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Planning permission in principle has been granted for a major expansion of the Moorfield industrial park in Kilmarnock as part of the Ayrshire Growth Deal.

Argyll and Bute Council will meet in February to consider options and make a final decision on a preferred site to build a new school campus on Mull.

Moves to create a major new green transport initiative for Dundee could go up a gear if councillors approve a tender worth just over £11 million. 

Investment volumes in Scotland’s commercial property market bounced back last year, up 30% on the previous 12 months, as interest rates began to fall and a decisive election result boosted the UK’s status as a safe haven, according to analysis from Knight Frank. 

A provisional liquidator has been appointed to wind up East Kilbride-based Principal Building, the lead subsidiary of construction and property business Edison Group.

Construction, agricultural, and industrial machinery solutions provider Scot JCB Group has launched its 2025 Apprenticeship Recruitment Programme.

The Highland Council is preparing to carry out improvement works in Thurso at Ormlie Road and at The Mall riverside path adjacent to Janet Street.

Persimmon West Scotland has donated an incredible £28,506 to The Beatson Cancer Charity after a year of dedicated fundraising efforts by staff. Throughout 2024, employees at the five-star builder’s West Scotland office organised a variety of events to support the cancer care centre in Gl

Four bungalows designed specifically for older residents and designated for social rent form a key part of a proposed 16-home extension to a Gullane development. The purpose-designed homes, utilising zero-carbon technology, are the latest to be put forward by Cala Homes (East) and will build on a tr

In the Dutch city of Alkmaar, an unusual discovery beneath a 17th-century house has left archaeologists scratching their heads. As part of a restoration project, workers removed the wooden floorboards of a house built in 1609.

Aldi is set to continue its expansion in Scotland after confirming plans to invest more than £40 million over the next two years, opening three new stores in Arbroath, Baillieston and Kirkintilloch in 2025.

Lindsays is on course to break the £200 million barrier for total home sales in 2025. Market experts at the firm say a more stable market during the past 12 months has been to the benefit of buyers and sellers following years of extreme highs and lows in both prices and trading conditions.

Developing a model for regional hubs and networks for the reuse of construction materials and minimising the carbon impacts of the energy from waste sector are among newly published actions aimed at ensuring households and businesses in Scotland boost reuse and recycling rates and cut waste. Th

Independent housebuilder Dandara is continuing to honour its commitment to supporting Kirkliston’s local community, having now embarked on enhancing educational opportunities for local pupils.

On January 1st, 2025, Justin Sullivan FRICS became the 143rd President of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). Justin is the founder and CEO of Adair, which has provided expert construction consultancy services globally for over thirty years.