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The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has added its support to a charter launched by Scotland’s Construction Quality Improvement Collaborative (CQIC), which aims to drive up quality in the built environment. The charter is designed to encourage organisations to commit to transforming the

Work has started on-site to build 20 new affordable housing apartments in Midlothian. Situated on the High Street of Bonnyrigg’s popular town centre, Cruden Building is delivering the project on behalf of Midlothian Council. The new homes will support the council’s wider ambition to reac

Ayr-based Viga Homes has targeted a parcel of land to build a total of 93 new homes in the Ayrshire village of Coylton. The application, which states is a Proposal of Application Notice for a new residential development, associated infrastructure works including landscaping at Lochfergus Crescent.,

Businessmen Sandy and James Easdale have been given the green light to develop a former Department of Work and Pensions building in Port Glasgow into a new £2 million drive-through. Their project is planned for the former DWP building at the corner of Scarlow Street and Greenock Road and

In its preliminary results for the year ended 31 December 2022, Savills has posted revenues of £2.3 billion, a 7% year-on-year rise, and a 16% drop in pre-tax profits to £153.9m. Net cash at the group also decreased to £307.4m, down from £340.7m in 2021.

A 13-year-old boy from Fraserburgh has become one of the youngest people in the UK to qualify to drive a trio of massive machines. Jake Campbell has passed the construction exams required to operate a telescopic forklift, a 30-tonne dumper truck and a quarry-loading shovel.

ETZ Ltd, the not-for-profit company tasked with spearheading North East Scotland’s energy transition ambition, has secured £1.25 million from BP and £2m support from Scottish Enterprise to begin construction of Scotland’s first energy incubator and scale up hub (EISH). The re

Stephanie Lowe has been appointed deputy chief executive of the Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers’ Federation (SNIPEF). The appointment promotes Ms Lowe from the post of acting chief executive, which she has undertaken for the past 18 months, with immediate effect.

The second phase of a major office development at Carrick Square in Glasgow has been given the green light following a reduction in height from initial proposals. Mosaic Architecture & Design submitted an application on behalf of property developer Soller Group for planning in principle to erect

Energy company SGN is to step up its hydrogen plans by accelerating work to develop and connect key hydrogen production and storage sites. Over the next 12 months, the gas distribution company will undertake three pre-FEED studies in Scotland and southern England to determine the route and design of

Proposals for the delivery of a mixed-use development at 20 Haymarket Yards have been given the green light by the City of Edinburgh Council. Granted subject to conditions, the planning application includes the demolition of the low-rise and outdated Elgin House office building, which lies close to

South Ayrshire Council and the Ayrshire Roads Alliance have launched a series of consultations inviting the public to provide feedback on a new project that will create a new active travel route from Ayr to Barassie. More than just a walking and cycle path, it is expected that the ten-mile route wil

Property development business Fotheringham Homes is sponsoring the third annual St Cyrus 10 Kilometre Run, organised by St Cyrus Solos Running Club with the aim of driving community spirit and encouraging health and fitness. The running event, which will take place on Sunday 25th June 2023, will see

Twelve staff from SMT GB will embark on a team-building day with a difference when they embark on the toughest endurance challenge in Scotland. Headquartered in Duxford, Cambridgeshire, and with offices spread throughout England, Scotland and Wales, the twelve staff are currently training for ABF Th

Home building body Homes for Scotland (HFS) has announced the shortlist for its 2023 awards programme, this year focused on the theme of People | Place | Planet. With environmental, sustainable and social values remaining high across agendas, those companies making the judges’ first cut are: