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Energy efficiency measures could save Scottish households millions Over 100,000 energy efficiency measures were installed in homes across Scotland in 2013/14, a new Scottish Government report has confirmed.

Two regeneration projects by developer Urban Union have been nominated as finalists in this year’s Scottish Property Awards.

The world-famous Charles Rennie Mackintosh library which was destroyed in the fire at the Glasgow School Of Art should not be rebuilt as a “replica” copy, a leading Scottish architect has declared.

James Sproule Britain’s army of small and medium-sized businesses are being squeezed by companies failing to pay their invoices on time, according to a new survey from the Institute of Directors.

The Design, Build, Finance and Maintain (DBFM) contract for Wick Campus has moved forward after the project reached financial close last week.

Morrison Construction has reached financial close on the £45.2 million Hub South East Scotland Ltd contract for NHS Lothian to build and operate the first phase of the redevelopment of the Royal Edinburgh Hospital.

MIXED USE and NON-RESIDENTIAL Applicant: NHS Greater Glasgow And Clyde

The new Largoward homes Kingdom ends the year on a high note with Largoward development

A footbridge installed as part of a £3.8 million upgrade at Perth railway station has been nominated for a Carbuncle Award. The structure is in the running for the Pock Mark category, which recognises the worst planning decision.

Growth in the UK construction sector last month eased to its slowest rate for 17 months, according to new data. At 57.6, down from 59.4 in November, the latest Markit/CIPS UK Construction PMI index signalled the least marked increase in construction since July 2013. That said, the latest reading was

An ambitious project to transform the campus of one of Scotland’s oldest universities could cost three quarters of a billion pounds.

The sale of a medical centre in Edinburgh has helped construction group James Walker (Leith) to a 50 per cent jump in annual profits. The Livingston-based firm also saw its timber frame business move into the black as sales grew on the back of improving conditions across the housebuilding sector.

The first opportunity for users of the A82 to use the new £5 million Crianlarich Bypass was marked last month.

A Glasgow waste management firm has been fined after waste was illegally dumped in North Lanarkshire. CMI Demolition Limited received a £16,000 fine at Airdrie Sheriff Court after the company failed to ensure the proper disposal of waste from their facility between March and June 2011.

Our round-up of the stories which caught the attention of SCN readers last year: