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Scottish Enterprise has launched a Green Heat Hub Grand Challenge to encourage innovation around the green heat solutions of the future, from heat pumps to battery technology, that will lead to the creation of a centre and focal point for collaboration. The project invites consortia groups across in

Bellway Homes has launched a consultation concerning plans to build new homes on the outskirts of Penicuik, Midlothian. Pre-application discussions for The Brae at Auchendinny include provision for a possible primary school on 28ha of fallow land bounded by established woodland.

Property investment and development company CEG has appointed contractor Deans Civil Engineering Scotland to deliver advanced works to prepare 33 Cadogan Street in Glasgow for development. Deans commenced the £1.3 million contract in September, installing sheet piling around the perimeter of t

Commercial property development company Knight Property Group has announced that Stuart Heslop has joined the team as a non-executive director. Mr Heslop brings a vast experience and knowledge to the business, having previously been managing director of real estate finance at RBS for Scotland and th

Potential designs for how Aberdeen city centre streets could look as part of the City Centre and Beach Masterplan have been revealed for the first time alongside the launch of an online public consultation. The designs include play areas, public art, events spaces, and greening the area with trees,

A major new solar energy development at Scottish Water's most energy-intensive asset is now under construction. The £5 million investment by Scottish Water Horizons, the utility’s commercial subsidiary, will see 8,448 ground-mounted solar Photovoltaic (PV) panels installed at Balmore Wat

Network Rail will later this month begin extensive work between Inverness and Nairn as part of the wider programme of enhancements being delivered around the new Inverness Airport station development. A section of the line between Inverness and Aberdeen will be closed for 11 days from 23.55 Fri

Connect Modular Ltd has been appointed by North Ayrshire Council to deliver six new amenity bungalows at Afton Court, Stevenston. The development, which is supported by a Scottish Government grant, will see the construction of two one-bedroom and four two-bedroom affordable homes in the heart of the

Voigt Architects has received planning permission for five new houses at Tarriebank by Arbroath. The development will be constructed by local developer Moir Developments on the back of the successful West Newbigging development, and homes are expected to be available in 2023.

Belgian grid operator Elia is behind plans for what the company says ”will be the world’s first artificial energy island.” The Princess Elisabeth Island will be located almost 45 kilometres off the Belgian coast and will serve as the link between the offshore wind farms in the

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The final sections of Trams to Newhaven track in Edinburgh are soon to be laid as the project prepares for the electrification of the full line. Energisation of newly installed overhead lines during November and December will allow a testing and commissioning period to begin at the start of 2023.

BAM’s UK & Ireland businesses have set an ambitious carbon target to become net zero in their direct operations by 2026 and is ruling out counting electricity from green energy tariffs towards its net zero emissions. The target, which places BAM at the forefront of the UK and Ireland&rsquo

Nicklaus Companies and developer FM Group have today launched the first Jack Nicklaus-branded residential golf community in Europe at Stonehaven. A development of homes at the historic Ury Estate, built around an 18-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, currently under construction, including th

Mactaggart & Mickel Group has appointed Paul McAninch as its new CEO as it unveils plans for significant growth across the business. Mr McAninch steps into the role after seven years as group finance director, replacing Ed Monaghan who retires after a career at Mactaggart & Mickel spanning m