Construction growth tipped to return but recruitment challenges remain
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has published its Construction Workforce Outlook 2026-30 report, which forecasts that growth is expected to return to the...
Winners announced at 51st Scottish Plumbing Apprentice of the Year awards
SCOTLAND'S top apprentices have been crowned at the 51st Scottish Plumbing Apprentice of the Year awards.
Held at West College Scotland in Paisley, the competition...
First residents move into new Glasgow development
THE first residents have now moved into Station Wynd, a new housing development in Glasgow's Nitshill being delivered by Clark Contracts on behalf of...
Scottish Government backs Aberdeen’s Union Street project with £600,000
THE Scottish Government has announced a £600,000 investment in Aberdeen's Our Union Street project.
The investment, progressing one of the Scottish Government’s 100-day commitments, will build...
John Lewis announces £20m revamp of Glasgow store
JOHN Lewis has announced a £20 million investment to deliver a full redevelopment of its Glasgow store.
The retailer said the refurbishment will see every...
CCG completes window replacement workstream in Glasgow’s east end
CCG Group has completed a 31-home £220,000 PVCu window replacement workstream for Calvay Housing Association in Glasgow's east end.
A total of 248 window sets...
UHI civil engineering students go straight from graduation to job interviews
THE University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) has celebrated its third cohort of CECA Scotland Academy Civil Engineering Operative students going straight from...
Commercial vehicle workshop helps drive Ravenscraig regeneration forward
THE regeneration of Ravenscraig in North Lanarkshire has achieved another milestone with the completion of Motus Commercials’ new 38,000 sq ft commercial vehicle workshop...
DM Hall backs Scotland’s cerebral palsy football team in World Cup fundraising drive
DM Hall has pledged its support to Scotland’s cerebral palsy football team as it prepares to compete on the world stage in Atlanta later...
Multi-million-pound revamp of Galston Town Hall complete
CLARK Contracts has completed the refurbishment of Galston Town Hall in a multi-million-pound restoration project delivered on behalf of East Ayrshire Council.
The contractor explained...
Shepherd graduates celebrate APC success
EIGHT graduates from Shepherd Chartered Surveyors have successfully completed their Assessment of Professional Competence (APC), achieving MRICS chartered status.
The candidates comprise six residential surveyors...
Roslea Properties opens Glasgow office and welcomes new director
PROPERTY management and lettings agency Roslea Properties has opened its first office in Shawlands, Glasgow, as part of the firm's growth plans.
Founded by Rachel...
Sustainable energy specialist breaks new ground at annual event
GENSOURCE, the Musselburgh-based sustainable energy specialist, will be exhibiting at this year’s Royal Highland Show for the first time.
The annual event showcasing the best...
Finalists announced for SkillBuild 2026
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has revealed the SkillBuild 2026 National Finalists, following the conclusion of 17 regional qualifying events.
Around 700 students competed...
Build of £88.6m Forres school to get underway
BALFOUR Beatty will begin the build of the new £88.6 million Forres Academy on June 22, Moray Council has announced.
The new school campus is...
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Scotland’s data centre debate needs more facts and less fear
By Mandy Watson, a partner at Ryden
WHEN most people think about data centres, they picture vast industrial buildings consuming huge amounts of energy and...
