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Mears Group is recruiting a Managing Director in North Lanarkshire
Managing Director - Mears Group
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December 9, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Mears Group is recruiting a Managing Director in North Lanarkshire
Knowes Housing Association is recruiting a Head of Property Services
Head of Property Services - Knowes Housing Association
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December 9, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Knowes Housing Association is recruiting a Head of Property Services
Neart na Gaoithe (NnG) Offshore Wind Farm, located 15.5km off the coast of Fife, which became fully operational earlier this year, has been handed a top award by Scotland’s renewable energy industry.
New offshore wind farm wins at Scottish Green Energy Awards
Neart na Gaoithe (NnG) Offshore Wind Farm, located 15.5km off the coast of Fife, which became fully operational earlier this year, has been handed a top award by Scotland’s renewable energy industry.
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December 9, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Neart na Gaoithe (NnG) Offshore Wind Farm, located 15.5km off the coast of Fife, which became fully operational earlier this year, has been handed a top award by Scotland’s renewable energy industry.
Members of the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) across the UK can become Carbon Literate thanks to a 70% discount.
70% carbon literacy training discount for CITB members
Members of the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) across the UK can become Carbon Literate thanks to a 70% discount.
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December 9, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Members of the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) across the UK can become Carbon Literate thanks to a 70% discount.
Frank Gehry, the visionary architect behind some of the world’s most iconic buildings, has died at the age of 96 at his home in Santa Monica following a brief respiratory illness.
Frank Gehry
Frank Gehry, the visionary architect behind some of the world’s most iconic buildings, has died at the age of 96 at his home in Santa Monica following a brief respiratory illness.
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December 9, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Frank Gehry, the visionary architect behind some of the world’s most iconic buildings, has died at the age of 96 at his home in Santa Monica following a brief respiratory illness.
Members of Highland Council’s Sutherland County Committee have approved £104,718 of Community Regeneration Funding in support of a project to modernise Skerray Village Hall in Achtoty.
Funding approved for Highland regeneration projects
Members of Highland Council’s Sutherland County Committee have approved £104,718 of Community Regeneration Funding in support of a project to modernise Skerray Village Hall in Achtoty.
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December 9, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Members of Highland Council’s Sutherland County Committee have approved £104,718 of Community Regeneration Funding in support of a project to modernise Skerray Village Hall in Achtoty.
Tulloch Homes has welcomed new apprentices to the team.
Tulloch Homes welcomes new apprentices
Tulloch Homes has welcomed new apprentices to the team.
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December 9, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Tulloch Homes has welcomed new apprentices to the team.
A landmark £67 million health, social care, and community facility in the heart of Glasgow’s East End was officially opened yesterday.
Scotland’s largest integrated health and social care facility opens in Glasgow
A landmark £67 million health, social care, and community facility in the heart of Glasgow’s East End was officially opened yesterday.
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December 9, 2025 at 11:42 AM
A landmark £67 million health, social care, and community facility in the heart of Glasgow’s East End was officially opened yesterday.
Scottish business CR Smith has been announced as the first sponsor of the STV Radio breakfast show – Ewen and Cat at Breakfast - which will be hosted by Ewen Cameron and Cat Harvey when the station launches early next year.
CR Smith sponsors STV Radio Breakfast Show
Scottish business CR Smith has been announced as the first sponsor of the STV Radio breakfast show – Ewen and Cat at Breakfast - which will be hosted by Ewen Cameron and Cat Harvey when the station launches early next year.
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December 9, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Scottish business CR Smith has been announced as the first sponsor of the STV Radio breakfast show – Ewen and Cat at Breakfast - which will be hosted by Ewen Cameron and Cat Harvey when the station launches early next year.
Specialist construction services provider Groundforce has appointed Warren Buckland as managing director.
Warren Buckland named new MD at Groundforce
Specialist construction services provider Groundforce has appointed Warren Buckland as managing director.
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December 9, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Specialist construction services provider Groundforce has appointed Warren Buckland as managing director.
Passengers travelling between East Kilbride and Glasgow will benefit from a cleaner, quieter and more reliable railway from this weekend as electric trains begin operating on the route.
East Kilbride-Glasgow line goes electric after £144m transformation
Passengers travelling between East Kilbride and Glasgow will benefit from a cleaner, quieter and more reliable railway from this weekend as electric trains begin operating on the route.
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December 9, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Passengers travelling between East Kilbride and Glasgow will benefit from a cleaner, quieter and more reliable railway from this weekend as electric trains begin operating on the route.
Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) proudly celebrated the industry’s leading innovators at its annual Awards Gala at the Natural History Museum, recognising 16 Rising Stars and 12 major category winners who raise the bar for responsible, innovative and inclusive construction.
Considerate Constructors Scheme unveils grand gala award winners
Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) proudly celebrated the industry’s leading innovators at its annual Awards Gala at the Natural History Museum, recognising 16 Rising Stars and 12 major category winners who raise the bar for responsible, innovative and inclusive construction.
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December 9, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) proudly celebrated the industry’s leading innovators at its annual Awards Gala at the Natural History Museum, recognising 16 Rising Stars and 12 major category winners who raise the bar for responsible, innovative and inclusive construction.
A London-based property refurbishment company and an Essex roofing contractor have been fined after a worker fell from scaffolding and suffered life-changing injuries.
England: Construction firm and contractor fined after worker sustained life-changing injuries
A London-based property refurbishment company and an Essex roofing contractor have been fined after a worker fell from scaffolding and suffered life-changing injuries.
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December 9, 2025 at 11:01 AM
A London-based property refurbishment company and an Essex roofing contractor have been fined after a worker fell from scaffolding and suffered life-changing injuries.
The Kings Theatre in Kirkcaldy has received a £3,000 donation from Persimmon Homes North Scotland to help fund new costumes for this year’s much-anticipated pantomime, Oor Wee Mammy McGoose.
Theatre’s panto season gets £3,000 boost from Persimmon
The Kings Theatre in Kirkcaldy has received a £3,000 donation from Persimmon Homes North Scotland to help fund new costumes for this year’s much-anticipated pantomime, Oor Wee Mammy McGoose.
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December 9, 2025 at 11:00 AM
The Kings Theatre in Kirkcaldy has received a £3,000 donation from Persimmon Homes North Scotland to help fund new costumes for this year’s much-anticipated pantomime, Oor Wee Mammy McGoose.
Following months of detailed pre-construction design, Ground Developments Ltd (GDL) has commenced the construction phase of its bulk earthworks and ground improvement contract at Torness for METLEN Energy and Metals, on behalf of SP Energy Networks and National Grid.
GDL begins work at Torness for EGL1 project
Following months of detailed pre-construction design, Ground Developments Ltd (GDL) has commenced the construction phase of its bulk earthworks and ground improvement contract at Torness for METLEN Energy and Metals, on behalf of SP Energy Networks and National Grid.
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December 9, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Following months of detailed pre-construction design, Ground Developments Ltd (GDL) has commenced the construction phase of its bulk earthworks and ground improvement contract at Torness for METLEN Energy and Metals, on behalf of SP Energy Networks and National Grid.
Glasgow City Council has approved plans to build 152 purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) units across three blocks beside the River Kelvin at Otago Lane.
Glasgow student accommodation development approved after hearing
Glasgow City Council has approved plans to build 152 purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) units across three blocks beside the River Kelvin at Otago Lane.
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December 9, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Glasgow City Council has approved plans to build 152 purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) units across three blocks beside the River Kelvin at Otago Lane.
Christine Jardine, MP for Edinburgh West, visited David Wilson Homes’ West Craigs Quarter development on Friday 28 November to celebrate award-winning project manager Ewan MacLean, and to discuss the wider benefits of the development for the local community and economy.
Edinburgh MP visits housing development to celebrate award-winning project manager
Christine Jardine, MP for Edinburgh West, visited David Wilson Homes’ West Craigs Quarter development on Friday 28 November to celebrate award-winning project manager Ewan MacLean, and to discuss the wider benefits of the development for the local community and economy.
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December 9, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Christine Jardine, MP for Edinburgh West, visited David Wilson Homes’ West Craigs Quarter development on Friday 28 November to celebrate award-winning project manager Ewan MacLean, and to discuss the wider benefits of the development for the local community and economy.
Mears Group is recruiting a Managing Director in North Lanarkshire
Managing Director - Mears Group
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December 9, 2025 at 8:11 AM
Mears Group is recruiting a Managing Director in North Lanarkshire
ScottishPower is recruiting a Solicitor – Planning & Property in Glasgow
Solicitor – Planning & Property - ScottishPower
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December 9, 2025 at 8:09 AM
ScottishPower is recruiting a Solicitor – Planning & Property in Glasgow
ScottishPower is recruiting a Solicitor – Strategic Projects & Transactions in Glasgow
Solicitor – Strategic Projects & Transactions - ScottishPower
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December 9, 2025 at 8:07 AM
ScottishPower is recruiting a Solicitor – Strategic Projects & Transactions in Glasgow
Knowes Housing Association is recruiting a Head of Property Services
Head of Property Services - Knowes Housing Association
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December 9, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Knowes Housing Association is recruiting a Head of Property Services
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced a series of changes it is making to the funding and grant system.
Increased demand and steady Levy rates drive CITB funding and grant changes
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced a series of changes it is making to the funding and grant system.
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December 8, 2025 at 1:46 PM
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced a series of changes it is making to the funding and grant system.
A “transformative” new Center Parcs is poised to open by summer 2029 after Scottish Borders Council unanimously approved planning permission for a new village between Hawick and Selkirk.
Center Parcs receives planning permission for Borders village
A “transformative” new Center Parcs is poised to open by summer 2029 after Scottish Borders Council unanimously approved planning permission for a new village between Hawick and Selkirk.
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December 8, 2025 at 1:11 PM
A “transformative” new Center Parcs is poised to open by summer 2029 after Scottish Borders Council unanimously approved planning permission for a new village between Hawick and Selkirk.
ScottishPower is recruiting a Project Manager in Edinburgh Park or Cambuslang
Project Manager - ScottishPower
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December 8, 2025 at 12:13 PM
ScottishPower is recruiting a Project Manager in Edinburgh Park or Cambuslang
Mears Group is recruiting a Managing Director in North Lanarkshire
Managing Director - Mears Group
Find the latest Scottish construction vacancies on the Scottish Construction Now website.
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December 8, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Mears Group is recruiting a Managing Director in North Lanarkshire