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Design and build contractor McAleer & Rushe has been appointed to deliver a new 591-bed purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) project on India Street in Glasgow after Vita Group secured a £100 million funding deal with Eldridge Real Estate Credit.

Half of the people in Scotland believe the transition to net zero will have positive economic impacts in the medium and long term, but 65% are concerned that the UK is not investing quickly enough in alternative, more sustainable energy, according to new polling released by social enterprise Changew

Fleming Homes, established in 1986 and renowned for helping self-builders turn their vision into reality, is celebrating its new chapter as headline sponsors of this year’s Homebuilding & Renovating Show in Glasgow (10–11 May) by unveiling a fresh new look.

McTaggart Construction and West Dunbartonshire Council have joined forces to bring affordable housing and community benefits to Willox Park. 

Langstane Housing Association has appointed Bob Jack as its new director of property.  He will officially begin his role in June 2025, bringing over 35 years of extensive experience in the property and construction sector.

Albyn Housing Society, one of the largest social housing providers in the Highlands, is expanding into the Isle of Skye for the first time, providing seven new affordable homes for key workers for mid-market rent. Albyn Housing Society will soon hand over properties in Kyleakin, Lower Breakish and B

Persimmon Homes East Scotland welcomed Livingston MP Gregor Poynton to its Rosebank Wynd development in West Lothian to update him on the site’s progress and showcase the high-quality, energy-efficient homes being delivered for local buyers. During the visit, Mr Poynton met with the Persimmon

Camphill School Aberdeen has officially opened the doors to its new residential home, marking a major milestone in its capital fundraising appeal.  The 11-bedroom house, at the charity’s Murtle Estate near Bieldside, will be home to seven young people with learning disabilities and comple

A significant piece of Victorian engineering history has been uncovered during renovation works in Edinburgh. Contractors working on the refurbishment of CoDE The Court, a former courthouse turned hotel, made an unexpected discovery in the building’s attic: a rare Crossley four-stroke gas engi

Visitors to the ancient chambered cairn of Boreland in Knockman Wood, Galloway can now step back in time to see how the ruin once looked around 6,000 years ago.

Martin Dowey, the leader of South Ayrshire Council, has temporarily stepped down over a secret recording where he appears to suggest he can help award contracts to "pals". The Sunday Mail reported that it was given a 2023 tape of Dowey, in which he calls council officers "useless" and boasts that "a

Cala Homes has started work on its latest multimillion-pound development in Inverurie, bringing high-quality new homes to one of Aberdeenshire’s most sought-after locations.

Signalling the final chapter of the hugely popular Newton Farm development in Cambuslang, Taylor Wimpey West Scotland has started construction on the final phase of new homes at Newton Farm.

Argyll and Bute housing associate Fyne Homes has officially opened its No’s 1-8 Wilkie Houses, Townhead development in Rothesay.

The Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has announced the promotions of three members of the CPA team. Peter Brown has been promoted to technical and development director, Chris Cassley has been made policy director and Katie Kelleher is now technical publications and careers manager.