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Scottish ministers have been accused of “dragging their heels” over the removal of Grenfell-style cladding on public buildings as the bulk of the removal work is earmarked for 2025. The Scottish Government’s spending review pledged £180 million over three years to remove

Under One Roof has announced the full programme of events for this year's Doors Open Days in Edinburgh and East Lothian, taking place on 24 and 25 September. Festival attendees will be able to access the programme of over 70 buildings, events, and tours via the Under One Roof website, Under One Roof

Planning permission is being sought for 128 houses and flats on a 2.5-hectare former ammunition factory in Carntyne. Following a public consultation, the proposal by AS Homes Scotland and S2 Architecture would see 90 houses, a mix of two, three and four-bedroom properties, on land on Myreside S

Aberdeenshire-based housebuilding and construction company Bancon Group has strengthened its senior team with the appointment of four new directors. The appointments pave the way for continued growth in a “much improved” housing market and construction sector and come on the back of the

Independent Scottish home builder Dundas has received four times as many applicants for funding to its Musselburgh community fund after it extended its entry deadline. The company is currently reviewing a number of applications from local businesses and charities all hoping to win a share of £

Castle Building Services has announced the appointment of David Mathieson as senior quantity surveyor. Originally from Paisley, Mr Mathieson previously held the position of senior quantity surveyor at Arc-Tech Scotland for nearly five years.

Hazel Davies from Cruden Homes (East) discusses city living trends and Cruden's brand new stylish development - Waverley Square in Edinburgh. For the last few years, house buyers have been leaving behind urban life to seek fresh pastures in the countryside. They’ve taken advantage of changing

An £18 million bespoke hotel development on the site currently occupied by Oswald House and the adjacent vacant site on Glasgow’s Broomielaw has been granted planning approval. Mosaic Architecture + Design submitted the application on behalf of HMH One Clyde last year.

A vision masterplan for the regeneration of Inch Park in Edinburgh is now on display for the public. The City of Edinburgh Council’s Thriving Green Spaces Project has launched an eight-week consultation to gain feedback from the local community and park users.

Construction workers in Michigan stumbled upon mastodon bones when they were preparing a roadway for a culvert tunnel replacement. A backhoe operator noticed something red in the soil and called others over to investigate. The team uncovered two leg bones too large to belong to farm animals, sparkin

Glasgow architecture practice Mosaic Architecture + Design has made three new promotions this month. The promotions see both Alex Temple and Iain McIntosh become associates while Kenny Preston becomes a senior architect with immediate effect.

The building at 225 Bath Street in Glasgow is to be demolished and replaced with student accommodation after it was sold for £9.3 million. Investment company AEW UK REIT said yesterday it had completed the sale, adding that the deal "realises a long-term change-of-use strategy f

New research from RICS and YouGov has revealed that consumers are now concerned about paying for the cost of living above upgrading their homes. Retrofitting has obvious benefits, such as being able to maintain a constant temperature in the home, as well as increasing the desirability of your proper

Ogilvie Construction has promoted three of its senior management team to positions on its board as part of a strategy for continued growth across Scotland. David Arundel, David Mason and Grier Edmead have taken up their new roles with immediate effect.

Michelle Boyd has joined Jaclyn Robinson Property Solutions (JRPS) as operations manager. Formerly sales manager with Bellway Homes Limited (Scotland West) where she spent ten years, Michelle joins as the company manages its rapid growth with the launch of new residential developments located in Ayr