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Grampian Housing Association has completed the handover of its latest 37 energy-efficient homes for social rent in Forres. Set on the south side of the historic town, these new homes are part of a larger tenure-neutral private development by Springfield Properties and consists of 16 bungalows,

Planning permission has been granted to add more homes to the new development at Winchburgh. Bellway Homes (Scotland East) has been granted planning permission for a development of new homes at Winchburgh.

A garden room which has been added to a home in Haddington has gained planning permission despite being described as "intimidating" by nearby residents. The rectangular wooden room, built at the bottom of a garden in Lairds Crescent, in Haddington, was recommended for approval when it went befo

MIXED USE and NON-RESIDENTIAL Applicant:  Hazledene (Inverness) Ltd And HHA

BEAR Scotland has been awarded its fifth consecutive RoSPA Gold Medal for its health and safety performance during 2021. Organisations receiving a RoSPA Gold Award are recognised as upholding high standards in health and safety practice. Every year, nearly 2,000 entrants vie for the accolade in the

Dundee FC's plans for a new 15,000-seater stadium at Camperdown Park have taken a step forward after the club received permission to demolish a B-listed structure near the site. The entrance to the former NCR building, which has been derelict for a number of years, sits prominently ne

A contract worth £2.6 million to move thousands of tonnes of timber by sea instead of by road has been announced. The three-year deal between Scottish Forestry and the Associated British Ports (ABP), TimberLINK service, will move timber from a number of ports in Argyll. The contract aims 

Revised proposals for a rural development centre in the Lanark area have been approved after the purchase of the initial site fell through. Funding was originally in place from the Scottish Government's Regeneration Capital Grant Fund (RCGF) for a proposed derelict site at Alston’s Yard on Lad

Lochgilphead’s Front Green opened to the public last weekend following a £1.5 million investment by Argyll and Bute Council. Designed by ERZ, the transformation includes a new public square, play park, additional seating, new walking and cycling facilities and drainage and land

Hard landscaping and building materials supplier Marshalls is set to transform its Falkirk site to increase production, improve efficiency, and save over 450 tonnes of carbon a year. In a joint venture with Forest Press Hydraulics, the company has built an innovative concrete wet

The first programme of the QTS Rail Skills Academy has successfully completed, with 10 young people now equipped with the skills required to join the rail industry. Delivered by QTS Training and funded through the East Ayrshire Council's Young Person Guarantee programme, the Academy launched in May

Local community group Blooming Haddington has received a generous donation from Stewart Milne Homes to add a touch of colour and vibrance to the East Lothian town. The housebuilder has sponsored several floral hanging baskets, as well as contributed an extra donation to help the group continue to en

A report that details the support provided by construction industry charity the Lighthouse Club has highlighted a 95% increase in charitable giving over the past year. The 2021 Impact Report reveals the Lighthouse Club helped the construction community with £2,511,214 and i

Fit-out, housing and M&E specialist Morris & Spottiswood has illustrated its commitment to providing a launch pad to develop construction skills and grow talent from within with a new cohort of apprentices. Recognising the importance of providing early career opportunities to attra

Ogilvie Construction has landed an internationally recognised award for demonstrating high health and safety standards for the ninth consecutive year. The company has once again received a RoSPA Gold Medal Health and Safety Award for working hard to ensure its staff get home safe to their families a