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Shepherd and Hardies Chartered Surveyors has appointed six new graduates in the north east of Scotland. Joining the firm's training scheme, each graduate will undertake a structured training programme which prepares them for their RICS Assessment of Professional Competence, which will gain them MRIC

A local economic initiative has helped two Fife businesses secure new contract opportunities with a major contractor.

More than 200 projects with the potential to unlock £31.8 billion of investment across the South of Scotland have been identified in new research.

Knight Frank has committed to its second long-term lease in Scotland’s central belt this year, moving its Glasgow commercial property team to a best-in-class office development in the city centre. The consultancy has taken a first floor suite at 101 St Vincent Street in Glasgow – which s

Whitfield Consulting Services (WCS) is expanding its UK presence with the opening of a new office in Scotland this month. Headed up by Shane Govender PrEng CEng MICE, principal civil engineer at Whitfield Consulting Services, the Edinburgh base joins WCS’ existing offices in London and Norther

A new group of apprentices has begun their careers with Mears as part of North Lanarkshire Council's Enterprise contract.

Two industry voices are urging the UK government to act on the cost and movement of construction inputs ahead of Prime Minister Andy Burnham's first Budget this month. Peel Ports Group wants a smarter approach to bringing materials into the UK, while the Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) want

Suppliers have been announced for the £4.29 billion National Framework for Civil Engineering, Infrastructure and Enabling Works 2026, Pagabo’s largest infrastructure procurement offering to date.

Advance Construction has warned that rising fuel costs are putting growing pressure on the construction supply chain, and is calling on others in the industry to share their experiences as it prepares to lobby government.

Robertson Facilities Management (RFM) has delivered a major renewable energy and decarbonisation project at the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) Cambuslang headquarters. More than 500 ground-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) panels and a battery energy storage system have been installed to crea

Moray Council has agreed a series of decisions affecting Elgin and the wider area, from redirecting regeneration funding to launching a public consultation on Cooper Park. The council has reallocated £500,000 from the Sawmill project, which will not proceed as originally proposed, to the forme

Sibbald Training is working in partnership with BEAR Scotland to deliver a tailored Road Building and Maintenance training programme designed around the needs of BEAR’s workforce.

Campaigning trade body SELECT has partnered with Luceco Group to launch an ambitious new initiative that will deliver much-needed apprentice funding to small businesses across Scotland. The Powering Potential initiative will see three SELECT member firms receive £6,000 each to help support the

The founder and managing director of two Scottish businesses, Gillian Murray, has scooped an accolade at a national awards.  

Energy Skills Partnership (ESP) and Built Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST) have announced a formal strategic partnership to strengthen collaboration between Scotland’s colleges, employers, industry and innovation partners and help develop the skills and capabilities needed f