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As the construction industry gets ready to return to work, the Scottish Electrical Charitable Training Trust (SECTT) and Scottish Joint Industry Board (SJIB) have stressed the importance of preparing the next generation of electricians through the Pre-apprenticeship Programme. Since its launch in 20

Scotland's seabed is being opened up for new wind farm projects for the first time in a decade with the launch of a new round of leasing by Crown Estate Scotland.

MIXED USE and NON-RESIDENTIAL Applicant: J Bentley Estates Limited.

Trade body Homes for Scotland (HFS) has described another overall increase in decision times for housing applications as “hugely frustrating”. Official planning performance statistics for 2019/20 revealed that the average decision time for local development applications was 9.1 weeks, sl

With 71% of all digging work being preceded by an online search the state of the UK’s infrastructure, the sector is now safer than ever before, a new report has found. The third iteration of the Digging Up Britain report was launched this week, looking at the state of UK excavation work, the v

Industry body Homes for Scotland (HFS) has welcomed the Scottish Government plans to “generate significant economic growth, combined with a focus on supporting jobs, skills and training” but warned that new proposals on planning contradicted such intentions. Announcing its decision to ac

MIXED USE and NON-RESIDENTIAL Applicant: Vastint Hospitality B.V.

MIXED USE and NON-RESIDENTIAL Applicant:  BMI Healthcare Limited

Fraser Mitchell writes about proposed technical changes to Scottish Planning Policy and the relevant Scottish Government consultation. In July, the Scottish Government published a consultation on what it describes as a “technical amendment” to Scottish Planning Policy (SPP). The consulta

Proposed changes to Scottish planning regulations are at odds with the welcome extension of the First Home Fund, according to Homes for Scotland (HFS). The scheme was introduced as a pilot to help buyers purchase their first home from either the new or secondhand market, providing up

Bold action is needed to transform Scotland’s economy to achieve a ‘fair and green recovery’ following COVID-19 and the ways we own and use land are central to this, according to the Scottish Land Commission’s new three-year strategic plan.

The Atlantic Square commercial development in Glasgow has reached an important milestone and revealed some of the techniques being used to create it. The £150 million project, comprising three buildings that will initially house 2700 employees for the HMRC, reached its highest point of constru

Martin McKay, executive director of regeneration at Clyde Gateway, discusses the economic opportunities for regeneration areas like Clyde Gateway where resilience can be built in.  I don’t believe the pandemic will lead to the demise of the office. Companies are diverse and need workplace

A £4 million cashback grant scheme to encourage small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) to improve energy efficiency and install renewable heating has been launched by the Scottish Government.

Rangers Football Club's plans for a new fanzone, event, retail, cafe and museum venue near Ibrox Stadium has gained the approval of Glasgow City Council.