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The Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) has expressed concerns over the safety risks of plug-in solar in response to a consultation from the UK Government's Department of Energy Security and Net Zero on their proposal to enable plug-in solar systems. 

Under a new plan, nearly 140 new homes could be constructed on land near the Silverburn shopping centre in Glasgow.  A site located in Boydstone Road beside the M77 has been eyed by Persimmon Homes West Scotland for development, The Herald reports.  

TSL Contractors has submitted plans to Argyll and Bute Council for 12 new houses and 12 new flats in the Isle of Mull. TSL submitted the application for planning permission for land opposite Woodside Cottage in Salen, reports The Herald. 

Plans to turn an ex-hotel site which was fire-hit into flats near Glasgow Green have now received the go-ahead.

Plans have been submitted to turn the Grade A listed ex-Scottish Widows headquarters on Dalkeith Road in Edinburgh into a hotel.  Since 2020, the building, known for its hexagonal blocks and location overlooking Holyrood Park, has been vacant after Scottish Widows’ parent company Lloyds B

Argyll and Bute Council, the owners of the Grade-C listed Helensburgh Pier and The Helensburgh Pier Company Limited, a charity, are working closely to enable the reopening of the pier.  At present, the council is in the process of commissioning a structural survey to work out what repairs need

UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has commended the contribution of Scottish steel in the rebuilding of Ukraine, whilst at the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Poland last week.  Since 2023, Cairnhill Structures, which is based in Coatbridge has been delivering steel for the reconstruction of br

Statera Energy has welcomed Ofgem’s move to add three of its projects in the Long Duration Electricity Storage (LDES) cap and floor scheme.

Monumental, the Amsterdam-based tech company automating construction with robotics and software, has announced a $32 million Series B led by Khosla Ventures, with participation from existing investors Plural and Hummingbird.

Barratt Redrow has responded to shareholder pressure by replacing the bulk of its dividend payout with a £400 million buyback in a bid to boost its flagging share price. The housebuilder said its depressed stock market value means the buyback programme makes better use of its capital.

Plans to knock down the Keiller Centre in Dundee and deliver student accommodation in its place have seen progress. 

The former Stewart Milne headquarters in Westhill will be knocked down, with new homes being built in its place after the councillors’ refusal was overturned by the Scottish Government. Bancon Construction and the Lombard Merton Trust are leading the project to demolish Peregrine House, for th

Construction is currently going ahead at The Crawfields in Bo'ness, which is Cala’s latest development.  Situated off Crawfield Road in the southern edge of the town, the site is Cala’s first development in Bo’ness. 

The UK new home warranties and insurance provider, the National House Building Council (NHBC), has announced the appointment of Danielle Keywood as sector lead for local authorities.  Joining the Customer Relationship team, Keywood will be responsible for managing and forming relationships with

JR Scaffold Services has been shortlisted for the Project of the Year (large category) at the Scaffolding Excellence Awards 2026, in recognition of its work on the restoration project at the B-listed Walton Building located at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary. This year, the Scaffolding Excellence Awards