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Scottish mechanical and electrical engineering consultants XBuro has announced the launch of a new London office to meet increasing demand during the Covid-19 lockdown. Among the 55 contracts taken on by Glasgow-based XBuro since March are eight substantial projects for the NHS, including the Covid-

Output in Scotland's construction sector grew by 52% in the third quarter of the year, contributing to a 16% growth in GDP in the quarter, according to new figures. However, GDP in the third quarter of 2020 remains 9.5% smaller than over the same period in 2019, reflecting the economic impact of the

Edinburgh councillors have approved plans lodged by HG Developments for the development of 76-bed block of student flats on London Road.

Housebuilder Bellway is in a "robust position" in spite of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to its 2020 results. The housebuilder, which has a number of projects underway in Scotland, said there is a "strong underlying demand for new homes", with a 6% increase in the reservation rate to 210 per week

Canadian fast food chain Tim Horton's has submitted plans to open a 24-hour drive-through restaurant in Perth. The chain is aiming to take over the former Frankie and Benny's restaurant on Dunkeld Road, The Courier reports.

The John Lewis building on Aberdeen's George Street has been denied listed status because of proposals to redevelop the Bon Accord centre. Historic Environment Scotland said the surviving two principal elevations of the former Norco House building "meet the criteria of special architectural or histo

Scotland and Northern Ireland could be linked with an innovative floating tube bridge, researchers at Heriot-Watt University have said.

MIXED USE and NON-RESIDENTIAL Applicant:  Northcare (Scotland) Ltd. / Arnold Clark

The City of Edinburgh Council has approved proposals for 126 new energy-efficient homes on the site of a former care home in Corstorphine. Artisan Real Estate’s Rowanbank Gardens site brings together a mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments on the site of the former Gylemuir Care Ho

A £700 million programme that will boost economic prosperity across Tayside and north-east Fife was confirmed today with the formal signing of the Tay Cities Region Deal.

Argyll and Bute-based housing association Fyne Homes Limited has welcomed a £10 million funding package from Royal Bank of Scotland to refinance existing loans and enable future growth plans within the business.

Following the publication of the Scottish Government's Climate Change Plan update, communities secretary Aileen Campbell reflects on progress so far, and opportunities to build a greener future as part of Housing to 2040 plans. Housing policy has a vital role to play in achieving many

Over a million homes in Scotland need to be upgraded to low carbon heating by 2030 to ensure the Scottish Government meets its statutory climate change targets, according to an updated plan published yesterday. The Climate Change Plan 2018 – 2032, which has been updated to reflect th

Housebuilder Springfield Properties has commenced construction on the first phase of 114 affordable homes in Dalmarnock for West of Scotland Housing Association (WSHA).  

The UK Government is to provide £11.7 million from its Port Infrastructure Fund in support of new and enlarged border infrastructure at Forth Ports' key import/export hubs at Grangemouth, Tilbury and Tilbury2.