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Construction firm JR Group has embarked on its first development with Scottish Borders Housing Association (SBHA) as work got underway on a housing project across two locations close to each other in Hawick. The development of 16 new build homes sits across two locations – the first

ECD Architects has been appointed to a framework that will help housing associations reach their carbon emissions targets. The GFP Decarbonisation Delivery Framework for Scotland, which is managed by Pretium Frameworks, was developed with the Greener Futures Partnership, with Abri acting as contract

Twelve applications for community projects in the Inverness Area have been awarded funding totalling £475,773.55k from the Community Regeneration Fund. Leader of Inverness and Area, Councillor Ian Brown said: “I am delighted that we have been able to approve a dozen key projects and acti

Three community projects including a full inclusive outdoor sensory playground for young people with complex needs have received funding worth nearly £400,000. Camphill School Aberdeen is to receive an award of £250,976 for the adventure playground for children and young people with comp

A barrier is to be installed at the top of a street in Edinburgh after sat nav errors repeatedly directed drivers down a set of steps. Four vehicles in as many weeks have attempted to drive down the stairs on Greenside Lane, near the city's Theatre Royal bar, where an updated road layout w

The operators of a bridge in New Orleans are crossing their fingers that new federal guidance for electronic road signs doesn't apply to their amusing road signs. The Federal Highway Administration's new rule for the road manual says highway signs should be simple, direct and avoid wording "intended

Some disused buildings in Musselburgh and Wallyford, which are no longer required by East Lothian Council, are available to purchase. The council is keen to explore whether there is community interest in purchasing or being involved in the future running of the buildings.

Members of the Highland Council's Wester Ross, Strathpeffer and Lochalsh Committee have approved £359,459.00 worth of funding bids aimed at supporting the economic regeneration and sustainable development of communities across Ward 5. Communities were invited to apply for Community Regeneratio

Fusion21 has appointed Clark Contracts to its £346 million Building Improvements Framework. The Paisley-based company has been appointed to lot 9 of the framework for works in Scotland. The four-year framework offers a wide range of internal and external improvement works from the installation

A partnership deal between the Painting and Decorating Association (PDA) and specialist insurance, tax and legal firm Markel is saving PDA members around £54,600 a year, newly released figures have shown. Markel provides free access to their business hub and legal helpline, offering 24-hour su

A public consultation has been launched on the first draft Local Heat and Energy Efficiency Strategy (LHEES) and accompanying five-year Delivery Plan (2024-2029) for the Scottish Borders. The draft strategy outlines the long-term plan to make heating more eco-friendly in buildings across the region

Bob the Builder is being brought to the big screen by Jennifer Lopez. The chirpy construction worker, who debuted 25 years ago on CBBC, will be the inspiration behind an animated feature about a Latino construction worker voiced by Anthony Ramos.

Two construction workers who are obsessed with Norse mythology are working to transform the Montana woods into a Scandinavian oasis. Twin brothers Nick and Andy Bertrand inherited their Scandinavian roots from their father's side of the family and have used it as inspiration to build an entire Vikin

Plans to progress a new £24 million primary school for Craigshill in Livingston have been approved. West Lothian Council's Education Executive has backed plans to begin the formal consultation process which is legally required to create a new primary school.

Plans have been submitted to transform a former Scout hall in Kinghorn into flats. Developer Scotia Gas Care Ltd and Stuart King Architecture & Design have proposed dividing the three-storey town hall building on St Leonard’s Place into three two-bedroom flats.