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Metal Technology Ltd has reduced its Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 45.52% to date.

The first part of a £50 million redevelopment of Aberdeen beach was officially opened yesterday with the unveiling of the new-look Broadhill. Aberdeen’s Lord Provost, Councillor David Cameron, toasted the occasion with a cup of tea from a tartan flask and a traditional rowie at a strikin

The average price of a property in Scotland in May 2025 was £192,000, an increase of 6.4% when compared to May 2024, according to the latest House Price Index (HPI).

Muir Timber Systems has successfully delivered the first timber kits to Carmichael Homes’ new housing development in Reddingmuirhead, Falkirk. 

The largest piece of Mars ever discovered on Earth, a 25-kilogram meteorite, is expected to fetch between $2 million and $4 million at auction. The rock, known as NWA 16788, will be sold by Sotheby's New York this Wednesday as part of its natural history sale.

Two new primary schools have officially been handed over to East Lothian Council.

Scotland's housing market faces a deepening crisis as supply constraints, driven by strict planning policies and rising costs, continue to stall new developments, according to new research by Savills. The housing emergency, declared in May 2024, has sparked concerns over land availability, slowing a

Glasgow’s architectural heritage has scored a significant win with the Scottish Government’s dismissal of an appeal to remove the listed status of the historic Vogue Cinema in Possilpark. The building at 124 Balmore Road, once under serious threat of demolition, will now remain legally p

With under 70 days to go until the Scottish Construction Summit, preparations are gathering pace for what is shaping up to be one of the most significant events in the industry calendar.

Sustainable resource management and recycled aggregates business Brewster Brothers has appointed Darren Forrester as its new head of operations. With more than 35 years of experience spanning transport logistics, plant operations, fleet compliance, and senior leadership, Forrester brings extensive i

Katie Clemence-Jackson has been appointed as the chief executive officer of Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard Limited – the company that has been established to own and manage Buildings Standard (the Standard). The Standard is an initiative backed by the BBP, BRE, Carbon Trust, CIBSE, IStruct

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has launched Go Construct Careers (GCC), an essential new online platform designed to connect construction employers with the next generation of skilled workers. The upgraded portal will serve as a central hub for job vacancies, apprenticeships, and en

Scaffolding is set to go up around a landmark block of flats in Perth as the local authority embarks on a crucial programme of structural maintenance to ensure they remain wind and watertight, warm, damp-free, safe and secure. The work is necessary to extend the life expectancy of the buildings so t

Persimmon West Scotland’s Annick Grange site, a major housing development in Irvine, has been awarded a Quality Recognition Award by Premier Guarantee, recognising the outstanding work of the site team led by site managers George Simpson and Stuart McKay. Located in the heart of Ayrshire, Anni

The public and private partners behind a new Aberdeen housing development have said the project could become the blueprint for how Scotland can speed up the delivery of affordable homes.