As Scotland prepares to introduce a new era of energy-efficient building legislation, Coldwells Build has introduced its first collection of prefabricated, Passivhaus-certified homes. Combining eco design with industry-leading construction standards, the company says ʻThe Coldwells Build Passivhaus
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A new centre is to investigate how to make high-density buildings, like tenements in Edinburgh and Glasgow, more energy-efficient to reduce carbon emissions, lower heating bills, and bring more sustainable construction products to the market.
Urban Movement’s first raingardens as part of Glasgow City Council’s ambitious city-wide Avenues project is now complete and operational on Argyle Street, delivered early as part of JP Morgan Chase’s new corporate headquarters building.
A Scottish links golf course is using sustainability as a driver for growth as it prepares to open a new energy-efficient clubhouse.
Moray Council has agreed its new Local Heat and Energy Efficiency Strategy (LHEES) following public consultation.
The Castle Street sustainable energy centre in Inverness is at an exciting stage in its development with bespoke bronze cladding being applied to its facades. The new building skin has been designed by LDN Architects as a subtly symbolic saltire and diamond pattern that reflects the heritage, colour
Some of the most impressive building projects in Scotland from the last year were recognised at the RICS Awards 2024 last night. The winning projects, which were announced at the regional ceremony in Edinburgh Futures Institute, were judged across five categories; Residential Development, Community
A brutalist concrete structure that has stood largely empty since its completion in the 1990s is being revived by the son and grandson of the building's architect. Designed by the late Lebanese industrialist Khalil Khouri, the Interdesign Building in Beirut was conceived back in 1973 – in the
Lanark station has been given a major boost following a significant investment by Network Rail and the Railway Heritage Trust.
The number of new homes registered by the National House Building Council (NHBC) during the first quarter of 2024 has increased by 4% compared to the same period last year.
Moray Council has launched a three-week consultation on its Local Heat and Energy Efficiency Strategies (LHEES) and is looking for public input to the delivery plan.
Up to ten developers have said they will stop building homes in Scotland due to its “anti-landlord legislation”, according to reports. Jonathon Ivory, chief investment officer at the developer Packaged Living, has told The Times that his company would not invest any money
Glasgow City Region’s City Deal is delivering a number of high-profile infrastructure projects that are changing the areas physical landscape - including new roads, bridges and cycle routes to improve connectivity and access to work, as well as extensive remediation works which have underpinne
Three major planning consultations launched on resourcing, skills and changes for major developments
The Scottish Government is seeking views on three consultations looking to improve the resilience and flexibility of the planning system.
Liz Hamilton, senior land and planning manager at AS Homes Scotland, highlights the current housing crisis and the need for change within Scotland's planning system to support the delivery of new homes. We’ve recently seen Scotland’s largest cities - Edinburgh and Glasgow - declare housi


