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Shoppers could soon find solar panels alongside the wetsuits and waffle makers in the middle aisle at Lidl, as the discount retailer works with the UK government to bring low‑cost “plug‑in” solar kits to market.

The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) has been awarded grant funding by the Scottish Government for a research project into the context, opportunities and implications of practicing architecture in Ukraine – marking the next step in Scotland’s commitment to supporting

Campion Homes has appointed Billy Bald as its new commercial director ahead of the retirements of long-standing employees. Current commercial director Alan Chalmers and Ali Graham, surveying director, will retire from the housebuilder later this year. 

The Chartered Institute of Building has teamed up with a men’s health charity to encourage more men working in the construction industry to be aware of their prostate cancer risk and share what they can do about it.

The first part of a Framework Agreement to support the delivery of new affordable homes in Edinburgh, worth around £350 million, is now live.

Twenty-two Scottish businesses, two of which are construction contractors, are facing enforcement action from the UK Government for failing to pay the National Minimum Wage (NMW).

Scottish entrepreneur Mark Glasgow has launched an AI platform which he believes will transform the way construction companies are run. Founder of the Edinburgh Boiler Company (EBC) and the Energy Training Academy (ETA), he says he has never been more excited about a business venture.

The chair of an influential charity dedicated to protecting Scotland’s historic buildings has urged Edinburgh World Heritage (EWH) to reconsider its position on controversial plans for a large-scale capsule hostel in the city’s New Town. Jocelyn Cunliffe, chair of the Architectural Herit

Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited has appointed McLaughlin & Harvey to carry out construction work as part of the upgrade to Port Ellen Ferry Terminal and marshalling area. The redevelopment project will deliver a modernised harbour and expanded landside infrastructure to support current and fu

North Ayrshire Council is to share plans for new homes in Ardrossan. A total of six new homes will be built on the site of the former flatted blocks at Nursery Place.

Creative pupils from St Bride's Primary School in Glasgow’s Southside have helped bring a touch of stardom to the major new affordable housing development, Queens Garage, by naming the site crane ‘Lana Del Crane’. AS Homes (Scotland) is currently on site delivering a new 50-home de

Planning permission has been granted for the regeneration of the historic Watt Brothers store in Glasgow city centre by Sandy and James Easdale.

A new report has set out how Scotland can strengthen the flow of new entrants into the construction and built environment workforce, helping ensure the sector has the people and skills needed to deliver against the country’s future ambitions.

Real estate advisor Savills has made 14 promotions across its Scottish business. The latest round includes a new director, five associate directors and three associates, alongside additional high‑performing team members.

Senior Dundee councillors have visited the site of what will be a new primary school for the Western Gateway area, as preparatory survey works continue at Newmill of Gray.