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Minister for public finance Ivan McKee MSP and chief planner Dr Fiona Simpson have issued a letter to stakeholders regarding planning for housing.

St Luke’s High School pupils have put their creativity to the test to name a new Cala Homes (West) development located opposite the school grounds, on Springfield Road, and adjacent to Aurs Road. More than 40 S3 pupils participated in the site naming competition, which tasked the youngsters to

A Perthshire tradesman has hung up his tools after clocking up 50 years with a well-known family business. Plasterer Alan Shand took up an apprenticeship with Scone-based building firm Allan Robertson and Son after leaving school in 1974.

Construction SMEs that aspire to become more sustainable and contribute to a net zero future but don't know where to begin are to be given support through a nationwide initiative launched by not-for-profit social enterprise Net Zero Nation. More than just measuring emissions and producing

Energy infrastructure company Smart Metering Systems (SMS) has renewed its lease at 48 St Vincent Street in Glasgow, advised by Ryden's office agency team. The decision follows an extensive search for alternative office premises and detailed negotiations, culminating in SMS's commitment to rema

Highland Council’s £2.1 billion 20-year investment plan will add significant capital on top of existing and additional new commitments of £50 million for roads and transport infrastructure agreed as part of the 2024 budget setting process.

Anderson Bell + Christie founding partner Karen Anderson has formally commenced her term of office as president of the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS). The two-year stint got underway at the Annual General Meeting of the RIAS, which was held on Wednesday 26 J

Two of Bellway’s most celebrated site managers have received NHBC Pride in the Job Awards. George Carty, who works for the company’s west division, received the accolade for the company’s Ridgewood development in Stirling.

Taylor Wimpey East Scotland has started work to deliver 19 two and three-bedroom affordable homes for social rent in Winchburgh. The properties for Home in Scotland will form part of the housebuilder's Seton Rise development and the wider masterplan vision for the new community now emerging in Winch

A new campaign has been launched to highlight the vital role that design plays in creating successful places across Scotland. Architecture and Design Scotland, Scotland’s design agency for place, launched the Value of Design campaign to showcase how thoughtful design can transform communities,

Highland Council has agreed a number of strategic objectives with the aim of finding solutions to a Highland Housing Challenge.

A plan to build flats at the site of a former care home in Glasgow has been given the go-ahead. Wheatley Group has been given permission to develop the land at Forfar Avenue, Cardonald, beside a bowling club.

A 310-mile conveyor belt could soon be built to aid freight transport across Japan to solve a shortage of lorry drivers as well as reduce congestion.

Nick Crossfield is to join Balfour Beatty later this year as CEO of its UK Construction Services business. Nick will be responsible for the strategic leadership of Balfour Beatty’s UK Construction Services business, delivering on its business plans with a focus on further developing its presen

Invercauld Estate and Scotia Homes have submitted plans to bring 107 new homes to Ballater.