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A project promoting an Ancient Roman site and an initiative using artificial intelligence to map the effects of climate change have been short-listed in a search for Scotland’s most innovative planning developments. Eight diverse projects from across Scotland have made the finals of a Scottish

A local East Lothian based company has assisted Cala Homes to turn one of the area’s largest developments into a green haven, transforming former farmland with the inclusion of thousands of native trees. Cala Homes (East) has called on East Lothian firm Root One East Ltd to support a major bio

A partnership between the UK government, Glasgow City Council, and the Smart Things Accelerator Centre (STAC), including significant government investment, has been launched with the aim of transforming Glasgow into Europe’s largest smart things and IoT innovation hub. The partnership will cen

Architect Alan Dunlop has been shortlisted for an Architecture Drawing Prize for his "incredibly dramatic" watercolour of the Glasgow School of Art fire.

A new housing development for West Lothian residents with learning disabilities and complex care needs has been completed.

Property firm Rettie & Co is forecasting Scottish house prices to rise by around 1.5 per cent in 2024, with overall residential property transaction activity increasing to approximately 4.3 per cent. Rettie sees continued pressure on the private rental sector (PRS), with double-digit increases i

Campion Homes has posted pre-tax losses of £864,071 after sales fell by more than £12 million last year. Accounts show turnover for the Fife-based housebuilder fell from £48.5m in 2022 to £36.3m for the year to June 2023.

Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) was given an early Christmas present after banking a bumper donation from Persimmon’s North Scotland business and the homebuilder’s Charitable Foundation.

Taylor Wimpey East Scotland has made two new senior appointments to complete its local board of directors. Philip Cooper takes over the reins as land and planning director and Pauline Mills is confirmed as the new technical director – both are based in its regional office in Dunfermline.

Moray Council has approved a planning policy that aims to protect the countryside around the region's main towns from development.

New homes warranty and insurance provider NHBC has released its Technical Standards for 2024.

A construction project in Florida had to be paused recently after workers discovered a burrowing owl egg.

The minister for community wealth and public finance joined delegates from across the public and private sectors recently in a bid to strengthen relationships and grow opportunities for supported businesses. In a keynote address, Tom Arthur MSP spoke about the importance of forging links between pub

Artisan Real Estate has agreed to acquire Edinburgh's historic Caledonian Brewery from Heineken UK, with a vision to redevelop the site into residential community. Artisan has submitted a proposal of application notice (PAN) to develop the the 1.9-acre site in Shandon into a sustainab

A new heat network for the community of Torry which can supply up to 800 homes and the new Greyhope School and Community Hub with low-cost energy has been awarded an £8.9 million Scottish Government grant.