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Some of Scotland’s most impressive recent building projects have been shortlisted for the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Awards 2022.  The projects, which include a university campus, a care home, a gallery, and the headquarters of golf will be judged by an expert judging

The number of new homes being built in Scotland has yet to return to pre-Covid levels, official figures have shown. Quarterly housing statistics published by the Scottish Government revealed there were 20,767 all-sector new build homes completed in Scotland in the year to end March 2022,

A consortium of experts in timber construction and engineering is exploring ways to boost the use of English hardwood forest products across the built environment, in a move which could significantly improve the carbon footprint of the UK’s buildings and support diverse woodland ecosystems. Th

A proposal for 46 new high quality homes for social rent will be going into planning on behalf of Eildon Housing Association this week. The site of the former Borders College on Melrose Road, Galashiels has been lying vacant for many years and as a result of the poor condition, will have to be demol

The Building Research Establishment (BRE) is now inviting entries for its 2026 BREEAM Awards – a celebration of the projects, people and organisations leading the way in sustainable building design, development, operation and management.

The Building Research Establishment (BRE) has launched the latest iteration of its globally recognised sustainability assessment method for construction projects. A comprehensive framework for assessing and certifying the sustainability of new buildings, BREEAM New Construction Version 7 (NC V7)&nbs

An Edinburgh building materials supplier is offering free food and extended opening hours to help customers hit by traffic delays.

Members of the Scottish Building Federation (SBF) have voted in favour of the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) Levy proposals for 2026-29, as part of this year’s consensus process. The SBF is one of 14 prescribed organisations across the UK consulted by CITB on its Levy proposals, w

The Scottish Building Contract Committee (SBCC) Ltd has welcomed the addition of several new organisations and representatives to its Committee over the last 12 months, further enhancing the diversity and expertise on the committee.

Momentum is building as North Lanarkshire Council pushes ahead with its ambitious tower strategy, replacing outdated high-rises with modern, high-quality homes across the area.

People considering building their own home are once again being encouraged to sign up to the Aberdeenshire Self-Build Register. Launched in October 2023, the register asks people to provide basic information around their requirements and what type of plot they are looking for.

The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has welcomed members of the Institute of Roofing (IoR) into the CIOB community, following a successful vote by IoR members at an EGM on 14 February. Discussions about integrating the IoR into CIOB began in 2023 and since then both organisations have worked

A global alliance of green building organisations has launched a groundbreaking sustainable finance call to action aimed at bringing the vast majority of buildings up to modern sustainability standards. The report, 'Building Transition: How to Scale and Finance an Inclusive Transition for the Built

Aberdeenshire Council has lodged a building warrant into plans to demolish its Gordon House offices in Inverurie. The local authority is hoping to shut the Blackhall Road site by the end of December, with staff relocating to offices elsewhere.

A giant chicken-shaped building standing almost 35 metres tall, 12.13 metres wide, and 28.17 metres long has entered the Guinness World Records as the largest building of its kind in the world.