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A public drop-in event is being held on Tuesday 10th June, inviting people to have their say on proposals for a new district heating scheme in Brae. It is being hosted by Shetland Islands Council and energy and engineering consultants COWI, which has been appointed to conduct a feasibility study for

One of North Lanarkshire Council's largest new housing developments is now on site in Coatbridge and is set to bring 127 new homes to the area.

East Lothian Council has appointed a new head of development. Keith Dingwall will step into the role from his current position as the council’s service manager for planning and chief planning officer.

Planning permission has been unanimously granted for a development of 42 homes in Scone.

A builder from Coventry known affectionately as 'The Hodfather' is nearing the end of an extraordinary charity challenge, climbing all 214 Wainwright peaks in the Lake District while carrying a hod full of bricks.

Aberdeen City Council has taken ownership of its new £29 million New Riverbank School, built using a cross-laminated timber (CLT) frame by Robertson Construction Eastern.

NASC, the national trade body for access and scaffolding in the UK, has opened a new office in Edinburgh and appointed Lloyd McKenze to the newly created role of business development manager for Scotland and Northern Ireland. Lloyd is an experienced CISRS advanced scaffolder, scaffolding manager, an

A Scottish building materials business has acquired a similar company based south of the Border.

Glasgow City Heritage Trust has teamed up with Queen’s Park Camera Club (QPCC) for an exhibition that will shine a spotlight on at-risk buildings across the city. The exhibition will explore the challenges they face and highlight common issues that many historic buildings in the city come up a

A Falkirk housing development has been recognised for its excellence in health and safety and environmental processes, after winning a top national award at Persimmon Homes’ annual awards ceremony. Forth Valley View, a development delivered by Persimmon Homes East Scotland, was crowned winner

SGN has appointed Abbie Sampson as its new chief corporate affairs officer.  Abbie is a senior strategic communications and public affairs advisor with extensive experience of working with businesses and government at the most senior levels, including in Downing Street.

The UK Government’s proposed changes to immigration rules could have devastating consequences for the Scottish construction sector, according to SELECT. Describing the plans as a “ticking time bomb,” the electrotechnical industry trade body warned that tightening the criteria for s

Property firm The SRE Group has let 2,800 sq. ft. of space at its refurbished 10 Bothwell Street to Encompass Corporation UK Limited, meaning that the Glasgow city centre building is now fully let. The corporate digital identity firm has taken a ten-year lease on the first floor suite, where The SRE

Housebuilder Allanwater Homes has renewed its support for The Hillfoots Vixens, the first women’s rugby team at Hillfoots RFC, continuing a long-standing commitment to community life in and around Alloa.

Volunteers from Bellway Homes in Hamilton recently rolled up their sleeves to help the local community organisation, Holytown Environmental Group.