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Retrofitting specialists Procast Group has secured a pot of £8.4 million in funding to deliver energy-efficient retrofit upgrades to social housing across Scotland and the north of England. This funding through Net Zero Fund Management (NZFM) represents a major opportunity to accelerate upgrad

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has suspended 14 member companies for failing to comply with its independent audit process. The Association’s Council, whose members are responsible for BESA’s governance and ensuring that it continues to meet the vision and values of

Edinburgh’s first purpose-built concert hall for 100 years is to benefit from the fortune left by the celebrated Scottish industrialist Andrew Carnegie. The philanthropic foundation Carnegie Corporation of New York has made a $1 million grant towards the “design and programming of the Du

Buchanan Galleries owner Landsec has taken a significant step forward in its plan to refurbish and enhance the retail centre by submitting a planning application to Glasgow City Council. Working with Threesixty Architecture, Landsec seeks to boost the retail, food & drink and leisure experience

Ayrshire Housing is adding 32 new flats to its housing stock in Ayr town centre. The social landlord will shortly be starting work on site to deliver the new homes for rent.

UK homebuilder Keepmoat has promoted divisional chairman Ian Hoad to the role of chief executive officer. Ian succeeds Tim Beale, who has stepped down as chief executive following eight years with the business.

Property firm Rettie has opened an Edinburgh South office to service the “jewel in the crown” postcodes of Scotland’s capital. The city’s EH9 and EH10 postcodes are two of Scotland’s top performing housing market, with average house prices nearly 50 per cent more than E

A new book has marked a celebration of Glasgow’s architectural evolution since the turn of the millennium. Blending expert architectural commentary with striking aerial photography, Glasgow From Above offers a fresh perspective on how the city’s built environment has transformed over the

An aspiring dancer has had her dream come true thanks to a donation from Bellway Homes. Twelve-year-old Ewa Garsztka from Uddingston has qualified to represent Scotland in the Dance World Cup taking place in Spain in July.

Premium estate agency Fine & Country has announced a significant expansion to cover the whole of Scotland, building on its established success in the south of the country. Property entrepreneurs Louisa Thomson and Andrew Jack will spearhead the ambitious growth plans, with both drawing upon sign

Landscape architecture firm OOBE has appointed property communications expert Building Relations PR to enhance its visibility and brand profile across the UK. With studios in Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow, OOBE is at the forefront of landscape architecture, having spent the past 15 years shaping

Mark Farmer, the leading UK Construction industry expert, has been announced as the keynote speaker of this year’s Scottish Construction Summit, the inaugural event from Scottish Construction Now to be held in Glasgow on September 17. Mr Farmer has over 30 years of experience in construction a

Members of the public are invited to attend a second consultation event on proposals for purpose-built student accommodation in Glasgow city centre. Bankfoot APAM wants to replace a highly energy-inefficient office building at 38 Cadogan Street that is no longer viable to modernise.

GRAHAM Investment Projects has secured planning consent from Glasgow City Council to deliver a landmark purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) development in the city’s Anderston area. Representing £70m investment, the new complex at 138 Hydepark Street will transform a disused brown

Steel, metal and cladding specialist KR Group Scotland has officially launched a new training division. The firm said its KR SkillsHub initiative marks a significant investment in the future of Scotland’s construction workforce by delivering NPORS-accredited training tailored to real site