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Plans by the National Galleries of Scotland (NGS) to construct a major new building in Granton are gathering pace. The facility titled The Art Works will house Scotland’s extraordinary national art collection and make a major contribution to benefit and enhance the local community for the long

Improved calculated holiday pay for electricians employed by Balfour Beatty has been secured following a campaign by the Unite union. From January 2023, Balfour Beatty has agreed that all electricians employed under the terms of the Joint Industry Board (JIB) or Scottish Joint Industry Board (SJIB),

Network Rail has installed new lift shafts as part of the new £15 million East Linton station development. The work was carried out by contractor Bam Nuttall, across two nightshifts.

A £10 million upgrade to the Waste Water Treatment Works (WWTW) serving customers in Ellon has been completed, boosting the site’s capacity by around one third. The project means that the WWTW is able to support the town’s growing community while continuing to protect the local env

Running a successful electrical business is a full-time job, but two remarkable sporting sparks have proved that they have what it takes to stand out against aggressive competition in totally different fields. Michael McKenna and Chris Liddell, both members of electrical trade association SELECT, ar

The NFRC (National Federation of Roofing Contractors) is now inviting submissions for next year’s Awards which recognise outstanding workmanship across the roofing and cladding industry. The UK Roofing Awards will return on Friday 12 May 2023, once again at InterContinental London—T

Asset engineering specialist Edwin James Group has appointed Simon Varo as operations director at group company Parker Technical Services. The new role has been created to support growth in traditional facilities maintenance, and the hybrid model that combines building services with more complex pro

Six kitchen manufacturers and suppliers have won places on a £6.5 million framework to deliver to social housing providers and the public sector across Scotland. The four-year Supply of Kitchen Units and Worktops (K7) Framework from public sector construction framework provider Scottish Procur

Specialist timber firm Donaldson Group has appointed Graham Johnston as CEO of its retail and distribution division in a newly created role. Graham joins the Donaldson Group from ASDA where he was senior director of omnichannel customer support, running a large UK and international operation alongsi

Russell Roof Tiles has supplied sustainable and long-lasting concrete roof tiles to support the vital re-roofing of a social housing project in East Ayrshire. The upgrade project has been delivered by A.C. Whyte, an energy efficiency contractor in the major refurbishment of social housing for local

New proposals for the residential redevelopment of a prominent former care home site in Newton Mearns have been submitted to East Renfrewshire Council following community feedback. Property developer Dundas is looking to build 18 detached homes on the site of the former Mearnskirk House after rethin

An official sod cutting ceremony has been carried out in Earlston to mark the start of a £12.5 million new affordable housing development. Cruden Building, part of the Cruden Group, is building 64 energy-efficient new homes on behalf of Eildon Housing Association. This development contributes

MIXED USE and NON-RESIDENTIAL Applicant: West Of Scotland Housing Association

Two IT specialists have built a guitar-shaped house in the Romanian mountain town of Râșnov. Dragoș and Mădălina Obancea said they were inspired by the atmosphere of the area, namely evenings marked by bonfires and guitar songs, to create Symphony Tiny House.

A buyer is being sought for the historical landmark Category B Listed property at 17-19 Union Terrace in Aberdeen. Savills, acting jointly with FG Burnett, has been tasked with the launch.