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Preparatory work is under way ahead of North Ayrshire Council's plans to bring down Irvine’s high flats.

Camphill School Aberdeen, an Aberdeen charity that provides day and residential support to 95 children and young people with learning disabilities and complex additional support needs, has had planning approved for the build of a £3 million residential house and social enterprise on its Murtle

Springfield Cross, an affordable housing development in Glasgow, has entered its final stages of build with the completion of multi-utility services.

Researchers from the University of Glasgow have developed a new type of heat pump, a flexible heat pump technology, which could help households save on their energy bills and contribute towards net-zero emissions goals. Heat pumps are a low-carbon alternative to gas boilers. They draw energy from ex

Construction firm McGill, who recently won contracts with Dundee City Council and the Scottish Police Authority, and several housing associations, is preparing to enter administration for the second time in less than four years, according to a report by The Courier. 

Kier Construction has been appointed by hub South West Scotland, on behalf of North Lanarkshire Council, to deliver the new St Kevin's Community Hub, incorporating St Kevin's Primary School and community facilities. The learning, teaching and community campus will be situated close to its existing l

Knight Property Group has secured Mermaid Subsea Services (UK) Ltd, part of Mermaid Group as its new office tenant for Pavilion 11 at Kingshill Park in Westhill, Aberdeenshire. The firm has moved from a small serviced office and agreed a five-year lease on Suite D. Extending to 2,500 sq ft, the firs

A new Affiliation Agreement between Timber Development UK (TDUK) and the Wood Protection Association (WPA) has set the template for further consolidation of the timber industry, helping to drive the mass adoption of timber as a sustainable construction solution. TDUK has been formed from a merger be

Hydro Ness, an award winning hydroelectric scheme with an interpretive visitor experience, has now opened to the public bringing energy and excitement to the River Ness. The site was officially opened yesterday by the cabinet secretary for net zero, economy and transport, Michael Matheson.

Gavin McAuley, founder of Hamilton-based design studio McAuley Architecture + interiors, has been named the winner of this year’s Build Lanarkshire Programme, delivered by hub South West Scotland. Now in its fifth year, the Build Programme offers businesses in the construction sector the oppor

A fatal accident inquiry into the death of an Orkney Islands Council worker has now found the incident was avoidable.

Cala Homes (North) has introduced another electric van to its fleet as part of its commitment to sustainability. The purchase comes a year after the housebuilder invested in its first e-van with plans to have switched the full fleet of three vehicles by the end of the year.

Four window and door suppliers have won places on a new framework from Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA), worth £30 million to supply the public sector across Scotland. The PVC-U and Timber Windows and Doors Framework (WD2) from not-for-profit public sector construction framework provider LH

An opening ceremony marking the completion of a development worth more than £2 million of ten modern and energy efficient affordable homes has taken place on the isle of Jura. People who live and work on Jura or have strong connections to the island have taken up the opportunity to reside in t

Over 270 homes will benefit from external and internal insulation work during the next year thanks to almost £2 million of funding secured by Perth & Kinross Council. The £1,961,000 from the Scottish Government’s Home Energy Efficiency Programmes for Scotland - Area Based Schem