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A commercial judge has rejected a proposition by an electricity supplier that a hotel’s case against non-payment of a £168,000 bill accrued over the past five years is irrelevant. SSE Energy Supply Ltd raised the case against Stag Hotel Ltd, the owner of a hotel in Argyll, for monthly in

Scotland’s first-ever Green Home Festival has been hailed as a resounding success, with organisers already planning next year’s event to cater for the growing interest in low-carbon construction and sustainable living. More than 350 delegates signed up for the five-day renewables jambore

Lar Housing Trust is hailing its latest regeneration project in Glasgow as the start of a major push to bring derelict and disused buildings in the city back to life. The housing charity, which has over 40 mid-market rental developments across Scotland, has been granted planning permission to conver

The University of Glasgow was praised this week for sharing its multi-million vision to supplement the ongoing growth of Govan as a thriving place for living and working. Community groups – including local housing providers Linthouse, Govan and Elderpark – were told of the University&rsq

Mears Group PLC has announced the acquisition of IRT Surveys Limited (IRT) for a total consideration of up to £4.1 million.

Fife Council's spokesperson for housing and building services Councillor Judy Hamilton has marked the progress of construction of 97 new council houses in Cowdenbeath by laying a 'golden brick'. The new development in Lochgelly Road is situated on what was previously open land and wil

New contracts valued at just under £1.8 million have been awarded to Irvine-based Andrew Wright Windows by Cruden Building. The nine separate contracts combined involve the manufacture and supply of more than 3,500 windows and doors for housing developments across central Scotland. This includ

MIXED USE and NON-RESIDENTIAL Applicant: Gray Macpherson Architects LL Tigh Na Geat House Damhead Farm

A man who tried to evade arrest in a slow-moving excavator for more than half a mile was apprehended by police officers following close behind on foot. Washington County Sheriff’s Office said the operator, Jesse B. Shaw, had three arrest warrants and was wanted for stealing a car.

Guidance has been issued for the first time setting out how the emissions of buildings in operation can achieve net zero carbon. The new guidance will transform the ability of those who run and manage services in buildings to measure and reduce emissions directly and across their supply chains to he

The views of employers of all sizes across Scotland’s construction sector are being sought to support the development of the new Design & Contracting apprenticeship which will meet the skills need of employers in Scotland. The design and development of construction apprenticeships across S

As part of its continued commitment to the local community, Bancon Homes’ Aden Meadows development in Mintlaw has become the official kit sponsor for the Ellon Academy Cheer Team. Coached by teachers Eve Campbell, Rochelle Bowie and Lyndsey Donald, the 90-strong Cheer Team has in recent years

Real estate advisor CBRE is to offer paid placements to young people across Scotland after expanding its partnership with charity Career Ready north of the Border. Career Ready is a national social mobility charity which boosts the social inclusion and mobility of young people through a programme of

Work completing the regeneration of Cuningar Loop could soon be underway, bringing new amenities for all in the Rutherglen area. South Lanarkshire Council has applied to the Scottish Government’s Vacant and Derelict Land Fund for nearly £750,000 to allow the implementation of the two pro

Construction work to replace the Grade A-listed A939 Gairnshiel Bridge will begin in earnest this month. The A939 road from Gairnshiel Lodge eastwards towards Ballater is due to close for two weeks from Monday, August 22.