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Industry body Scottish Renewables has appointed Colin Palmer to lead a new team focusing on the offshore wind sector. Mr Palmer, currently director of marine at Crown Estate Scotland, will lead a four-strong team which will focus on enabling and accelerating development of offshore wind farms in Sco

A major trade union has voiced concern after news that a nearly century-old scheme to support apprentices in the Scottish construction industry will stop accepting new registrations at the end of the year. The Scottish Building Apprenticeship and Training Council (SBATC), a body recognised by those

Our popular "and finally" section, with the most absurd, offbeat, strange or funny construction stories, has entertained readers over the past year.

Tulloch Homes managing director Sandy Grant has announced his plans to retire at the end of May 2024 after 21 years with the business. Sandy joined the company as group financial director in 2003 and was promoted to managing director in 2021.

Alumno Group has been granted planning permission for the construction of purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) in the Jock’s Lodge area of Edinburgh following an appeal to the Scottish Government.

With a programme value now topping £1 billion, Hub South East Scotland and its clients continue to successfully work together to achieve tangible benefits for partners and communities in the Lothians and Borders, whilst delivering against aspirational government targets around net zero, inclus

New tenants Douglas and Helen Mathie are settling in and looking forward to spending their first Christmas in their new council home.

Residents, community groups and businesses will have an opportunity to help shape the future redevelopment of the Forthside area of Stirling following the launch of an online consultation. People and organisations are being encouraged to give their feedback on an updated masterplan and new design gu

Dundee firm George Martin Builders has submitted plans to build twenty new flats on vacant ground beside Arbroath’s Webster Theatre.

Scotland's ambition to become a hub for battery manufacturing have suffered a setback with the announcement that battery cell manufacturer AMTE Power is set to go into administration.

Angus Dundee Distillers, owner of Tomintoul and Glencadam malt distilleries, has embarked on a project to construct a malt whisky distillery and a visitor experience in Chun’an, China. The initiative marks a significant expansion for the distillery, strengthening its foothold in the lucrative

Dualling works for the remaining single carriageway sections of the A9 between Perth and Inverness are not expected to be completed until the end of 2035, a delay of 10 years to the previously announced timescale.

Taylor Wimpey West Scotland recently challenged Primary 6 pupils of Glenboig Primary School to design a flag to welcome customers and visitors to its Meadowside development, in the North Lanarkshire village of Glenboig.

The construction firm who delivered the transformation of Paisley Town Hall have helped put on a show - after donating a stage to the team behind PACE Theatre Company's much-loved annual panto.

Almost £900,000 of funding has been agreed towards 23 community projects thanks to approval from Fife Council's South and West Fife Area Committee members at their meeting this week. An investment of £852,633 from the Community Recovery Fund will give a huge boost to innovative and ambit