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Scottish home improvements company CR Smith is helping to revive one of Scotland’s most beloved community sporting events – the Braveheart Ride and Dinner – almost a decade after it was last held. The event, which raises funds to support the next generation of Scottish cycling tale

Built Environment Forum Scotland (BEFS) has appointed Jo Parry-Geddes, director at Mill Architects, to its board of trustees. An RIAS Advanced Conservation Accredited Architect with more than 25 years’ experience working across Scotland’s built heritage, Ms Parry-Geddes brings to the BEF

Kier has appointed Martin Staehr as its new group managing director for its construction division. Martin will sit on the group’s executive committee and be responsible for the Regional Build, Strategic Projects, Kier Places and KME businesses.

Offices in a mostly residential tower in Glasgow city centre could be converted into flats under a new plan. Glasgow City Council has been asked for permission to turn the last floor of office space at 134 Renfrew Street into seven homes.

A second phase of a residential-led, mixed-use development forming a key part of Perth’s strategic western expansion has been brought to market.

Works have started on the refurbishment of 88-90 High Street, Maybole, in South Ayrshire.

Falkirk Council has agreed plans for a new modular community building to replace the ageing Camelon Education Centre, ensuring local activities and services continue to have a base in the heart of the community.

Work has officially begun to demolish the Thistle and Esplanade multi-storey car parks in Kirkcaldy town centre, marking a major step forward in the regeneration of the town’s waterfront. 

Moray Council has appointed Taylor and Fraser as the main construction contractor to deliver the redevelopment of Elgin Town Hall.

Sanctuary Scotland has marked the successful completion of phase one of The Victoria, the redevelopment of the former Victoria Infirmary site in Battlefield, Glasgow, with a ceremony on site. The £29.3 million first phase of the landmark social and affordable housing project in the city has tr

Work is set to begin later this year on the construction of 137 new Falkirk Council homes on the site of the former Denny High School, over two phases.

Tradespeople across the UK are losing valuable time and money battling parking problems, according to new research.

A webinar co-hosted by the National House-Building Council (NHBC) and the Association for Rental Living (ARL) has examined the processes and challenges associated with brownfield site development.

Furniture made from recycled materials including old denim, shoes and wine corks has been hailed as "the future of furniture design". Recycled furniture was a widespread theme at this year's Milan Design Week, CNN Style reports.

Campion Homes has begun construction on three major affordable housing developments for Fife Council in Dunfermline and Inverkeithing. The sites, Evershed Drive and Elgin Street in Dunfermline, and Fraser Avenue Phase 3 in Inverkeithing, will collectively deliver 128 new homes, including specialist