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Three exemplary Scottish projects, from Dundee, Hamilton and Glasgow, have made it into the shortlist for the Exemplar Sustainable Buildings Awards 2025. The shortlisted projects, products, and initiatives show how far the UK’s construction industry is innovating in terms of addressing operati

A major new partnership worth £24 billion between the Crown Estate and Lendlease has been agreed, which will unlock housing and science innovation hubs across the UK. The joint venture allows the Crown Estate to invest in Lendlease’s undeveloped UK land and land management portfolio, pro

A proposal has been submitted to demolish two existing buildings in Newington to make way for a new mixed-use development that will include 115 student beds and a commercial unit. Waugh Investments Limited lodged the application on May 1, seeking permission to redevelop 33-41 Ratcliffe Terrace. The

Renfrewshire Council is carrying out a compliance programme monitoring for the naturally occurring gas radon at some council buildings and council homes from this summer. Radon comes from rocks and soil in the ground and is present in the air everywhere. Outdoors, levels are low, but it can accumula

North Ayrshire Council is looking for community groups, residents and local businesses to share ideas for potential site uses, policies and a range of development opportunities as part of its next Local Development Plan (LDP).

West Lothian Council is continuing to create further social housing across the region with the delivery of new properties in Livingston.

Global spirits business International Beverage has concluded a major expansion programme at its headquarters in Airdrie, completing the build of six new state-of-the-art bonded warehouses at the site.  Representing a £7 million investment, the new warehouses are part of an upgrade of stor

Passengers are celebrating the return of train services between East Kilbride and Glasgow, with many getting their first glimpse of the impressive new station at Hairmyres. 

Structural Engineers Registration Ltd is celebrating its twentieth anniversary as a business.  In May 2005, the firm was established to certify the design of building structures in Scotland.

The Edinburgh Boiler Company (EBC) has reported a record turnover of £7.2 million after a successful transition into the renewables sector. The firm’s latest set of financial results for the year ended 31 March 2025 shows sales up 60 per cent on the previous 12 months’ figure of &p

Team members from Paisley-based construction firm The JR Group donned their kilts and walking boots to trek more than 20 miles in order to raise money for The Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity.

Eight charities supporting communities across the Glasgow area are set to receive a share of £50,000 from the HFD Charitable Foundation – the charitable arm of the commercial property company.

Taylor Wimpey East Scotland is to sponsor 10 beehives in partnership with Kin Bees, a Dunfermline-based beekeeping enterprise.

Architecture practice Holmes Miller has promoted Joanne Hemmings to the role of project director. This well-deserved promotion recognises Joanne’s outstanding contribution to both project delivery and the wider practice. Her commitment to design quality and project excellence is evident i

Energy and sustainability consultancy Carbon Futures has unveiled a new strategic partnership with Octopus Energy, having been appointed by the energy provider as a Certified Assessor for the recently launched Zero Bills' building standard. Designed to fast-track the decarbonisation of homes, Octopu