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Local residents are being asked to give their views on early plans for the multi-million-pound transformation of Irvine Harbourside.

The first rocket launchpad constructed in the UK for more than 50 years is now in place at the Orbex test site in Kinloss.

A partnership agreement to establish two Green Freeports in Scotland has been reached between Scottish and UK Ministers. Following robust discussions in recent months, both governments have agreed:

Public sector procurement authority SCAPE Scotland has outlined the timetable for its £750 million civil engineering framework with contractors from across the country now able to respond to a Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) to submit their interest to bid.

A new framework from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) is set to improve building use, supporting more flexible work and putting people at the centre of decisions.

BNP Paribas Real Estate (BNPPRE) has appointed Tara Cowley to bolster its planning & development capabilities to its commercial offer across Scotland. Tara Cowley, who has 18 years’ experience and has led Strutt & Parker’s Planning team in Scotland team for close to four years, s

Bellway Homes (Scotland East) has completed the purchase of an 8.72-acre site from Winchburgh Developments in the expanding new town centre for residential development. Bellway was one of the first developers to commit to the multimillion regeneration community launching its first development in 201

2021 saw a surge in the number of multi-million-pound homes sold in Scotland, with 419 homes sales registered. According to Rettie & Co, this was an increase of almost 50% on 2020, which itself was the highest recorded level since the 2007 market boom.

Taylor Wimpey East Scotland has concluded a second contract with Dunedin Canmore to deliver a further 38 affordable homes for social and mid-market rent, which will form part of the wider masterplan vision and framework for the new community that is now emerging in Roslin.

Lesley Anderson, head of procurement for the Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA), has been recognised for her contribution to the profession with Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) fellowship status. A fellowship is the highest grade of CIPS membership; an accolade that recognises

A decision to refuse an application to build 15 houses in West Kinfauns has been overturned following an appeal. Perth & Kinross Council planning committee voted 10-3 against accepting a recommendation to approve Ogilvie Homes’ application to erect the new dwellings on land at Ki

North Ayrshire Council has submitted a planning application for its pilot project which will allow residents to build their own houses on ready-made plots.

Housebuilder Avant Homes has acquired a 20-acre site at the Edmonstone Estate paving the way for 312 new homes as part of the wider Edmonstone residential development scheme.

MIXED USE and NON-RESIDENTIAL Applicant: Quest Precision Engineering Ltd

CCG, in partnership with a social landlord, has returned with new plans to build 46 flats for affordable rent in Govan.