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The Edinburgh Biomes project at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE) is the inspiration behind a new roadmap launched by Balfour Beatty today which aims to outline its journey towards a zero carbon construction site. Balfour Beatty has been commissioned by the RBGE to help deliver its land

Construction and property consultant Thomas & Adamson (T&A) has committed to delivering more than two million sq ft of office space across the UK as demand for prime accommodation continues. The firm said it is delivering several landmark projects throughout the UK, providing both project an

Scottish Borders Housing Association (SBHA) has secured a £58 million facility from Royal Bank of Scotland to support investment in current homes and the delivery of 300 new homes over the next seven years. SBHA owns and manages more than 5,600 homes across the Scottish Borders, from Skirling

The UK construction sector suffered from another growth slowdown in September as softer demand played a role and supply chain pressures continued to make their presence felt.

Work is now under way to extend the award-winning Cuningar Loop Woodland Park on the banks of the River Clyde, marking the start of Phase Two of Clyde Gateway’s largest parkland project. Phase 2 of Cuningar Loop is part of a major new £40 million Scottish programme of projects to improve

A residential development opportunity for up to 500 homes on the former site of Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre has been launched to the market.

Cabinet secretary for education and skills Shirley-Anne Somerville visited the site of a new £47.2 million secondary school in Wallyford on Tuesday to mark the early stages of construction. The education secretary met with representatives from East Lothian Council, its development partner

A £4 million project to transform one of Lochaber’s main tourist attractions has secured up to £800,000 investment from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE). Work will begin this month at Nevis Range on a 22-bedroom hotel, 24-berth Bunkhouse, bar and restaurant, bike shop, childr

Proposals underway for an ambitious housing energy retrofit programme to the Glasgow City Region’s 428,000 homes could create thousands of new local jobs, improve the quality of housing, reduce fuel poverty and deliver on Scotland and the UK’s commitment to net zero carbon

Scott Cochrane has been appointed head of property management at Glasgow-based Park Property Management. With 26 years’ experience in the property management sector, Mr Cochrane joins from James Gibb which acquired Life Property Management.

Energy, compliance, refurbishment and building services provider Valley Group has appointed a new director of energy service. Kevin Callaghan has gained a wealth of experience delivering whole house retrofit across the UK and NI. With a demonstrable track record of success.

Miller Homes is marking its 20th-year building in East Kilbride with a brand-new development in Jackton, South Lanarkshire. 

West of Scotland Housing Association (WSHA) has commenced work on twelve new affordable homes in Hamilton.

Homes in Glasgow are to benefit from major improvements in energy efficiency thanks to a new net-zero retrofit project by GHA. A total of 36 Canadian timber homes in Drumchapel will benefit from a £1.5 million ‘deep retrofit’ programme.

The five local authority partners of the Borderlands Partnership has published a prospectus to inform ongoing discussions for the extension of the Borders Railway to Carlisle.