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Everyone knows that planting trees is vital for the effort for capturing carbon emissions and mitigating the impact of the climate emergency, but according to Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS), cutting down trees – when it’s part of sustainable forest management – is even more

The embers of Scotland’s proud steel production industry could yet be rekindled in a move that would see Scotland become the producers of some of the greenest steel in the world, according to Zero Waste Scotland. In a new paper published today titled ‘How Should Scotland Manage its Scrap

Sixteen City Building construction workers have enrolled as graduate apprentices as part of plans to secure the Glasgow firm’s next generation of senior management. The group – 80% of whom started out as trades apprentices – are undertaking a BA (Hons) Business Management at Glasgo

A host of in-person and virtual events during COP26 this autumn will showcase the important role that timber construction can play in the fight against climate change.

The story of how a lack of clarity about who owns land within Scotland’s neighbourhoods, towns and cities causes problems for residents, limiting aspirations and affecting physical and mental health, is the subject of a new two-part series on BBC Scotland.

The impact of Covid-19 has caused an estimated 13% fall in volumes installed of flat roof waterproofing according to the latest market report from AMA Research.

British/Ghanian architect Sir David Adjaye's firm has revealed plans for a very ambitious new skyscraper for New York City. Named Affirmation Tower, it's slated to become one of the Western Hemisphere's tallest buildings and will feature a striking cantilevering design that looks a little like an up

A detailed analysis of future options for the fire-hit Mackintosh Building at the Glasgow School of Art (GSA) has concluded that a faithful reinstatement within the practical constraints of the regulatory environment is the preferred option for the facility.

Fife College has been given the green light to progress to the next stage of its project to deliver the first net zero tertiary education building in Scotland from the Scottish Government.

A new junction for the M9 has been given the green light, paving the way for new access to the major development at Winchburgh in West Lothian.

Orchard Brae Ltd has submitted revised plans for its EuroPark proposal in North Lanarkshire, reducing the scale of development and removing all planned development to the north of Calderbank with an attendant reduction in housing provision by 250 homes.

Transport Scotland has reappointed Turner & Townsend to provide the audit and monitoring service in relation to the technical, financial, and commercial management of the maintenance and improvement of the Scottish Trunk Road Network.

It is "highly likely" that there is sufficient timber in the UK to satisfy construction demand following record-breaking volumes of imports since the beginning of the year, according to the Timber Trades Federation (TTF).

Offsite construction specialist Premier Modular has made two new appointments to increase its presence in Scotland. Based in Renfrew, Paul Kyle has more than 30 years’ experience in the offsite sector gained from holding senior roles for a number of modular building specialists. He r

Dr Stuart Black has been unveiled as the next chief executive of development agency Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE). Taking up the post in January 2022, Dr Black has led the economic and community development agency’s Moray team since February 2020. Earlier this year, he took on ad