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Work has started to identify options for the long-term regeneration of three community-owned buildings as Midsteeple Quarter begins the next phase of its mission to breathe new life into Dumfries High Street. Dumfries architecture firm Robert Potter and Partners has been commissioned by the communit

Campion Homes is celebrating a major milestone after securing an impressive nine shortlistings at this year’s Scottish Home Awards, marking a standout year for the business. In recent years, Campion Homes has experienced strong growth across its private housing portfolio and is now active on f

The National Retrofit Hub (NRH) has published a new guidance document offering practical support for people delivering retrofit at a local level. Developed in collaboration with the UK Green Building Council and the Energy Demand Research Centre, with funding from The MCS Foundation, Place-Based Ret

CIH Scotland has urged ministers to take a “clear, proportionate and implementable” approach to new incentives and penalties aimed at accelerating homebuilding, warning that fiscal levers alone will not resolve the systemic barriers slowing delivery across the country.

Offsite housing specialist TALO has appointed Jonathan Riley as head of commercial for its 'ultra-low energy' housebuilding solutions. The senior management appointment aims to support TALO’s sustained growth in both public and private sector housebuilding, social and affordable housing, and b

Taylor Wimpey has cautioned that rising energy prices and supply‑chain surcharges are set to push build cost inflation higher this year, adding fresh pressure to a housing market already grappling with stretched affordability and subdued buyer confidence.

Scotland’s construction sector is being invited to attend a free industry briefing in Glasgow next month, covering some of the most significant regulatory and workforce challenges currently facing the industry. The Scottish Building Federation’s (SBF) Business Update Presentations event

Renewables firm RWE has successfully completed its Camster II Onshore Wind Farm in Caithness. The 36 megawatts (MW) project was first consented in July 2021 and construction started in 2023. It first generated electricity in March 2026 and is now fully operational with the capacity to power the equi

SSEN Transmission has submitted a planning application for infrastructure and associated works relating to a new underground electricity transmission cable project between Kinardochy and Errochty substations in Perthshire. Located near Tummel Bridge, the proposed Kinardochy to Errochty Underground C

Energy and infrastructure solutions provider Global has appointed Barry Carruthers as chief strategy officer. The appointment strengthens the group’s senior leadership team as it continues to grow its presence in the energy sector, positioning itself as an integrated delivery partner for major

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) is urging offshore workers to consider a career in construction, considering the significant number of transferable skills between the industries.  

Funding to restore one of Edinburgh's historic Tollcross Clock was approved yesterday, with works set to begin as early as May. Members of the City of Edinburgh Council's Finance and Resources Committee approved £72,572 to carry out a full restoration of the James Ritchie and Sons clock, which

Six law firms have joined together to launch a new training programme designed to support early‑career lawyers and paralegals entering the Scottish real estate sector. The initiative, developed and delivered by professional support lawyers at Addleshaw Goddard, Burges Salmon, DWF, Lindsays, Morton

Watkin Jones has reported a solid first half of the financial year, with operating profits expected to match last year’s performance despite a slowdown in transactional activity. In a trading update for the six months to 31 March 2026, the build‑to‑rent and PBSA specialist said operational

A volunteer-led wellbeing project in Stewarton has received a £4,000 donation from Persimmon Homes West Scotland to support its ongoing work tackling loneliness, improving mental health, and providing practical support to local people. Thrive in Stewarton provides free, accessible activities f