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The founder and managing director of ACT Construction, the temperature-controlled rooms, fire-rated partitions and security storage installer, has announced he is stepping back from day-to-day frontline management of the business. In his place, Ken Godsman has appointed Scott Weir and Chri

Planning, design and environmental consultancy Barton Willmore, now Stantec, is celebrating its sustained growth and development with 39 promotions across the business, including five in Scotland. Seven new associate directors have been promoted from within the business. In Edinburgh, the new planni

Independent groundworks contractor and plant hire company Gow Group has recruited its 1,000th machine, complete with a Tefra quick coupler from Hill Engineering.

Rent controls and political uncertainty are affecting investor appetite to fund and deliver Build-to-Rent (BtR) homes in Scotland, according to a new report published today by the Scottish Property Federation in association with researchers Rettie & Co.

Angus Council officers recently met with Montrose Community Council to update them on plans to manage coastal erosion along the town’s coastline. The meeting, which was also attended by local councillors, gained insight to the short and longer-term plans to defend the sand dunes at&n

Fraser/Livingstone Architects have been awarded the contract to design phase one of the Dallas Dhu housing masterplan, near Forres.

A planning application for a new whisky storage warehouse scheme at Bandeath Industrial Estate, Throsk, has been submitted to Stirling Council by Ian Macleod Distillers (IMD).

Aberdeenshire Council’s programme of surface dressing works is now underway across the north-east and motorists are being warned of the risks of loose chips on newly-dressed roads. Surface dressing is used as an effective and cost-efficient way to extend the lifespan of roads.

Midlothian Council is hosting a series of public consultation events in May and June where residents can give their views on the future use of land in the region and find out about the next Midlothian Local Development Plan (MLDP2). Attendees will also get the chance to talk about open spaces and pl

Inverclyde Council will be carrying out works to create a dedicated cycle lane in Port Glasgow.

People are being invited to help develop exciting plans to support investment, businesses and jobs in Bishopbriggs.

Thorn Athletic Community Trust is celebrating after landing a £5,000 donation from local home builder Persimmon West Scotland.

Eildon Housing Association hosted an Open Afternoon event on Friday 14 April 2023 to showcase its latest major affordable housing development on the former Coopersknowe site in Galashiels.

Plans to enable councils to raise the amount of council tax paid on empty and second homes will be included in a new Scottish Government consultation to help increase housing availability. First Minister Humza Yousaf will announce proposals at the Scottish Trades Union Congress today which could giv

The doors to The Scottish Homebuilding & Renovating Show will be open May 20 – 21 when it returns to the SEC Glasgow, making this the ideal time to snap up 2 FREE tickets to the go-to exhibition for self-builders, home renovators and improvers.