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Kirkwood Homes’ plan to increase the size of its Linlathen Village development in Broughty Ferry has been knocked back by councillors. The developer had planned to deliver an additional 100 homes at the site to the north of the A92 – also known as Balgillo Heights.

Hillcrest welcomed housing minister Kevin Stewart MSP to officially open a new £7 million development in Edmonstone, Edinburgh of 47 affordable homes innovatively built into a historic wall.

A high school in Edinburgh has been presented with the original 1930s school bell discovered in the property restoration of its previous home in Viewforth. During the sensitive refurbishment of the former Boroughmuir High School building, the CALA Homes (East) construction team rescued the artefact

In preparations to host the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, a deal has been signed for the construction and operation of 16 floating hotels on the shores of Qetaifan Island North to provide accommodation for fans.

The University of Glasgow has approved plans to create a unique hub for its Postgraduate Taught (PGT) student community and house the Adam Smith Business School.

A proposal of application notice has been submitted to Perth & Kinross Council for a new development which would expand the boundaries of Perth west of the A9 at the Broxden roundabout.

CALA Homes (East) is to present its residential proposals on land made available following the completion of the Queensferry Crossing.

Work is set to get underway over the coming months to transform the former Anniesland Jobcentre site into 48 flats, all for private sale.

Apex Property Factor has been removed from the official register of property factors for failing to meet minimum standards of practice. The company was removed under section 8 of the Property Factors (Scotland) Act 2011 on 10 April 2019 after it was deemed by the Scottish Government to no longer mee

Keppie Design has been appointed as architect and lead consultant on a new food and drink development hub in north east Scotland.

Sanctuary is to present its plans for the continued regeneration of Paisley’s West End. The housing provider is looking to build around 22 units for social rent on the Sutherland Street site. The mix will include 2-bedroom flats and 2 & 3-bedroom houses. 

Labour peer Lord Mendelsohn will today introduce a new Bill to clamp down on late payment in construction.

A new regulator is to be established as part of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to give effective oversight of the design, construction and occupation of high-risk buildings. The building safety regulator forms part of a range of measures from the UK Government to improve building safety stand

Sir Robert McAlpine is to sponsor a pioneering new venture which will offer skills training to 16-18-year olds focusing on new digital methods of construction. Career Colleges Trust has approved the City of Glasgow College to be the first to offer the trailblazing initiative.

Taylor and Fraser employees Claire Strain and Laura McKellar have recently run the 2019 Loch Ness Marathon in Inverness after months of rigorous training.