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A special barrier that will be built to protect rare bats from the HS2 project will cost around £100 million, it has been revealed.

Dundee is set to welcome a major addition to its entertainment scene with the opening of the Dundee Livehouse, a 4,000-capacity live events venue, next month. 

Mechanical and electrical consultancy XBuro has made a key appointment with the addition of experienced engineer Andy Lyons. Andy Lyons joins the firm as design director with more than 20 years’ experience in engineering.

Wood-burning stoves, bioenergy and peat heating will now be permitted in new homes and buildings following a review of the New Build Heat Standard.

The planning process for new clean energy infrastructure in Scotland will be improved under UK and Scottish government proposals to reform outdated legislation that can delay new projects being built. 

South Tyneside-based Castle has continued to grow its presence in the Scottish education sector with a contract to supply full mechanical, electrical, public health and renewable services for the new Dumfries High School.

A short film has been launched giving a unique insight into ambitious plans to transform the historic Govan Graving Docks on the River Clyde.

Retrofit Scotland was relaunched at the International Retrofit Conference yesterday.

A report on rural housing will be presented to the Highland Council's Economic and Infrastructure Committee on Thursday 14 November.

A gap site in Dundee's West End could host a newly built residential and commercial block under plans lodged with the local authority.

A newly refurbished apartment building at 173 Union Street in Aberdeen has been launched following completion by Cater Group.

Councillors in Edinburgh have agreed a bold and ambitious plan for sustainable growth in the Capital.

Work has started on the fourth and final phase of Cruden Homes' King’s View development in Toryglen.

A five-year plan to help address Glasgow’s housing emergency has been agreed by the local authority.

Bellway Homes is to build up to 57 homes on the site of the former Howford Primary School and Schoolhouse in Glasgow after the council agreed to dispose of the land.