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Forth Ports has submitted applications for Detailed Planning Consent and Listed Building Consent to The City of Edinburgh Council for phase two of a creative and commercial hub on land to the south east of Edinburgh Dock within the Port of Leith.

Built by Nature has awarded a €219,000 grant to Glasgow-based Built Environment–Smarter Transformation (BE-ST) to spearhead critical research into fire safety in mass timber buildings across the United Kingdom.

Scottish Construction Now is partnering with major players in the Scottish construction industry to organise a one-day event designed to bring together high-calibre speakers and industry experts, fostering innovation and collaboration to shape the future of construction in Scotland.

The JR Group has reinforced its commitment to creating a positive impact on local communities, by vowing to support social enterprises through the Social Enterprise Scotland Buy Social Pledge initiative.

Malcolm Allan Housebuilders has unveiled plans to expand its existing site in the west of Inverurie with a further 49 new homes. Under the proposals, the plot of land just east of the A96 will feature 49 new homes, ranging from one-bedroom flats to five-bedroom semi-detached houses.

Avant Homes and Eldridge Developments are currently consulting on plans to deliver 249 homes in Easterhouse, Glasgow.

The construction of a new flatted social housing development in Govanhill officially began this week with a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the occasion. John Quinn, Director, Alan McDonald, Head of Development & Property Services and Audrey Flannigan, Vice Chairperson from Developer, Govanhill

Upgraded sheltered housing accommodation at Cheviot Court in Irvine has officially been re-opened following a £3.5 million modernisation programme.

The Scottish Government has invited comments on a review of building standards relating to the fire safety of historic buildings converted for hotel use. Among other proposals, the review considers introducing a requirement to have active fire suppression systems installed for future conversions of

A museum dedicated to remembering a 19th-century flood in Pennsylvania has temporarily closed due to flooding.

Changes to the VAT rebate scheme for the heritage sector would better safeguard the country’s fragile historic attractions, widen public access, and provide an economic boost, according to new findings.

The charity Retail Trust has opened a community hub in Newton Mearns following a £1 million renovation of its Hugh Fraser Retirement Estate. Three disused spaces and a community café within the estate’s Crookfur House have been refurbished by the Retail Trust to build the new faci

Clients of Anderson Bell + Christie (ABC) will now be offered an in-house embodied carbon lifecycle assessment using One Click LCA. The software is compliant with EN 15978 and EN 15804 standards and ABC processes adhere to all UK-NZCBS, RIBA, RICS and LETI user guidance.

Property investment and development company Ark Estates has acquired prominent commercial properties near the Cromarty Firth Freeport area. Ardroy House and Culcraggie House at the Teaninich Industrial Estate, Alness were purchased from the previous owner BT.

Persimmon East Scotland has named Dale Robertson as the recipient of its inaugural Apprentice of the Year award. The new accolade recognises exceptional commitment, skill development, and contribution to the team, highlighting Dale’s hard work and dedication as a key member of the Persimmon Ea