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Barratt Developments East Scotland, which includes both Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes, has donated £5,000 to elderly care charity LifeCare. Following its success in Barratt Developments’ company-wide virtual 500k challenge for the Prince’s Trust, the Barratt East Scotland te

A homeowner has gone viral on Facebook after unexpectedly unearthing 160 bowling balls from the foundation of his property. David Olson, 33, discovered the first bowling ball while demolishing the back steps of his house – but went on to discover 159 more, all from the same manufacturer.

Petrochemicals giant Ineos has unveiled plans to develop Scotland’s first carbon capture and storage (CCS) system at Grangemouth.

Plans to partially demolish Aberdeen's Quattro House to make way for 96 new flats have progressed with the submission of an application for planning in principle.

GRAHAM has highlighted a bumper order book and positive financial results despite a fall in turnover associated with the Covid-19 pandemic.

Construction output fell 0.8% in May 2021 with anecdotal evidence from businesses suggesting the adverse weather conditions being a contributing factor, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

A North Ayrshire Council new build development is set to make it easier for people to get on the housing ladder and also support homeowners who want to downsize from their current property. Proposals for the Home Ownership Made Easy (HOME) project will be submitted for planning permission short

New plans have been unveiled to create a walkway on the banks of an East Renfrewshire reservoir following a soar in visitors numbers and a change in the way people use the area. East Renfrewshire Council said its revised £19.5 million upgrade will redevelop Aurs Road to create improved wa

Revised plans to build a block of apartments beside the ferry slipway in Yoker have gained approval from Glasgow City Council.

Provisional data from the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) has shown that a total of 142 workers were killed at work in Great Britain in 2020/21, an increase of 29 from the previous year. In statistical terms, the number of deaths in 2019/20 (113) was low compared to other recent years and t

Scotland’s national provider of artist studios Wasps has appointed two new trustees to its board of directors. Architect Nicola Walls and chartered surveyor Alasdair Tweedie were appointed to the charitable institution’s board at its most recent meeting of trustees.

The Eden Project and Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc (MSIP) have announced a strategic partnership that aims to deliver regeneration and inclusive economic growth across Dundee. A joint venture between Michelin, Dundee City Council and Scottish Enterprise, MSIP is a world-class Innovation Parc for

The Scottish Government has announced a new ten-year National Strategy which it said will drive Scotland’s economic transformation as the country recovers from the coronavirus pandemic and transitions to a net-zero economy. Working to unleash entrepreneurial potential and grow Scotland’s

New build home warranty and insurance provider NHBC has announced a new partnership with the Associated Retirement Community Operators (ARCO) to support the growing demand within the retirement living sector. Retirement communities combine independent living for older people, through them renti

Pitched roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles has been handpicked by the UK Government as a great example of a business ‘building back better’ with a special visit from the Secretary of State for Scotland. The firm was chosen to welcome Alister Jack MP to the 11-acre Halleaths site i