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South Ayrshire Council and its partners are likely to deliver 176 new affordable homes this year - exceeding the target set in October last year by 41 homes.

East Lothian Council has submitted an application for phase one of the redevelopment of the former Herdmanflat Hospital site.

Inverclyde Council has appointed a local contractor to begin the demolition of the Clune Park estate.

Working with Winchburgh Developments Limited (WDL), Persimmon Homes East Scotland has completed the purchase of land and been granted planning permission for the latest phase of the WDL masterplan, paving the way for 131 energy-efficient new homes. The purchase represents a further step in deliverin

Major road upgrades at Snab Brae in Bo’ness are set to get underway in the New Year as part of an £800,000 project aimed at improving road safety and promoting active travel.

Trust Housing Association has acquired a further six newly built three-bed semi-detached family homes within Lovell Partnerships’ ‘Glow Garren’ development in Hamilton. The six homes have already been let, and the families have been able to move into their new homes in time for Chr

Sustainabuild, the networking community for a net zero built environment, has announced a new partnership with sustainability training provider The Verdancy Group to improve access to the knowledge and network that individuals from across the sector need for the net zero transition. With a shared co

Network Rail is investing £6 million in vital upgrades at locations around Edinburgh this Christmas and New Year.

Construction on Moray Council's flagship South Street regeneration project in Elgin will start in early 2025.

Work has started on a development of more than 30 new homes for social rent in Johnstonebridge. Wheatley Homes South, the largest social landlord in Dumfries and Galloway, is building 33 new high-quality, affordable homes.

A rare spherical egg that a man spontaneously bought after a few pints has sold at auction for £200.

Glasgow-headquartered commercial landscape and groundworks specialist M Squared has achieved an annual revenue milestone of around £10 million as it celebrates its 10-year anniversary as a business.   Since its inception 10 years ago as an ambitious business focused on providing commercia

Shepherd Chartered Surveyors has announced a raft of new partners as its ambitious five-year strategy for growth and succession continues apace. The practice welcomes a total of 14 new partners, comprising eight from within the ranks of Shepherd Chartered Surveyors, four from the recent merger with

The Unite union has secured a pay uplift for thousands of electrical apprentices across the UK.

There was a 12% decrease in all sector housebuilding starts and a 10% decrease in completions between 2023 and 2024, new Scottish Government statistics have revealed.