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The Scottish Government should replicate Chancellor Rachel Reeves' announcement for a five-year housebuilding target to tackle the country’s housing emergency, according to lettings and estate agency DJ Alexander Ltd. The property firm has also called on the government to ease planning restric

The directors of housebuilder Crest Nicholson have said they are “minded to recommend” an improved acquisition bid by rival Bellway.

Cala Homes (North) has submitted two planning applications for new homes in Bridge of Don and Conglass, Inverurie.

Scientists at the European Space Agency (ESA) have turned to their love of LEGO brick building when designing launch pads and shelters for astronauts visiting the moon.

An urban social housing scheme designed to suit the needs of older residents and the reinvention of a much-loved Edinburgh gallery have been presented with awards for the UK’s best new architecture. Announced today by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), the 26 winners o

A new, shared community hub project in Gartcosh has been granted planning approval, marking a significant milestone in the development of an innovative community facility.

The organisers of the Scottish Plant Operator Challenge (SPOC) 2024 have announced a major sponsorship deal with manufacturer Milwaukee and Scottish authorised distributor for the brand Highland Industrial Supplies (H.I.S).

Monthly output in the UK construction industry is estimated to have grown by 1.9% in volume terms in May 2024, according to new figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

James Donaldson Insulation (JDI), the supplier of insulation materials and specialist building products, has appointed Laura Borland as business manager, in a role that will see her lead the team on business growth. Laura Borland has over 25 years’ experience in the construction industry, work

Advanced Building Contractors (ABC Ltd) has made changes to its leadership team to propel continued growth. With the UK construction sector growing at the fastest rate for two years in May, strong demand for its services, in particular industrial refurbishment and shopping centre tenancies has resul

Chartered surveyors DM Hall has promoted two of its talented young professionals, Calum Allmond and Charlie Barrett, to director level. Charlie Barrett, based in DM Hall’s Edinburgh office from where he undertakes residential survey and valuation work, has a strong background in residential pr

World-renowned architect Tony Kettle has revealed his design inspiration for the first opening road bridge across the River Clyde. From a striking glass façade in Reykjavik designed to capture the essence of the northern lights all year round to an Eden-type garden in a low-energy office towe

Caledonian Cranes is taking full advantage of its recently built custom facility.

Fife Council has officially taken ownership of the new St Columba’s RC High School and Woodmill High School at the Dunfermline Learning Campus, marking the completion of the transformative educational project. The keys were ceremoniously handed over to Fife Council leader, Cllr David Ross by B

Investment in Scottish commercial property dipped during the first six months of 2024, as uncertainty over interest rates caused investors to take a pause for thought in Q2, according to new figures from Knight Frank. The independent commercial property consultancy’s analysis of RCA data found