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The Inner House of the Court of Session has allowed an appeal on how affordable housing units subject to ‘golden share’ provisions ought to be valued for council tax purposes.

Energy company Vattenfall has reached a deal to build its largest UK onshore wind farm to date at South Kyle.

A high level feasibility study into the construction of a bridge or tunnel across the Corran Narrows in West Lochaber has concluded that a fixed link is a viable proposition from an engineering, planning and economic perspective that deserves more detailed examination and costing.

COVID-19 is presenting challenges for the construction sector in many areas, but the marked differences between the approach in Scotland and England is causing significant confusion amongst UK businesses, write Angela Grahame QC and Murdo MacLeod QC. Businesses are already struggling to comply

Home builders have raised £110,000 for the national family crisis fund appeal launched by the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity, doubling the funds already donated. Companies responded quickly to an urgent plea and donated to the charity to help it reach its £1 million target foll

Some house buyers could miss out on being able to claim a refund for a property tax charge if they have been unable to sell their old home because of the coronavirus pandemic, the Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT) has said. The second home charge, or Additional Dwelling Supplement (ADS), is a 4

CENSIS business development manager Cade Wells takes a look at some of the imaging technologies that could help Scottish construction companies. Construction sites may have been closed on the back of the Covid-19 outbreak, but the sector is still hard at work. While the majority of physical construc

The Event Complex Aberdeen (TECA) has been lauded for its social impact at a prestigious awards ceremony.

A West Yorkshire man has converted his dumper truck into a hot tub after his partner complained about not having a bath.

Rolls Royce plc’s group property director Ian Campbell has accepted the position of executive director of estates at the University of Glasgow. A graduate of the University of Aberdeen, Ian has been group property director of Rolls Royce plc since 2007 and has had a wide-ranging career in loca

Plans for a 550-home development in Bridge of Don have won the support of Aberdeen planning officers.

MIXED USE and NON-RESIDENTIAL Applicant: The Vestry Of Christ Church.

With the Community Right to Buy for Sustainable Development coming in to place last weekend, land commissioner Megan MacInnes looks at what it means for communities and for land reform. Last weekend marked the launch of the latest in the Scottish Government’s land reform toolkit – the Co

Tenants of Bellsmyre Housing Association have overwhelmingly voted in yes to a transfer of engagements to Caledonia Housing Association, unlocking £30 million of regeneration investment in the process. A total of 97.2% of tenants who voted in the recent ballot have voted in favour of the move.

The UK Government has announced that small businesses will benefit from a new fast-track finance scheme providing loans with a 100% government-backed guarantee for lenders. Under the new initiative, businesses will be able to borrow between £2,000 and £50,000 and access the cash within d