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Plans for a large-scale electricity substation in Angus have attracted more than 1,700 objections amid growing concern over SSEN Transmission’s wider "mega pylon" project through the north-east.

The Doocot at Pittenweem in Fife is described as a ‘quirky, romantic getaway created out of a historic and very unusual three storey doocot (dovecot).

Muir Homes has appointed Robert Herd as its new managing director. Having originally joined Muir Homes as a site manager, Herd rose through the ranks to become construction manager before briefly stepping away. Now, he returns to lead the company at a time of significant growth and investment.

A £636,000 solar project which will help pump water to thousands of customers in South Ayrshire is now complete.

Pub chain JD Wetherspoon has submitted proposals for a significant redevelopment of its Archibald Simpson site in Aberdeen, which includes a 29-room hotel conversion, new first-floor bar seating, and an outdoor beer garden.

Pupils at St Patrick’s Primary School in Denny enjoyed a hands-on introduction to housebuilding, thanks to a special visit from Persimmon Homes East Scotland. As part of World of Work Week, Lisa Riley, head of customer care at Persimmon East Scotland, delivered a ‘toolbox talk’ to

Scottish Construction Summit programme director Paul McDevitt believes the traditional approach to construction leadership is no longer sufficient. The UK construction industry stands at a crossroads, facing unprecedented challenges that threaten its long-term health and sustainability. Convers

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has released its year-end figures for its New Entrant Support Team (NEST).

The Scottish Land Commission has published a new Route Map to help make sure communities gain real and lasting benefits from nature restoration and investment in Scotland’s natural environment.

Taylor Wimpey East Scotland has submitted three Applications for Matters Specified in Conditions (AMSCs) to Midlothian Council to progress the development of the new Bannock Wood neighbourhood near Bonnyrigg.

A Community Benefit Society based on the Isle of Arran has been granted planning consent for a 6MW solar farm, with the aim of generating 5,600MWh of clean renewable energy from 2027. Glenkiln Solar Farm will be located around 1km west of Lamlash and will provide enough renewable energy to meet one

The whisky distillery that featured in the BBC series Monarch of the Glen is set to be transformed into a low-carbon operation after securing planning permission from Highland Council. 

Shetland Islands Council has published the Contract Notice for the new B9082 road from Gutcher to Cullivoe, inviting tenders from contractors to construct the two-lane 4.5km long carriageway. 

Ground investigation works are due to get underway on the site of Orkney Islands Council’s proposed Scapa Deep Water Quay at Deepdale in Holm this month, with marine based site investigation works to follow in June.

Building works are expected to get underway at the Loch Centre in June 2026 as part of a £5 million repair and refurbishment project. Under this timetable, it’s anticipated that the improvements at the Tranent facility would be completed in June 2027.