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Kevin Stewart Decision times for local applications in Scotland are at their quickest since records began in 2012 but decision times for major developments are slower compared to the previous quarter and previous year, new figures have shown.

Expert review groups into fuel poverty have called for the definition to be reviewed to ensure help is targeted at those who need it most. Two reports by the Scottish Fuel Poverty Strategic Working Group and Scottish Rural Fuel Poverty Task Force have made over 100 recommendations to address the iss

Business development manager, Euan McDermott, (left) with Simon Phillips, regional managing director for Scotland Esh Border Construction has launched its new base in Livingston which the firm hopes will provide a key strategic lynchpin as it looks to build on its success in Scotland.

(from left) UK government minister Andrew Dunlop, Highland Council leader Margaret Davidson and economy secretary Kieth Brown The £315 million Inverness and Highland City-Region Deal was formally signed yesterday, paving the way for the release of funding for three business cases.

Graham Construction apprentices Reiss Fleming, 17, Andrew Coyle, 22, Thomas McGoran, 19, Liam McMillan, 24, Kayleigh Murdoch, 21, Shams Rahimi, 24 with Fulton MacGregor MSP and representatives from Graham Construction and NHS Lanarkshire Coatbridge and Chryston MSP Fulton MacGregor visited the site

The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) has announced a 27 strong shortlist for its 2017 awards. The judging panel for this year includes Karen Anderson FRIAS (Timber representative), Lorraine Landels Hon FRIAS, Stuart McKnight RIBA, MUMA (representing the Royal Institute of British

Final preparations are underway on the new £1.35 billion Queensferry Crossing which will welcome its first traffic tomorrow morning. The 1.7 miles (2.7km) crossing over the River Forth, which was delivered almost £250 million under budget, welcomed a procession of vehicles ahead of a handover cere

Stephen Brooks An innovative new app could help enhance home and hospital environments for people with dementia – improving patient outcomes and reducing the strain on health services, according to University of Stirling academics.

Barry White The Scottish Futures Trust (SFT) is calling on the housing industry and Scotland’s councils to work together to further increase housing supply.

Construction and support services business Carillion was placed into compulsory liquidation this morning after talks with the UK government to save the company were unsuccessful. The UK’s second largest construction company, which had been in emergency financing talks with its lenders and the bank

By Guy Marsden, director at Highbridge Properties PLC Ask any commercial property agent about the current market for Grade A office space in Glasgow city centre, and they’ll tell you that there’s high demand, low supply and no speculative new-build development.

Julie Lochrie Headland Archaeology finds specialist and Cabinet Secretary Keith Brown Artefacts and structures found during archaeological excavations on the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route/Balmedie to Tipperty (AWPR/B-T) project are shedding light on land use and settlement in the north east over

Allan Callaghan As the construction sector becomes more diverse and lucrative, there is still more work needed to ensure it is viewed as a genuine career option for those seeking an aspirational career, says Allan Callaghan.

North Lanarkshire Council has agreed proposals to invest £32.75 million over the next five years to begin to transform its town centres into “modern, vibrant communities where people live, work and socialise”. Forming part of a long-term economic regeneration delivery plan for the area, the tow

Aerial view of The Engine Yard on Leith Walk, Edinburgh New images have been released which show the extent the £75 million Engine Yard development will transform a 4.5 acre neglected brownfield site on Leith Walk, providing much needed housing in a new community close to Edinburgh city centre.