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MIXED USE and NON-RESIDENTIAL Applicant: Aberdeenshire Council Woodhill House Westburn Road

The next phase of a 700-home masterplan at Scone North has been unveiled with new plans lodged for 217 properties.

Muir Homes has named Peter Shepherd as managing director of the Fife-based and family-owned house builder. He joins Muir following over 30 years’ experience in the housing development sector, predominantly with Mactaggart & Mickel Homes Ltd

Take-up of industrial property in Aberdeen has risen to its highest level in almost a decade during 2022, as a high oil price and greater interest in renewables boosted activity in the energy sector and its supply chain, according to Knight Frank. The independent commercial property consultancy&rsqu

Commercial property consultant Ryden has published its 88th review of the Scottish property sector. According to the report, industrial property market fundamentals remain strong in Central Scotland as rents continue to rise. More occupiers are starting to seek good EPC ratings and ESG credentials a

New budget plans published by Scottish Borders Council include a commitment to deliver all previously announced capital projects, in spite of significantly increased costs, particularly due to average inflation of 10%. Capital plan projects include three new secondary schools (Peebles, Galashie

NorDan UK Ltd has announced a record 34% increase in turnover for a single year for 2022.

Members of the Highland Council's City of Inverness and Area Committee have agreed a list of prioritised programmes of works for structural overlay/inlay works and surface dressing schemes which will be funded out of the Capital Budget allocation for 2023/24. Leader of Inverness and Area Cllr Ian Br

Taylor Wimpey West Scotland has teamed up with the Royal National Lifeboat Institution to confirm that it will donate £25 for each new home sold and legally completed at its new developments in Troon – Princess Gate and Queens Court. The latest donation of £275 has been paid to the

Scotland will not be able to transition to a circular economy without sweeping changes in the built environment and construction sector, according to Zero Waste Scotland’s Circularity Gap Report. The study shows that the built environment, which currently contributes over 50% of Scotland&rsquo

Plans for a new 24-bed care home and 20 affordable homes in Lochgelly have been granted planning permission.

Planning permission has been refused for a proposal to make student accommodation out of reclaimed shipping containers. Under the plans, a site on the corner of Petershill Road and Turner Road, near Barnhill railway station in north Glasgow, was to host four accommodation containers a

The Cruden Group is to train its focus on development-led affordable housing opportunities and reduce reliance on competitive project tendering following a strategic review of its operations.

A stunning image of a skateboard park in the United Arab Emirates has been named Concrete in Life Photo of the Year. It wins a top prize of $10,000 in a global competition, which highlights the essential role that concrete plays around the world.

MIXED USE and NON-RESIDENTIAL Applicant:  Aberdeen City Council