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North Ayrshire Council is set to launch a multi-million pound generation of its council housing estates. If approved, the ambitious programme will see improvement works carried out across the region.

International construction products manufacturer Parex has strengthened its presence in the Scottish market with the acquisition of established renders, insulated facades and aggregates company Enewall Ltd. Already a major presence in the region, Parex produces renders and façade systems, tec

A property maintenance and building services company has developed its own app that will increase productivity by 70%. Prater Contracts Ltd, a family business that was founded in 2007, has undergone significant growth in the last few years including moving into a larger, purpose built office two yea

Independent building and project consultancy Paragon has strengthened its Edinburgh team with two new appointments, as the firm doubles its headcount in the capital. Paul Lafferty joins Paragon as an associate director, bringing over 16 years’ of knowledge with him, while Elaine McKail takes o

One of Scotland’s most iconic structures could be saved from ruin – with an expert team of place makers gearing up to raise £1.5 million for its preservation. Coats Memorial, widely recognised as the exclamation mark of Paisley’s skyline, is looking for a new purpose since ho

The first glimpse inside an 84-apartment development in Edinburgh described as the “most upmarket in Scotland’s recent history” has been unveiled as the homes are due for launch. CALA Homes (East) said its Crescent at Donaldson’s, taking shape in the grounds of the iconic Wil

Survey work to inform future development potential for affordable homes on sites in Ferguslie and South West Johnstone is to begin this week. For Ferguslie, this is the first stage of a £14 million development that will create around 100 new affordable Renfrewshire Council homes to transform t

Allanwater Homes will shortly deliver a new development of 95 homes in the Hillfoots village of Alva. A selection of three to five bedroom, semi-detached and detached, eco friendly homes will be included in the first phase of the development, which has been named Silver Glen.

Scottish electrotechnical industry trade body SELECT is emphasising its message with a hard-hitting week of nationwide advertising. On January 24, minister for business, fair work and skills Jamie Hepburn will be hosting a Working Group to further discuss the issue of introducing Protection of Title

A design magazine has awarded the title of Best New Public Building to Dundee’s new V&A building. Wallpaper* has given the award to the V&A Dundee and its architect Kengo Kuma and associates.

Construction workers are being urged to ‘spray safe’ this winter following the launch of a revolutionary new reflective spray which will make them more visible in the dark. The Albedo100 spray is highly reflective of lights during darkness and can be sprayed on to almost any surface.

MIXED USE and NON-RESIDENTIAL Applicant: City Of Edinburgh Council

Much-needed new homes in Central Govan in Glasgow are on their way in a £15 million boost from Elderpark Housing. Work has begun on site to deliver the 82 rented properties along with the restoration of a landmark B-listed former school.

Housebuilder Persimmon has said that its profits will be “moderately ahead” of forecasts as the firm continues to grow despite a boardroom bonus controversy. In a trading update today, Persimmon said its full results next month will show revenue growth to £3.74 billion and pre-tax

East Dunbartonshire Council has been given the green light to build a new additional support needs school in Kirkintilloch. Scottish Government Ministers have confirmed that they will not be calling in the council’s decision to close Campsie View and Merkland Schools and to build the new schoo