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ESPC CEO, Paul Hilton, discusses the rising popularity of this traditional property and asks why more aren’t available to satisfy growing buyer demand. When you imagine the kind of property young buyers want to live in, you’d be forgiven for thinking immediately of glossy city apartments

A state-of-the-art fire station has burned to the ground because it had not been equipped with a fire alarm.

Bellway has agreed a deal which could see a further 200 new homes delivered at Blindwells, the sustainable new town in East Lothian.

Cabinet secretary for transport Fiona Hyslop has announced the allocation of a further £10 million of Scottish Government funding to help make walking, wheeling and cycling easier for shorter everyday journeys. Local authorities and regional transport partnerships from across Scotland have app

Deeside Timberframe has opened a new office in Warrington, marking a significant step in the company's expansion plans. The new office will support the growing demand for timber frame construction across England, driven by increased interest in sustainable and efficient building methods.

Persimmon’s Gareth Lewis, site manager at The Earls in East Lothian, is celebrating a significant achievement after winning the prestigious Seal of Excellence Award in the Scotland NHBC Pride in the Job Awards. This Seal of Excellence comes on the heels of Persimmon’s best performance in

Edison Group CEO Calum Melville shares his thoughts about the continuing practice of retentions in the UK construction industry, which he argues has been a source of conflict for too long and calls for governments to act. Is there a strategy within the construction industry in Britain to drive contr

A project to create a new high-end recording studio on the Isle of Mull in Argyll has been awarded up to £39,000 by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE). New start company Heb Aisle Limited is converting a former church building in the village of Bunessan on the southern end of the island.

Planning consent for groundworks on the site of Cockenzie power station was granted in June this year and works are now progressing to prepare the site for future development.

The average price of a property in Scotland has hit a record £200,000 in August 2024, a 5.4% year-on-year increase, according to the latest UK House Price Index data. In comparison, the UK average house price experienced a more modest annual increase of 2.8% – reaching £293,000.

A former walled garden within an historic estate with links to Robert Burns and Winston Churchill could soon be brought back to life as a private distillery.

The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has pledged its signature to a campaign launched to highlight the significant lack of green skilled workers in key industries like construction.

Campion Homes joint managing director Dougie Herd believes last month's Housing and Social Care Accessibility Summit will result in a step forward for accessible homes in Scotland. On 26 September, I had the privilege of speaking as part of a panel at the Housing and Social Care Accessibility Summit

Business consultant Paul McDevitt has produced this interesting fact file on why construction companies should focus on staff engagement. Improving staff engagement in the UK construction industry is crucial for enhancing productivity, safety, and overall project success. This article explores key s

The World Conker Championships is investigating an allegation of cheating after a contestant was found to have a steel chestnut. The men's winner at the annual competition in Northamptonshire was searched by organisers after his rival cried foul play, The Telegraph reports.