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Dumfries and Galloway Housing Partnership (DGHP) is to refinance its existing bank debt after securing a £114 million financing deal with M&G Investments. DGHP, which became part of Wheatley Group in December 2019, has ambitions to develop up to 1,000 homes over the next five years.

Councillors in Aberdeen have agreed to adopt a ‘gold’ standard for new local authority housing as part of an ongoing programme to deliver 2,000 additional homes. 

The training arm of the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has appointed Helen Yeulet as its new director following the departure of Tony Howard. Bringing a wealth of experience to the role, Helen was previously skills director at the Finishes & Interiors Sector (FIS) – the t

Last week saw almost 100 S2 pupils from across the North East travel to Aberdeen Football Club for the final of the Build Your Future school’s construction challenge. S2 pupils from winning team, Banchory Academy, with Michelle Forth from Safety Scotland; Stewart Milne, chairman of Stewart Mil

Glasgow-based developer CCG Homes has reached a major milestone in the delivery of its flagship housing development Riverford Gardens.

A Highland village church has emerged victorious after being hit with local restaurant’s water bills.

Glasgow’s Govan Old Church could be adapted and extended to enable the A-listed building to be utilised as an events venue and public space.

Hadden Group has signalled its continued growth and development with the appointment of Mark McGuffe as its new business development assistant and community engagement officer. A business and marketing graduate of Edinburgh Napier University, Mr McGuffie has previously worked for organisations such

North Ayrshire Council’s ambitious plans to build the next generation of council homes moved forward this week after a £19 million agreement was signed with partners hub South West Scotland. Contractor Ashleigh (Scotland) Ltd is scheduled to start later this month on 116 new modern, affo

Wheatley Group has gained planning permission to develop 32 mid-market rent flats on the site of a car park in Calton. Designed by John Gilbert Architects, the part six-storey, part four-storey building will be located on land bounded by Great Dovehill, Little Dovehill and Bell Street.

A new charter that sets out Glasgow City Council’s approach to dealing with breaches of planning control was given approval today.

A new strategy which will guide Scotland’s transport plans for the next twenty years has been laid before the Scottish Parliament. During a statement to MSPs yesterday, cabinet secretary for transport, infrastructure and connectivity, Michael Matheson, said that the National Transport Strategy

A Scottish Borders castle dating back to the 12th century has been transformed into a wedding and events venue.

To mark today’s Time to Talk Day Mates in Mind is raising awareness about mental ill-health at work by supporting managers across the UK in tackling the issue.

Glasgow City Council has now approved the beginning of work on a design strategy and traffic reconfiguration at George Square, the city's civic centre and principal urban space.