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Scottish Borders Council has unveiled the areas and projects that will be part of a regeneration programme resulting from a £20 million investment for the region as part of the UK Government’s Community Regeneration Partnership. This initiative, formerly known as the Levelling Up Fund, f

Lovell has donated high-quality kitchen appliances to help Mayfield and Easthouses Development  Trust (MAEDT) expand their community cafe kitchen, enabling them to prepare a wider variety of meals for local residents.  The donation includes two ovens, two integrated fridge freezers and an

Highlands-based Global Infrastructure (Scotland) Ltd. has opened a new office at Aurora House, at the heart of the Inverness Campus in Inverness, after a period of steady growth. With the company’s operational base remaining in Beauly, the civil engineering and construction contractor to the e

Plans to regenerate the iconic Govan Graving Docks have received strong backing as they go before Glasgow City Council’s Planning Committee. City planners have recommended approval for proposals to build up to 304 new energy efficient homes on the site’s southern boundary – part of

Property development and investment company Buccleuch Property has announced the Ella Dawson Foundation as its fundraising partner for the 2025 Buccleuch Property Challenge. When Ella Dawson was diagnosed with an aggressive form of Leukaemia in her early twenties she discovered that wellbeing suppor

CHAP Group has reported a record annual turnover of £57.7 million for the 2023/24 financial year thanks to a robust performance of its Civils division and the opening of a regional office in Dundee. The results mark the fifth consecutive year of profit growth for the Westhill-based constructio

Families in Jackton are enjoying a brand new play area, offering young people a range of fun and inclusive play opportunities. Cala Homes (West) has elevated its provision for children at its Sequoia Meadows development and surrounding communities providing a warm and welcoming space for all.

Miller Homes is inviting local groups and causes across Scotland to apply for the next round of its Community Fund, offering those in need within its development areas a share of £10,000. Applications will close on Wednesday 30 April 2025.

Building tender prices in Scotland rose by 0.9% in Q1 2025 compared with Q4 2024, according to a panel of cost consultants involved in multiple construction tenders. The Scottish Tender Price Assessment Panel, which was established by the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS) to help measure the

Ahead of the increase in the National Minimum Wage, Scottish Building Federation director Billy Kirkwood voices his fears about the impact on craft apprentices. Earlier this month we celebrated Scottish Apprenticeship Week (3-7 March), a chance to appreciate the fresh new talent joining the workplac

Plans have been submitted for the construction of nearly 40 new homes on the site of the former Hillside Primary School in Menzieshill, Dundee. Local developer H&H Properties has put forward a proposal for a housing development that includes 37 new homes. The plans feature a mix of properties, i

Commercial property company HFD has reported a successful first year for its flexible office service, Ospa, securing nearly 100,000 sq ft of lettings. Launched in February 2024, Ospa offers an all-inclusive office solution, eliminating hidden fees typically associated with serviced office spaces, su

A trio of developments from The JR Group have made it to the shortlist of this year’s Homes for Scotland Awards. The building and construction firm has been shortlisted across two categories – both Affordable Development of the Year (medium) and Affordable Development of the Year (small)

A new 5k active travel route was launched in Falkirk as part of Scottish Canals' roll out of wellbeing opportunities along the canal network. The 'Falkirk Five' loops from The Falkirk Wheel via the Union Canal, Lock 16 and the Forth & Clyde Canal.

The Scottish commercial property market is shifting as the economy edges towards stability but with new development at historically low levels, the focus has continued to be on existing stock, according to new research from Ryden. Rising rents, particularly in prime locations, are expected to make m