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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.

Ossian Architects has welcomed Charlotte Sörenson to its team. Announcing the appointment on LinkedIn, practice director Martin Flett said: "Charlotte is an architect with a wide range of experience across residential, commercial, workplace, hospitality and masterplanning projects.

Smart integrated solutions provider North has been awarded contracts to the value of £1 million by Port of Aberdeen to improve the safety, connectivity and sustainability of Scotland’s largest berthing port.

Building materials and construction solutions provider Tarmac is trialling an all-electric tipper truck in the UK for the first time.