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Retailer Home Bargains has submitted plans to North Lanarkshire Council to build a distribution hub and offices in a move that would create 400 new jobs at a brownfield site in Castlecary, Cumbernauld.

Enerpro has appointed energy industry executive James Murphy as its new Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) manager. Mr Murphy takes on his new role with the Aberdeen and Thurso-based company, having previously worked in the energy sector for more than 45 years. He has worked predominantl

Alastair Wallace, senior partner from Thomas & Adamson, reviews 2022 and outlines what he feels lies ahead for the construction industry in the coming year. It was the year that was defined by change and unpredictability. Covid restrictions might have gradually eased and disappeared, but were re

The City of Edinburgh Council has approved proposals for the restoration of Leith Custom House put forward by the Scottish Historic Buildings Trust (SHBT). The plans will see the creation of a mixed-use community, creative and heritage hub as part of a new £15 million project.

A start-up which has developed window panes filled with water has said its "outright mad idea" could help cut energy consumption in buildings by around 25 per cent.

MIXED USE and NON-RESIDENTIAL Applicant: Mark Beaton Cullross Ltd 21 Young Street Edinburgh

A developer is seeking to overturn a decision to reject its plans for a 66-bed care home on the site of a former bowling and tennis club in Glasgow. Northcare (Scotland) Ltd submitted a second bid in October to replace Anniesland Bowling and Tennis Club at Helensburgh Drive with a “high qualit

The Scottish Government has dismissed an appeal over Glasgow City Council's decision not to approve the transformation of more than 40 residential flats in Finnieston into short-term holiday lets.  Councillors on Glasgow’s planning applications committee unanimously agreed to reject

Plans to deliver a residential development involving B-listed former mill buildings in the Gorbals have been granted planning permission.

A planning application has been submitted for the proposed delivery of nearly 400 new houses on the edge of a Midlothian village.

With a variety of social issues highlighted by adverts over the festive period, Homes for Scotland chief executive Jane Wood considers why now, more than ever, we should reflect on the role housing has in our society. Supporting everyone’s right to an adequate standard of living and enshrined

Chartered surveyor DM Hall has made over two thirds of its substantial car fleet all electric (EV) or hybrid (PHEV). Of its 130-strong car fleet, used principally to convey its surveyors to inspect, assess and value residential and commercial properties across Scotland, the firm boasts 28 PHEVs and

Principal contractor HB Projects has made the significant promotion of Paul Waugh to joint managing director. Effective from January 1st, Paul moves up from the role of commercial director, where he has been fulfilling a prominent leadership role for four years.

AM Bid founder Andrew Morrison unveils what he believes is in store for bids and proposals over the next 12 months. 2022 was the year when the term VUCA really came into its own. The acronym describes a world which is Volatile, Uncertain, Complex and Ambiguous, and most people would now agree with t

Plant-hire trade body the Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has appointed Stu McInroy to the position of chief executive. Replacing outgoing chief executive Kevin Minton, who announced his retirement in August 2022, Stu will take over the role of CPA chief executive in the second quarter of