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A £2 million nursery for pre-school children of students and staff at the University of Aberdeen has become the first fully certified Passivhaus building in Scotland to also attain a BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating. Designed by BMJ Architects and built by Burns Construction, the new Rocking Horse Nur

Nicola Sturgeon A group of academics, business leaders and professionals have written to first minister Nicola Sturgeon urging her to reject the UK government’s sudden U-turn over the long-established zero carbon homes policy.

Andrew Burns Business leaders throughout Edinburgh and the South East of Scotland are being urged to pledge their support for a proposal designed to accelerate growth in the region.

A regeneration project in East Ayrshire has taken a step forward following the arrival of diggers on site. The regeneration of Townhead Street in Cumnock is now thoroughly underway as work begins on a £2.2 million retail development.

Provost opens new state-of-the art flat in Largs New state-of-the-art amenity flats and a day care and resource centre in Largs were officially opened this week by Provost Joan Sturgeon.

Plans for a new hotel at the heart of the new St James centre development in Edinburgh have been given the green light, despite concerns that its centrepiece ‘ribbon’ design could “damage” the city’s skyline. The Jestico + Whiles designed plan was recommended for refusal as it went before

Work to redevelop Perth’s 115-year old theatre could begin as early as next week after Perth & Kinross Council granted planning and listed building consent. The council’s development management committee yesterday formally approved the £16.6 million project which will see the B-listed Edwar

Dundee City Council has published new planning and design guidelines that will provide the framework for the new buildings in the £1 billion waterfront development following the completion of most of the infrastructure work. Architects, designers, planners and investors are being encouraged to work

(from left) Mary Smith, the director of education, communities and economy at Midlothian Council, Bob Constable, the cabinet member for education at Midlothian Council, Barry Bryce operations manager for McLaughlin & Harvey, Jo Wilson, the headteacher of Roslin Primary Work has started on a £6.

Fully assembled social homes are ready to leave the factory for Highland tenants after just three weeks of construction work, thanks to a pioneering new project. Believed to be the first of its kind in Scotland, the social housing project delivers fully assembled buildings which are ready for tenant

Elsick Development Company (EDC) has lodged a legal appeal against the Aberdeen City and Shire Strategic Development Planning Authority (SDPA). The developer lodged the appeal in the Court of Session in Edinburgh due to the SDPA's decision to adopt Statutory Guidance on the Strategic Transport Fund.

Queensferry Crossing The new Queensferry Crossing has outgrown the tallest bridges in the UK some 16 months before it is due to start carrying traffic across the Firth of Forth.

First teacher takes up Springfield’s rent-free housing offer An initiative which offers rent-free accommodation to entice teachers to move to Moray has received its first beneficiary.

Balfour Beatty has reported a £150m pre-tax loss for the half year to June 26 as it continues to count the cost of problem UK contracts. The infrastructure group issued a profit warning last month after “identify legacy issues” in the UK, US and Middle East would hit profits.

Planning permission and listed building consent applications for a new West Dunbartonshire Council office building in Dumbarton have been submitted by Keppie Design. The £14.6 million project, being delivered by hub West Scotland in partnership with the council with architects Keppie and main contr