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A coalition of offshore wind developers, representing around 33GW of Scotland’s future clean power capacity, has urged the UK Government to immediately rule out zonal pricing and adopt workable reforms to benefit consumers and protect investment. In a letter to Keir Starmer MP, Prime Minister

The Scottish commercial property market is shifting as the economy edges towards stability but with new development at historically low levels, the focus has continued to be on existing stock, according to new research from Ryden. Rising rents, particularly in prime locations, are expected to make m

The Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has launched a Youth Sports Sponsorship programme to support under-16s sports clubs across Scotland. Now open for applications, the SPOA Youth Sports Sponsorship programme will support four clubs in this first round of funding, with up to £1,000 awa

RSPB Scotland has submitted an objection to a proposal for a pumped storage hydro scheme in Argyll and Bute. The nature conservation charity, which supports renewables in the right locations, has shared significant concerns about the impact on crucially important peatland habitat.

A new programme is being launched to attract more people into the planning profession and build their skills.  

A Boston home is on its way to becoming a historic landmark after its current owner uncovered a surprising piece of its past.

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has today launched its Consensus process to assess industry support for its Levy Proposals that will help provide training for the construction industry across the next three years.  Usually undertaken every three years, Consensus is the process t

A proposal has been submitted for the development of affordable homes on Arran on behalf of Trust Housing Association. 

Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has approved up to £10 million to support development of the Port of Nigg’s Inner East Quay, which will result in the creation of a new heavy-duty quayside and the introduction of roll-on roll-off capability. The project, which is subject to formal

The Scottish Government is hosting a major investment event in Edinburgh today aimed at unlocking new private investment in the country’s rapidly growing offshore wind industry. More than 100 stakeholders, including investors and developers, will attend the Global Offshore Wind Investment Foru

Law firm CMS is holding a series of events across Scotland aimed at supporting further growth of the nation’s renewable energy sector. The Future of Renewables Seminars will kick off on April 1 at CMS’s Glasgow office with follow up sessions taking place in Edinburgh on April 3 and concl

GBSS Civil Engineering Limited has spoken of the strong collaborative relationship it has formed with Tigers Group, the training organisation for young people which is helping GBSS support young apprentices across its workforce. Currently based at the Twechar Outdoor Pursuits Centre in East Dunbarto

At the launch of its Calder Wynd development in Carnbroe, housebuilder Taylor Wimpey West Scotland teamed up with St Andrew’s Hospice in Airdrie to announce that it will donate £25 for each new home sold and legally completed within the first phase of new homes. The first tranche of &pou

A 0.2% fall in construction output is another indicator that the economy is struggling despite the UK government’s strong commitment to back development, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has said. The Office of National Statistics (ONS) revealed that monthly construction output is estim

Construction starts on St George's Road in Glasgow today to create a safer and more attractive active travel environment through the council's Connecting Woodside project.