castle near Hawick.

Work will begin shortly on a new stretch of walking and cycling pathway between Dunballoch and Cabrich, linking the existing Lovat Bridge - Dunballoch pathway with the minor road to Cabrich and onwards to Moniack. This will provide a safe, segregated, comfortable option for those walking and cycling

Stirlingshire-based James Jones & Sons Ltd has completed the acquisition of bandsaw blade manufacturer and saw servicing provider Lancashire Saws Ltd.

Stirling-based Avant Homes West Scotland has appointed a new regional sales manager as part of the operating company’s ongoing expansion plans. Linda Rennie has been promoted to her new role following more than 11 successful years as sales advisor for the housebuilder.

The historic site of one of Edinburgh’s original tram depots is set to become the city’s latest high-profile housing development.

Highland Council has been investigating ways in which it can harness external funding to help meet its statutory obligations around energy efficient social housing and at the same time tackle fuel poverty. Members at last week's Climate Change Committee were asked to note opportunities to expand Ene

Cruden Building has successfully completed two new housing developments in Prestonpans in East Lothian on behalf of Lar Housing Trust. The £3.2 million Northfields development, located near the railway station and local amenities in Prestonpans, has transformed a former derelict factory site i

Two years since the Scottish Government published its plans for cutting greenhouse gas emissions from Scotland’s homes, more than thirty supply chain organisations have written an open letter to First Minister Humza Yousaf, urging his government to publish a Heat in Buildings Bill to give cert

Glasgow is set to trail legal graffiti walls, according to a new city council report.

A new bridge over the River Tay created by BAM Nuttall as part of the Cross Tay Link Road project will be named Destiny Bridge.