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Property development company S Harrison has agreed a forward funding deal with Singapore-headquartered Q Investment Partners (QIP) to deliver two major new purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) schemes in Edinburgh. S Harrison secured planning permission in late 2022 for a project on East Newin

Avant Homes West Scotland has started construction on a £72 million development of 280 multi-tenure homes in Armadale, West Lothian.

A comprehensive survey into the housing needs of the population has found that more than a quarter (28%) of households in Scotland do not live in accommodation that adequately meets their needs.

Built Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST) is hosting the first-ever DIveIN conference focused on developing equality, diversity and inclusion in businesses in the built environment sector. Taking place at the City of Glasgow College on 29th February, DIveIN is funded by the Scottish

An increase in privacy pods that offer a quiet escape from modern workplaces is being blamed for the demise of office gossip.

Researchers are calling for urban development and land professionals to take part in a project to help shape the way places are created for better population health. The research programme, run by six universities including the University of Stirling and the University of Bristol, is looking for peo

Almost 50 new homes are planned for Dundee that will help to tackle the city’s “housing supply crisis”.

Kirknewton Community Development Trust has entered into a £1.696 million contract with Colorado Construction to build seven affordable, energy-efficient homes in Kirknewton.

A trade association has appealed to main contractors and builders to ensure optimal conditions for successful flooring projects.

Clark Contracts donated more than 200 books to Action for Children’s Christmas Appeal in December.

Proposals to increase reuse and recycling and cut waste are being put forward as part of a consultation. Reducing single-use, disposable items like cups, banning the destruction of unsold goods and promoting the reuse of construction materials are just some of the actions being suggested as part of

Savills latest analysis of UK residential market performance during 2023 has shown that while mortgage affordability has impacted the wider market, Scotland’s prime market has been the most resilient in the UK with a 1% increase in net agreed sales. This compares to -17% drop in prime UK regio

Work on two pilot projects in Dundee trialling alternative insulation options and rewiring, both without the need to temporarily re-house residents, could come a step closer next week.

By day, Lewis Mackinnon is a project manager for Places for People based at the Tornagrain housing development in the Highlands, but on Sunday he will be walking out in front of 60,000 people to take on giants Celtic FC at the iconic Celtic Park. Centre-back Lewis signed for Buckie Thistle, a footba

Work to create a major industrial and commercial development in West Dunbartonshire is progressing with detailed approval granted on road infrastructure and development platforms this week.