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Detailed planning approval was granted this week for phase 1 of what will become Scotland’s largest data centre facility and the first of its kind to be completely powered by a renewable energy source. The £150 million campus will cover an area equal to eight premiership football pitches and crea

The proposed new layout for Carron Den A decision by councillors to turn down an application to build 142 homes in Stonehaven has been appealed to the Scottish Government.

Swan Group has applied for planning consent for a 105-home development at Law Place, East Kilbride on behalf of Link Group Ltd. The company, which specialises in the development and delivery of affordable housing, acquired the site with the benefit of planning consent for a smaller scheme, however t

The University of the West of Scotland (UWS) has appointed akp to undertake Cat-B enhancement works and Cat-C fit out work at its three Eco Campus buildings at Hamilton International Park.

David Taylor Engineering services group IKM Consulting has secured a contract to help deliver a £5 million public sector project to transform Perth city centre.

Raining’s Stairs housing development takes shape in Inverness Onsite building works are underway on 16 new homes and a commercial unit for the Highland Housing Alliance at Inverness’ Raining’s Stairs.

A studio apartment in Nottingham has been advertised with a shower fitted inside the living room. The 20m squared space comes fully furnished with a bed, wardrobe, desk and chair.

Original plans for the Student Centre Plans to expand and renovate the student union facility at Teviot Row House have been significantly scaled back by the University of Edinburgh following feedback from a public consultation.

(from left) Ranald Ord, David Adams and Barry McAllister Glasgow-based project management consultancy Adams Consulting Group (ACG) has been taken over by another shareholder, the firm announced today.

Muir Smith Evans, the niche Scottish planning consultancy practice set up by Brian Muir, Adrian Smith and Robert Evans, has agreed a merger with commercial property consultants Ryden. The merged firms will operate under the Ryden name with the Muir Smith Evans team joining Ryden’s established plan

With the Chancellor yesterday announcing a raft of measures aimed at significantly increasing levels of home building and “reviving the British dream of home ownership”, Scotland’s home building industry vowed to continue to hold the Scottish Government to account to ensure those living north

A commitment to deliver almost 693 affordable homes across East Renfrewshire over the next five years has been approved by councillors. The Strategic Housing Investment Plan (SHIP) 2018/19 - 2022/23 sets out the strategic investment priorities for the coming years.

Developer Glencairn Properties has submitted a planning application for a new residential development on the site of a former Art Deco cinema building on Great Junction Street in Edinburgh’s Leith area. The proposal sets out plans to create a total of 36 residential properties comprising a mix of

Marion Forbes Given the current skills shortages in the construction sector, Marion Forbes outlines the key steps Mactaggart & Mickel Homes has taken to improve the recruitment and retention of staff.

Esh Border Construction has completed a new B&M store in Stenhousemuir’s Tryst Road after winning a seven-figure tender to deliver the 26-week project. The Livingston-based contractor commenced work on the 22,000 square foot steel-framed retail unit in March and has now handed over the propert