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The condition of Scotland’s private tenements will continue to deteriorate unless the Scottish Government adopts a new funding approach as part of its overall housing investment programme, argues the Glasgow and West of Scotland Forum of Housing Associations (GWSF).

One of Scotland’s best known whisky brands is making significant progress on an expansion of facilities at its island home.

Yoker Housing Association has submitted plans to develop 28 new homes within the grounds of the former Yoker Primary School.

Flexible energy specialist Flexitricity has appointed a new CEO to spearhead growth plans that will help drive the UK Government’s 2050 net zero ambitions. Simon Heyes joins Flexitricity at an exciting juncture for the business as the UK forges ahead with its transition to a low carbon economy

An architect has stopped producing computer renderings while her projects are still in the design phase, instead favouring models, sketches and collages to encourage collaboration and develop more exciting buildings.

Housebuilder Campion Homes has dispelled harsh trading conditions as the firm seeks to expand its reach and pursue a mixed tenure strategy.

Construction industry charity Lighthouse Club welcomed a capacity crowd at the Westminster Park Plaza Hotel in London on December 6 on what turned out to be a record-breaking event. A monumental quarter of a million pounds was raised through table sales, live and silent auctions, heads and tails, a

Shona Glenn, head of policy and research at the Scottish Land Commission, shares her vision for tackling Scotland’s legacy of vacant and derelict land to reduce the negative impact that these sites are having on our urban populations. It’s well known that life expectancy in Scotland is l

Scotland’s first purpose-built justice centre will open on 30 March 2020. Plans are in place for Inverness Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court to move from the castle to their new home in Longman Road.

An initial assessment of the fire, smoke and water damage to Peebles High School has taken place and an associated property plan is being developed, which includes long term considerations, the local authority has revealed.

A project to replace Castlebrae High School in Edinburgh reached an important milestone this week as contract close was achieved. Contract close occurs when parties reach agreement on all the documentation required to progress with the main construction works. Although advance works began on site in

Trade bodies from across the construction sector have been reacting to the Conservatives winning an overall majority after yesterday’s UK General Election.

A £9.2 million project that will bring modern affordable homes to families in Inverness has moved a step closer to completion as the first timber frames are installed. The new community in Slackbuie includes 69 environmentally friendly houses and flats, with construction work being delivered b

Kier Group has announced the appointment of chartered accountant Matthew Lester as chairman with effect from 1 January 2020. Philip Cox announced in September he will stand down as chairman and from the board as the construction and infrastructure services company reported a “disappointing fin

Perth-based tarmac surfacing company King Contractors has been acquired by Aberdeenshire-based Don Tarmacadam. The company will function as the Perthshire arm of Don Tarmacadam, with Steven Allan appointed as commercial director of the new acquisition.