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Latest statistics showing a 26% increase in the total number of new homes completed in the year to end September 2021 compared to the previous 12 months (during which activity was impacted by Covid) have been welcomed as a step in the right direction by sector body Homes for Scotland. Affordable Hou

A wind farm project in Innerleithen in the Borders has been paused after a pair of golden eagles were spotted near the site.

NatureScot is in advanced discussions with a potential new owner for Kinloch Castle on the Isle of Rum, a property the nature agency has owned since 1957. Subject to requisite approvals being obtained, the Castle would be placed into a charitable trust, the aims of which are to conserve the building

Bidding consultancy firm EiB has launched the Scotland arm of its business, EiB Scotland, a dedicated work-winning team based in Edinburgh. The team aims to use its local knowledge and experience to support clients to win work in the Scottish infrastructure market.

McGowan Environmental Engineering has unveiled a new company that provides efficient and effective wrapping solutions for onshore cable, wire and pipe laying projects. Launched in partnership with Cable Protect Europe, the arrival of Eco Cable Protect UK comes after McGowan secured the exc

Civil, structural and transport engineering practice Civic Engineers has recorded its 9th consecutive year of growth since the business was first founded nearly a decade ago. The practice has increased its staff head count from 120 to 162 employees and is reporting annual revenue growth of over 40%

The UK construction sector is set to experience recruitment pinch points over the next five years as more than a quarter of a million additional workers will be needed to meet growing demand in the industry, the latest Construction Skills Network (CSN) report from the Construction Industry Training

Work to construct a new terminal building at Tarbert (Harris) Ferry Terminal is underway following the completion of the new pier and increased marshalling area earlier this year. The new terminal building is the final stage of the multi-million-pound upgrade project at the harbour.

Scotland and Northern Ireland’s plumbing and heating industry’s trade association SNIPEF has today announced that Jim Butter has been named as the new President with effect from 27 May 2022. Mr Butter has been involved in the plumbing industry for almost four decades, and for the past 12

A consultation was launched last week seeking the views of residents on the plan for Leith Links and what improvements people would like to see there over the next 10 years. The City of Edinburgh Council’s Thriving Green Spaces Project is producing a vision masterplan for Leith Links, whi

Early plans are in the pipeline for around 60 new homes for social rent in Dalbeattie. Cunninghame Housing Association plans to build the development on the outskirts of the town across from the learning campus.

Glasgow-headquartered planning, design, environment, engineering and safety consultancy Mabbett & Associates Ltd has continued its strategic growth journey with the acquisition of energy and environmental consultant GEP Environmental Ltd. The majority investment in the Hampshire-based company &n

Commercial property company HFD has sold an industrial building at Hamilton International Park in a deal valued at around £2.5 million.

A professor of fire and structures at the University of Edinburgh has published a new report which details the flaws with the government’s former safety research and testing body that ultimately led to the death of 72 people following the Grenfell Tower fire five years ago today

Unused university campus buildings located at the University of the West of Scotland (UWS) Thornly Park Campus are to be demolished after a large deliberate fire on Sunday night.