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A project to convert the former Department for Work and Pensions building on Dundee’s Gellatly Street into residential properties has been granted full planning permission.

Housebuilder Tulloch Homes is enjoying a lockdown bounceback with July sales up by 25% on last year with the Inverness-based firm fielding queries from buyers who want to continue working from home. COVID-19 has dampened the celebrations on Tulloch’s 95th anniversary but chief executive George

CALA Homes (North) has submitted a planning application to Aberdeen City Council for 85 properties which would form the third phase of its Oldfold Village development in Milltimber.

Elderpark Housing has officially restarted work on the £15 million construction of 82 homes near Govan Cross after several months at standstill due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Association is working closely with its developers - construction firm CCG - to ensure work progresses while ensu

International independent real estate consultancy Hollis has promoted Vikki Aitkenhead to head of environmental consultancy.  Senior associate Aitkenhead joined Hollis in 2016 and is now responsible for advising on corporate merger, divestment and acquisition transactions as well as the deliver

CALA Homes (North) has completed the construction of a key new road for Cults. Construction director Stephen Jarvie (left) and MD Mike Naysmith standing on the new road

Raj Sinha has joined Glasgow-based SWGR as the company’s new group managing director. SWGR supplies civil, mechanical, electrical and fabrication services and personnel to a wide range of household names and specialist clients in the oil and gas, engineering, rail, construction, bridges and ma

Four contractors have been appointed by Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) for the construction of a 600MW subsea electricity transmission link from Shetland to mainland Scotland.

Clark Contracts has been awarded its fifth consecutive President’s Award in the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA)’s Health and Safety Awards 2020 after achieved 14 consecutive Gold Awards. To receive the President’s Award, Clark Contracts demonstrated excellent

Four site managers at Miller Homes in Scotland are celebrating after receiving a Quality Award in the NHBC’s annual Pride in the Job Awards. The awards, which are now in their 40th year, recognise the commitment and dedication of site managers in attaining consistently high standards in the de

Work is set to begin on a major city centre retail and residential development in Inverness after a delay due to the coronavirus crisis.

The turbine of a Vickers VC10 jet has been transformed into a mobile caravan thanks to a former RAF technician. Steve Jones spent only about £4,000 and roughly 1,000 hours converting an engine nacelle from a Vickers VC10 into 13-foot four-bed caravan for himself and his family to use.&nbs

Glasgow-headquartered fit-out and M&E specialist Morris & Spottiswood recorded an increase in turnover and profitability last year despite "challenging market conditions". The company's turnover increased to £82.6 million from £82.4 million while profit after tax and before divid

Property company Ediston and Orion Capital Managers have submitted plans for new homes, offices and a hotel in Edinburgh's New Town following a large consultation exercise.

Plans for 124 new homes in Lerwick for Hjatland Housing Association have been submitted to Shetland Islands Council for approval.