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Tammy Adams Trade body Homes for Scotland (HFS) has said that the latest statistics on Scotland’s planning decision times further substantiates its claims that builders are finding it harder than ever to make a start on new sites and get much needed homes out of the ground.

Ogilvie Construction has been awarded the contract to build the new two-storey golf centre extension at Carnoustie Golf Links. The new building will provide a state-of-the-art golf practice and training facility along with a modern bar and restaurant with magnificent views over the golf course.

Work is now underway to build a new state-of-the-art energy-from-waste plant serving Edinburgh and Midlothian. Environment leaders from the City of Edinburgh and Midlothian Councils visited the site at Millerhill in Midlothian this week where construction of the Millerhill Resource and Energy Recove

Matthew Clayton Energy company Thrive Renewables has raised £7.7 million through a bond offer in just a month.

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service opens Dyce headquarters after £1m investment The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has officially opened its new North headquarters in Dyce following an investment of £1 million.

A Perthshire village has received £638,900 in lottery funding to restore 11 World War 2 Nissen Huts. Comrie Development Trust was been awarded the Heritage Lottery Funding to convert ten of the huts into self-catering accommodation.

Forth Valley College is looking for a contractor to build the New Falkirk Campus after the Scottish Government and the Scottish Funding Council approved the full business case for the £83 million project. The estimated value of the main construction contract is £58m with the build anticipated to c

Kingshill Commercial Park in Aberdeen The Scottish Property Federation (SPF) has called on the Scottish Government to take positive steps to boost commercial property investment to aid economic development.

A typical home at Taylor Wimpey’s previous development Cameron Gardens in Bilston Taylor Wimpey East Scotland and Hallam Land Management Ltd have submitted a detailed planning application to Midlothian Council for 212 new homes at Seafield Road in Bilston.

Almost 16,000 new homes were built in the 12 months leading up to June 2016, an increase of four per cent on the same period the previous year, according to new figures. Quarterly housing statistics released yesterday by the Scottish Government found that there were 15,991 new build homes completed

Paul Curran Paul Curran details a week which was marked by his first time heading up the Scottish Property Federation policy board and also a significant announcement from the Scottish Government on planning fees.

The Isle of Eigg off Scotland’s west coast shows the way forward to a renewable future MSPs will today debate the future of energy in Scotland, with a focus on expanding the role of renewables in helping to cut carbon emissions in non-power sectors such as heat and transport.

The firm behind plans to build the world’s first commercial-scale, kite-driven power station near Stranraer is to receive part of a £5 million investment from global energy companies. The investment from E.ON, Schlumberger and Shell Technology Ventures (STV) will support Kite Power Systems’ (KP

Rooftop restaurant for Inverness shopping centre approved Highland councillors have given planning permission for the construction of a rooftop restaurant on the region's biggest shopping centre.

Roadside reflectors in Pennygown, Mull Special traffic lights for otters have been installed on a Scottish island to help them cross the road more safely.