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Donald Trump has secured planning permission to convert five properties overlooking his Aberdeenshire golf resort into luxury guest accommodation.

The Construction Plant-hire Association’s 2026 Conference brought nearly 150 industry leaders, suppliers, operators and policymakers to One Great George Street, Westminster, to confront the reasons behind the UK’s long‑term construction underperformance and to outline what must change

Scotland’s largest trade construction association SELECT has elected the managing director of a third-generation Dundee electrical company as its 68th president. Darren Crockett is managing director of RAS Crockett and Partners, a family firm of electrical engineers which has been operating su

Archaeologists have discovered that it is highly likely that a wooly mammoth was butchered by humans 25,000 years ago. 

Building, infrastructure, engineering and fit-out business Tilbury Douglas has appointed Simon Butler as managing director – regional building. In this role, Simon will lead the Regional Building service line, ensuring continued focus on delivering the company’s five-year growth plan and

Architectural, consulting, construction engineering, operations and mobility services firm Egis has appointed Mike Birch as transportation director for the UK and Ireland, bolstering both its leadership team and its transport capability as it accelerates growth across the region. Mike joins Egis wit

Digital construction platform Dalux has appointed Rob Jackson to support its continued growth across Scotland. Jackson brings extensive experience from the construction software sector, having worked with contractors, consultants, clients and delivery teams throughout his career. His background span

Dandara Scotland has been shortlisted for two major accolades at this year’s Premier Guarantee Excellence Awards, recognising outstanding achievements in housebuilding, site management and construction quality. Colin Watson, from Tranent, has been named a finalist for one of the construction i

Steve Craig has been appointed as the 102nd president of the Plumbing and Heating Federation (SNIPEF), with a commitment to strengthen member engagement, champion apprenticeship reform and ensure the profession remains at the forefront of discussions around skills, competence and the transition to n

Turner & Townsend has relocated its Aberdeen team to a modern, city centre office at Marischal Square. The move reinforces the business’s long-term commitment to the city and supports its continued growth across all divisions which have grown significantly in real estate, energy and natura

Ashfield Land has resubmitted proposals for Stonehaven Gateway.

A planning application for the first section of a new strategic road in Dunfermline will be submitted in August, Fife Council has revealed.

A Fife apprentice has been crowned Scotland’s top young painter and decorator for the second year in a row after seeing off competition from across the country at a national skills contest held on her home turf. Casey Gardner, who is completing her apprenticeship with Persimmon Homes North Sco

Inverclyde Council’s planning board has approved a plan in principle to build up to 135 new homes in Clune Park. An application to establish the principle of building the new development was approved unanimously at the recent meeting of the planning board.

Taylor Wimpey East Scotland has finalised an agreement with Home Group Scotland to deliver 16 high‑quality affordable homes for social rent at the growing Calderwood development in East Calder. This supply of new affordable homes will include a mix of two, three, and four-bedroom properties, helpi