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Plans to launch satellites into orbit from the north Highlands have been approved by the area’s local authority. Development agency Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) intends to create Space Hub Sutherland on land owned by Melness Crofters Estate on the A’ Mhòine peninsula, so

RICS has announced Richard Burnett FRICS, director at Montana Management, as the new chair of the RICS Scotland board. Having served on the Scotland board for several years, Richard Burnett has now taken over as chair from John Edwards FRICS (July 2019 – July 2020). He will continue the focus

Avant Homes has been given the go-ahead for a new 120-home development on the outskirts of Dundee.

Shonagh Morgan has been appointed to the role of sales manager for Cruden Homes (West). Shonagh brings over 20 years of experience from the housebuilding and property industry having previously worked for housebuilders Miller and Cala and property specialists Savills and Knight Frank.

More than 250 new Amey employees were welcomed to their new roles this week following the announcement by Transport Scotland that the infrastructure and highways services company will be the new provider to inspect, maintain and improve the motorways and trunk roads across the south west of Scotland

Plans for new roads and improvements to open up access to the Ravenscraig regeneration site will be considered by councillors this month.

The Construction Industry Coronavirus Forum (CICV Forum) is to host another health and safety webinar, delivering invaluable updates and the latest developments to help the sector continue its safe recovery.

Glasgow-based non-flammable cladding specialist MSP Façade Solutions has produced a short video entitled Life after Lockdown which provides a snapshot of how the business has coped since the lifting of restrictions. The company, which currently employs 35 people, said it has seen a surprising

Councillors have delayed a verdict on plans to build a hotel at Pacific Quay in Glasgow to allow for a hearing about the development.

Hillcrest Homes has secured a £50 million private finance deal at “extremely competitive rates” as it continues the largest development programme in its history. The Association worked with ATFS and Royal Bank of Scotland for the deal which it said will ensure that its rents can co

Apprentices made redundant by the fallout from COVID-19 are being offered a lifeline by an industry-focused charitable trust backed by one of Scotland’s largest trade associations.

Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) is calling on students with a passion for innovation and disruption to help lead the charge for change in the construction sector.

Engineer Nick Busby considers the role EPC contracts will play in the infrastructure projects required to support Scotland's transition to net zero and sets out six points of consideration for anyone involved in selecting an EPC contractor. The clock is ticking towards Scotland’s target of gen

Homes for Scotland has unveiled the shortlisted candidates for its Associate Member of the Year. The trade body has announced there will be no winners of its 2020 Awards this year, but all shortlisted candidates will be revealed to recognise the efforts of successful submissions.

Students from the Scott Sutherland School of Architecture and Built Environment at Robert Gordon University (RGU) have designed a series of small, affordable houses as part of a project with Grampian Housing Association.