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Turner & Townsend is calling for immediate action to combat the construction capacity crunch as the market faces rising interest rates, inflation, and a recent Budget that offered little comfort for the construction sector.

NFRC (National Federation of Roofing Contractors) has appointed Richard Miller as chief operating officer (COO), responsible for all day-to-day operations of the trade association effective April 2023. Richard will continue to have direct management of quality and compliance.

Campaigning trade body SELECT has re-affirmed its commitment to quality in Scotland’s construction sector by supporting the Construction Quality Improvement Collaborative (CQIC) Charter which seeks to promote good practice to deliver improved performance. CQIC is a Scottish-based campaign for

QTS Group has today unveiled the next round of inductees into its Youth Athlete Programme, as it looks to inspire the next generation of sports stars. The national rail contractor has announced five young athletes from across Scotland and England, who will be on the receiving end of funding to help

Housing will be given its own ministerial office after new first minister Humza Yousaf completed the appointment of his ministerial team. Consisting of 10 cabinet secretaries, including the first minister, the Scottish cabinet will be supported by 18 junior ministers, with Paul McLennan aw

The chief executive of Clyde Gateway, Scotland’s largest urban regeneration company, has retired from his role after almost 15 years at the top. Ian Manson’s people-oriented approach and passion for positive outcomes has led to real and lasting change for the communities of Clyde Gateway

Wates Group has today reported a profit of £33.7 million on its highest ever turnover of £1.89 billion, up 17% on last year.

Dualling the A75/A77 trunk roads linking Scotland and England with Northern Ireland would bring £5 billion of "positive benefits" to the UK economy, according to a new report.

National engineering services provider Edwin James Group is supporting its growth plans with the appointment of Alison Bettany into the new role of procurement director. An experienced supply chain and sustainability professional, Alison Bettany will be responsible for leading the company's procurem

Clark Contracts has been awarded a third consecutive Order of Distinction in the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA)’s Health and Safety Awards 2023. To receive the Order of Distinction, Clark Contracts demonstrated excellent occupational health and safety management systems,

The shortlist for the Scotland Excel Supplier Excellence Awards 2023 has been announced. This year’s finalists represent the quality, diversity and sheer commitment of suppliers on the frameworks, who go above and beyond to serve communities across Scotland.

A new school on Aberdeen is on course for completion in Summer 2024 – and will result in a £6 million budget saving following a retendering exercise. The Finance and Resource Committee at Aberdeen City Council was yesterday updated on progress made on the replacement Riverbank Primary Sc

Perth and Kinross Council members have approved plans to construct four new flats within a Conservation Area in Blairgowrie.

As part of its support for East Renfrewshire’s Developing the Young Workforce programme, and its commitment to the Scottish Government’s Young Persons’ Guarantee Scheme, Taylor Wimpey West Scotland hosted a site visit at its Duncarnock development in Barrhead for 14 students aged 1

A development site in Oban that has the capacity for around 100 new homes could be acquired by Link Group after Argyll Community Housing Association (ACHA) decided to prioritise other locations. ACHA unveiled plans in January 2020 to deliver new affordable homes in the Glencruitten area af