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Plans have been submitted for 360 new homes on an area of farmland in Rosyth. The Alfred Stewart Property Foundation (ASPF), a charity named after the late West Fife businessman, wants to develop just over 25 hectares at Castlandhill. A quarter of the properties would be affordable homes for social

In a bid to save money and make a stinging statement about the UK's housing crisis, a London-based artist has made a converted skip bin his home for the past two years.  In 2023, Harrison Marshall found himself in a rental rut. A yellow skip bin had been donated to him, and he decided to m

Urbanite Living has completed construction of its new student accommodation development at Jocelyn Square in Glasgow city centre.  

Scottish commercial property consultant FG Burnett has bolstered its Agency Department with additional appointments and promotions within the team. Lisa Cowie who has recently qualified as a chartered surveyor joins retail expert Richard Noble, managing director, in the local and national retail mar

East Renfrewshire Council has granted Briar Homes planning permission for a development of 39 private homes near Lyoncross Farm, on the southern edge of Barrhead.

Suir Engineering Ltd, one of Europe’s fastest-growing engineering services providers, has announced the acquisition of Taylor & Fraser, a mechanical & electrical engineering business operating in Scotland for more than 100 years. Taylor & Fraser, headquartered in Paisley, has been

A lifesaving defibrillator has been installed at Duror Primary School in Appin as part of a community benefits programme being delivered across the Highlands by energy services contractor Union Technical.  

Scotland’s largest construction trade association has taken to the airwaves once again to debunk some of the most common myths and misconceptions about electricians and the electrical sector. Bob Cairney, director of technical services at SELECT, was a recent guest on The Electrical Show on Fi

UK construction companies indicated a loss of momentum at the end of 2024, according to the latest figures from the S&P Global UK Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI).

Work on a key project on the fringes of Glasgow city centre - the Avenues Plus scheme on Duke Street and John Knox Street - has now begun.

Scottish Water has teamed up with RSE to trial an award-winning low carbon approach to housing equipment on-site, by replacing traditional kiosks with modular wooden structures. One of the very first Timber Modular Build (TMB) kiosks to be developed and produced by RSE has been delivered to one of S

Aberfeldy-based Cross Civils & Construction Services has purchased a new Develon DA30-7 articulated dump truck (ADT).

Three Aberdeen oil firm buildings have been acquired by EEH Ventures, a London-based investment firm, as part of a deal worth £45 million. The 275,000 sq ft portfolio at the Prime Four business park in Kingswells, was previously owned by Canadian financial services company BMO. It houses the h

Scottish property firm SRE Group has let 3,280 sq. ft. to national surveyors, DM Hall, at its recently refurbished 28 Bothwell Street, Glasgow.

Barratt Homes, David Wilson Homes and Oregon Timber Frame Ltd are celebrating a year of giving after donating more than £378,000 to good causes across Scotland.