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Brockwell Energy has revealed it is in advanced negotiations to build a 220,000-tonne energy-from-waste facility in Fife having obtained full planning permission for the project.

A Build to Rent project on Edinburgh’s Western Harbour is planning to expand as residents are welcomed into the latest phase of the development. Harbour Gateway, the largest project of its kind in Scotland, was made possible by innovative National Housing Trust funding provided by City of Edin

The Ptarmigan Restaurant at Cairngorm Mountain is to be renovated and extended after planning permission was granted by the Cairngorms National Park Authority (CNPA) planning committee.

Work on a £3.3 million residential project in Innerleithen is now under way after Whiteburn Projects were appointed as the principal contractor. The Caerlee Mill project is being delivered for Edinburgh-based property developers Whiteburn Group.

Tammy Swift-Adams, director of planning at Homes for Scotland, outlines why Scotland’s housing crisis should be a ‘call to arms’ to everyone who has a role to play in building more homes. Scotland’s planning authorities play an integral role in the delivery of new homes and t

Transport Scotland has dropped a number of options being considered for dualling the A96 between Huntly and Aberdeen following ongoing design work and feedback from earlier consultations.

Union members in construction and some environmental services within Dundee City Council are to be balloted for industrial action. More than 500 workers will receive a ballot from June 3.

CMS Window Systems has been recognised by a national association representing specialists in the private equity and venture capital sector for the way in which the business is managed. The window, door and curtain walling designer, manufacturer and installer has been named ‘Scotland Mid-market

Electrical engineer and business leader Mike Smith has joined engineering services body Electrical Contractors Association (ECA) as director of technical. Mr Smith previously held a variety of commercial roles at SES Engineering Services over the past 25 years and was most recently the firm’s

Edinburgh heritage body the Cockburn Association has launched a series of thought-pieces under the heading Our Unique City: Our Past, Our City, Our Future to generate a civic conversation that looks to address the many challenges facing the capital now and in the immediate future. Paper One –

Caledonia Housing Association has commenced work on transforming the former Maxwelltown Works on Alexander Street in the Hilltown area of Dundee. Working with Cullross Limited and Hadden Construction, the Association intends to transform the derelict site by constructing a mixture of rented and low

Taylor Wimpey East Scotland has announced that pre-construction and the enabling works for a development of 191 new homes at its Pentland Green development in Bilston will officially start in the next few weeks. The development, which will deliver a range of two-, three-, four- and five-bedroom home

Work is to begin on building 250 affordable homes in Moray this year.

Views are being sought on proposals to transform walking, cycling and public spaces along some of Edinburgh’s busiest streets. The Meadows to George Street project aims to significantly enhance the experience of those travelling on foot or by bike on streets connecting the two destinations, im

Apprentices from Glasgow construction firm City Building have been recognised for their hard work at the firm’s annual Apprentice Awards. The ceremony, held last night in the City Chambers, saw more than 80 apprentices shortlisted across all trades including joinery, painting and decorating, g