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New findings from a survey of planners by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) have painted a worrying picture for communities across Scotland, revealing that 66% of respondents in the public sector lack the capacity to meet demand.

Tillicoultry Quarries has appointed four key members to its team. The quarrying and construction materials business said the skills of the new additions map directly to the company’s current priorities: regional integration and commercial development in England, operational excellence and

Asset manager Octopus Capital has raised an additional £100 million for its Affordable Housing Fund, with the Scottish National Investment Bank (SNIB) providing £50m of the funding. As an impact investor, aiming to secure both commercial returns and societal benefit, the bank’s fun

A public consultation on plans for the new road from Motherwell to Ravenscraig is open.

More than £1 million is being invested in the Stranraer railway line this month as Network Rail carries out essential improvements. 

West Lothian Council has submitted a funding request for Winchburgh Railway Station to the Scottish Government.

A comprehensive training initiative has been launched that is designed specifically for women working within the built environment.

The Alliance for Sustainable Building Products (ASBP) and Built Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST) have unveiled a strategic partnership to drive sustainable transformation in the built environment across the UK.

Highland construction company Capstone Construction has made a key senior appointment with the installation of Michael Cameron as operations director. Coming as the company experiences a period of strong growth in both the residential and commercial sectors, Cameron will play a key role in supportin

Angus Council planners have recommended approval for two significant housing developments in Arbroath, representing a combined investment of £13 million and the creation of more than 60 new homes. The first project involves the £7 million redevelopment of the former St Thomas RC Primary

Glasgow City Council is set to launch a design competition to redevelop two fire-ravaged tenement sites at Albert Cross in Pollokshields, aiming to restore the area’s heritage and vitality while addressing long-standing dereliction. Two B-listed tenement buildings at the heart of Albert Drive

Two of the UK’s biggest housebuilders have reported mixed trading updates ahead of this month’s Autumn Budget, highlighting affordability pressures and uncertainty in the housing market.

Springfield Properties plans to build 360 more houses at its Dykes of Gray development located on the edge of Dundee. 

Moda Group has been certified as a GRESB Four-Star organisation for the first time, and has also retained its GRESB Green Star status for the second consecutive year. This recognition highlights Moda’s ongoing leadership in environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance and reaffirms i

Aberdeenshire Council’s new affordable housing plan could see more than 2,000 new homes delivered across the area over the next five years. The Strategic Housing Investment Plan (SHIP) outlines the council’s affordable housing priorities for 2026-2031 in support of the local housing stra