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A group of councillors looking at plans to build 1,000 homes in North Lanarkshire has been disbanded amid concerns over fairness and transparency, according to reports. The Herald has reported that North Lanarkshire Council shut down its own cross-party working group of six local politicians after l

An acclaimed exhibition which showcases the latest products for the architectural and construction markets returns to Glasgow next month. #DesignPopUp Glasgow is the brainchild of Double S Events founder Sara Seravalli and brings together the best of innovative design and products under one roof.

CMS gives students taste of working world CMS Window Systems has demonstrated its commitment to promoting local employment and building the skill sets of younger generations by giving students a taste of what it is like to work for the business.

Plans for a £65 million four-star hotel in Edinburgh’s Old Town have been approved despite concerns being raised by UNESCO. The 235-bedroom development will see a number of listed buildings bought back into use, and the space between Victoria Street and the Cowgate developed.

South Lanarkshire Council has approved plans for a new campus for the University of the West of Scotland (UWS) on the edge of Hamilton. The development at Hamilton International Technology Park (HITP) includes plans for state-of-the-art teaching and learning facilities for students and lecturers, sp

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has outlined a comprehensive programme for the Scottish Government including action to deliver 50,000 affordable homes over the parliament. In a speech to MSPs at Holyrood yesterday, Ms Sturgeon said the next five years represent a “precious opportunity” to improve

Morrison Construction has achieved practical completion on an industrial unit at The Core business park in Aberdeen. Fund manager Clearbell Capital said the development located in the Bridge of Don has been delivered both on time and on budget.

Stewart Milne has outlined plans to increase the number of homes being built at a development in Stonehaven due to market demands. The developer has approval to build 109 houses at the Carron Den at Mill of Forest Road but has been struggling to sell plots for large houses that can have up to five b

A nursery in Aberdeen has become the first commercial project in Scotland to be accredited by Passivhaus. Designed by BMJ Architects, the Rocking Horse Nursery at the University of Aberdeen has received Passivhaus accreditation, making it also the first nursery in the UK to be accredited.

Plans to build 550 new homes in a village on the outskirts of Falkirk took a step forward this week. Land at Banknock was earmarked four years ago by developers for the house as well as a community centre, shops and a nature conservation area but the plans have been caught up in red tape.

City of Glasgow College scooped seven awards for its Riverside campus at the Scottish Design Awards this week. Michael Laird Architects and Reiach and Hall Architect lifted the award for Best Public Building and Architectural Grand Prix on Wednesday for after their joint venture conceived and design

The first visuals of an outline concept to sympathetically restore and revitalise the historic Boroughmuir High School building in Edinburgh have been unveiled by CALA Homes. The designs show concept plans for an open courtyard with a series of walkways, along with a stunning conversion of a large c

Balfour Beatty reaches milestone on Dundee railway station project A key stage in the development of the new Dundee railway station concourse has been reached with the installation of more than 40 massive support beams.

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A cousin of the Queen is due to go before the Supreme Court to bring an end to a legal dispute over a bill worth millions of pounds. The 4th Duke of Fife, David Carnegie, took Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire councils to the Court of Session over his plans to build a new town after they demanded contribut