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Only 32 per cent of projects submitted for planning permission from the ‘big four’ supermarkets across the UK since 2010 have been built, according to new figures. Data from Barbour ABI has revealed that there were 556 planning applications submitted for the construction of new stores by Tesco,

Plans have been lodged for almost 60 new homes across two sites in Dundee. The first will see 24 new homes at Aberlady Crescent as part of a regeneration initiative to create a total of 900 houses.

Royal seal of approval for Coatbridge homes Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal officially opened a new £1.6 million council housing development in Coatbridge yesterday.

Eamonn McGarvey Work to refurbish seven multi-storey tower blocks in Aberdeen is to start within weeks after Keepmoat was appointed to the £17.5 million project.

SHC Developments LLP has unveiled plans for a new student accommodation complex in Aberdeen. The Holburn Street building, designed by architects Halliday Fraser Munro, will consist of 46 apartments.

An energy company has won the right to pursue a £130 million claim against contractors after a tunnel collapse hit the operation of a new hydro scheme, according to the BBC. SSE Generation launched the compensation claim following problems at its Glendoe site near Fort Augustus.

Plans to build over 1,000 homes as well as a community hub and a link road have been approved by North Lanarkshire Council. The plan which will see 1,040 new homes developed in the pleasant village of Glenboig was put to the local authority’s planning and transportation committee last week by Hami

The cleared site for new Tayvallich homes Argyll Community Housing Association to build new village homes

Plans to convert a former nurses’ home in Perth into 29 new flats have been submitted to the local authority. The Courier has reported that an application has been lodged for change of use and alterations to the currently vacant listed building in Taymount Terrace.

Argyll and Bute Council has said its £2.83 million structural repair and refurbishment of Dunoon’s iconic Victorian-era wooden pier is reaping the social, economic and environmental benefits the use of local sub-contractors and work placements. Work to the buildings is expected to be complete by

Brian Manning The Scottish arm of construction and property firm Esh Group has delivered a £20 million contribution towards a 43 per cent jump in turnover for the group.

The date for the controlled explosive demolition of the Cockenzie Power Station chimney stacks has been confirmed as Saturday 26th September. The decision was reached after close consultation between ScottishPower, East Lothian Council and Police Scotland.

The CITB Pride of Construction Awards 2015 is looking for the country’s best construction workers. Nominations are now open to find local construction heroes and apprentices to represent Scotland at the awards.

The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has joined over 30 professional bodies from across the globe to create the International Construction Measurement Standards (ICMS) coalition. The new worldwide initiative, which represents a landmark moment for construction, was officially launched at the I

Andrew Milne Edinburgh's tenements are a vital part of a vibrant city. Andrew Milne asks isn't it time we started looking after them?