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New research into how effective the existing Scottish Planning Policy (SPP) policies are in influencing the preparation of local development plans and determining planning applications has been published by the Scottish Government.

To mark World Mental Health Day, the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity has shared a story which describes first hand how the interventions of both a trained mental health first aider and the charity helped save a life.

Falkirk Council has submitted a £240 million funding bid which, if successful, could see 6,000 new jobs created and an additional £400m brought into the local economy every year.

More international investors have moved into Scotland's commercial real estate market market in the five years since the Scottish Independence Referendum, research carried out by Knight Frank has found. In the five years leading up to the referendum, UK institutions (mainly funds) represented the la

Barratt North Scotland will mark this year’s World Mental Health Awareness Day with the appointment of 15 fully trained mental health first aiders, serving staff and contractors at sites and head offices across the region. The announcement formalises the housebuilder’s commitment to impr

HR manager Sally Orton highlights the support initiatives which Plastic Surgeon offers to help protect its workforce.  With World Mental Health Day taking place today, we are reminded of the deeply concerning statistics surrounding the poor mental health of those working in the UK con

Projects which aim to help Scotland transition to a net-zero emissions economy by 2045 can now apply to be included in a new green investment programme.

The Scottish Government has released its proposed National Islands Plan which provides a framework for action to improve housing and mitigate fuel poverty in Scotland's island communities.

As DJ Laing Homes’ new development begins to flourish at Castle View, Dundee, its new showhome offers homebuyers a glimpse into what life could be like in this sought after area. The company said its interior of The Grayson, designed by Millers of Carnoustie, illustrates picture-perfect living

A shipwreck which envelops a 135-metre-high building on the outskirts of Prague is expected to become the tallest building in the Czech Republic.

The value of Glasgow City Region City Deal contracts won by companies across the region to date has reached £33 million, with further contract opportunities are in the pipeline thanks to more than £300m of funding agreed so far for spending on infrastructure works. This month the Glasgow

A £350 million plan to expand Aberdeen harbour into Nigg Bay will be completed a year behind schedule due to “technical challenges”.

Brunton Design has released images of a proposed 5000m2 leisure park in Dundee ahead of submitting an application for planning approval.

Stephen Good, chief executive of the Construction Scotland Innovation Centre, continues a series of blogs following the Scotland Excel ‘Accelerating the delivery of affordable new homes’ conference yesterday.

A development of council homes in Norwich was last night named the UK's best new building after winning prestigious 2019 Stirling Prize. Designed by Mikhail Riches with Cathy Hawley for Norwich City Council, ‘Goldsmith Street’ was the first ever social housing development to be shortlist