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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

The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) has revealed the shortlist for its 2023 RIAS Awards. The RIAS Awards demonstrate the quality and breadth of architectural endeavour in Scotland. All types and size of architectural project can win a RIAS Award, and all shortlisted buildin

Maxi Construction has been awarded a multi-million-pound contract from the City of Edinburgh Council for the design and refurbishment of Deanbank House. Procured via the Crown Commercial Service Construction Work & Associated Services framework, the project includes extensive external and intern

Hunterston Port and Resource Campus (PARC) has been granted national development status under the Scottish Government’s National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4), creating opportunities for a slew of new renewable energy developments to come onstream. The designation recognises Hunterston as a stra

More and better facilities are available for pupils at Pinewood School in Blackburn, following the completion of a new £5.8 million extension.

Modular and offsite building solutions brand Algeco has appointed Keith Dorling as UK managing director. The announcement comes as increased demand and recent acquisitions open up new opportunities for the UK business and its customers.

The Scotch Whisky Experience, an attraction operating from the top of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, has begun work on a £3 million refurbishment of its premises.

As part of Scottish Apprenticeship Week, Clark Contracts is holding its seventh annual careers evening on Tuesday 7th March 2023.

A Scottish community could soon benefit from a multi-million-pound fund that will help thousands of families to save millions on their energy bills by improving the thermal efficiency of their home and replacing fossil fuelled heating systems.

Gas distribution company SGN has appointed engineering firm Altrad Babcock as the main works contractor for its world-first project which will demonstrate how clean hydrogen can be used for cooking and heating in homes. Altrad Babcock will build the hydrogen production and storage site for the