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Scotland’s housing market is undergoing a structural shift. Rather than moving, more families are investing in adapting and extending existing properties, treating housing as a long-term asset that must perform across generations.

The chair of an influential charity dedicated to protecting Scotland’s historic buildings has urged Edinburgh World Heritage (EWH) to reconsider its position on controversial plans for a large-scale capsule hostel in the city’s New Town. Jocelyn Cunliffe, chair of the Architectural Herit

Senior Dundee councillors have visited the site of what will be a new primary school for the Western Gateway area, as preparatory survey works continue at Newmill of Gray.

Building materials merchant PDM has strengthened its relationship with Maxwell Construction & Civils after securing a £250,000 contract to support a wind farm infrastructure project.

A project to install a new overhead power line between Harris and Stornoway has achieved what is believed to be a UK first by using a specialised drone to install bond rope for conductor work in a single flight.

Four Glasgow construction workers are preparing to trek the 96-mile West Highland Way in a bid to raise £20,000 for the city’s Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice as part of their employer’s 20th anniversary celebrations.

Political uncertainty has been found to be a growing challenge for roofing businesses, with many firms feeling the Autumn Budget failed to provide the certainty needed for future planning, a new survey has revealed.

Springfield Properties is supporting Inspiring Darts, an Elgin-based charitable group that provides opportunities for people with learning disabilities to take part in darts in a welcoming and inclusive environment.

Representatives from 22 companies across Scotland’s offshore wind supply chain presented their innovative products to a panel of international buyers at a showcase event organised by Scottish Enterprise that took place in Edinburgh last week. The two-day event called ‘22 Innovations&rsqu

Milnbank Housing Association has announced the start of work on new homes for social rent at the former Haghill Primary School.

Peel Waters has officially commenced infrastructure works at Yorkhill Quay, marking the next significant milestone in delivering one of Glasgow’s most transformational waterside regeneration projects in recent years.

Edinburgh-based renewable energy company Red Rock Renewables has reached financial close on a £62 million financing with Lloyds, HSBC and China Construction Bank for its Benbrack Onshore Wind Farm. The three lenders have provided equal project financing as the Dumfries & Galloway Project t

A consultation opened this week on the Fort William Integrated Transport Plan (ITP) aimed at improving infrastructure and connectivity in and around the town.

Ben Macpherson MSP, minister for higher and further education, joined the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) at its National Construction College (NCC) in Inchinnan, Renfrew, to mark Scottish Apprenticeship Week.

Geoff O’Brien, relationship director for Scotland at Assetz Capital, discusses what’s really needed to stimulate housebuilding across Scotland, from a focus on bringing in new planning talent to simplifying the process for smaller, SME housebuilder-led schemes. The Scottish housing crisi