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Ellon-headquartered housebuilder Scotia Homes has reported a drop in operating profit to £2.7 million (2022 £4.4m) for the year ended 30th June 2023 despite a 32% increase in turnover to £53.8m. The group had a strong start to the financial year with a good level of forward sales a

The Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) has appointed Clark Contracts to its £100 million Refurbishment and Modernisation Framework.

Sector body Homes for Scotland (HFS) has strengthened its executive team with two new key appointments. Kevin Murphy has joined as head of planning, while David Raine is taking on the wide-ranging role of policy manager.

Initial plans for the final phase of Collegelands in Glasgow have been unveiled today as a Proposal of Application Notice (PAN) was lodged by Glasgow Enlightenment Limited, a joint venture between Dawn Developments Limited and Drum Property Group.

A respected industry professional who has already made a major contribution to training and skills in Scotland is to take over the running of the Scottish Electrical Charitable Training Trust (SECTT), the approved training scheme for the country’s electrical apprentices. Construction industry

Work is progressing rapidly to create 26 new council homes on the site of the former St Mary’s Primary School in Largs. Once complete, the development will be a natural extension to the neighbouring 123-unit Flatt Road development which was completed in 2022.

The upgraded sheltered housing accommodation has officially been re-opened at Barnett Court in Saltcoats.

Social housing landlord and care and support provider Trust Housing Association has secured a £10 million loan from Royal Bank of Scotland to provide homes for tenants across the country, from Stornoway to Stranraer. Having recently marked its 50th anniversary, Trust was first established in 1

Property and investment company Ambassador Group has secured a £21 million loan from OakNorth Bank to fund the development of over 70 new homes at the group's latest site at the historic Bangour Village, as well as ongoing infrastructure works. The units include 51 detached and semi-detac

Construction works for new school buildings, a sports area, and repairs to a historic Grade A listed building are progressing well, an Aberdeen City Council committee heard yesterday. The Finances and Resources Committee agreed to the update for capital works which included the new Greyhope School &

A bill which sets out a commitment to addressing the challenges of concentrated land ownership has been introduced by the Scottish Government today.

Highlands and Islands Airports Limited (HIAL) is to invest £9 million in new energy efficient Aeronautical Ground Lighting (AGL) systems at Kirkwall and Inverness airports. This is part of an ongoing programme to maintain airport infrastructure that will also bring environmental benefits.

A planning application for the extension to the permitted lifespan of a successful South Lanarkshire Wind Farm has been approved by the Energy Consents Unit (ECU) securing the ability to operate the site for up to 40 years.

Pupils at Jackton Primary School were treated to a special visit from award-winning author Angela Proctor to mark World Book Day, courtesy of Barratt Developments Scotland.

The Edinburgh Boiler Company (EBC) is giving away a £12,000 solar panel system in a bid to encourage more people to learn about the transition into renewables.