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Plans to build one of the world’s tallest buildings have been announced by Scottish-based architecture firm Kettle Collective. The tower will be built in St Petersburg and at 703 metres will be the second highest skyscraper in the world, just under Dubai’s famous Burj Khalifa (828m).

A specialist survey to inform the final design and construction of the proposed satellite launch site in Sutherland is expected to get under way today on the A’ Mhoine peninsula. Regional development agency Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) plans to establish Space Hub Sutherland as a cor

Industry support for proposals confirmed by CITB to keep construction levy rates the same for 2022-25 is to be measured this summer.  CITB consulted with construction employers and industry representatives earlier this year on draft levy proposals agreed by the Levy Strategy Comm

Plans to transform Irvine Harbourside into a major Scottish visitor destination are poised to move forward.

Arc-Tech MU has been appointed to a major housing development in Glasgow’s East End.

North Lanarkshire Council's house building plans continue to gather momentum as additional sites for future developments were given the green light following a meeting of the council's housing and regeneration committee. The new council house building programme is delivering significant investment t

Developer JMG Residential has launched a pre-application consultation seeking feedback for its plans to build 91 homes in the village of Throsk. A spokesperson said: “The proposed development lies on a 16-acre site located off the A905, within and adjacent to the existing village of Thros

Despite all the trials and setbacks of the pandemic year, the talented and determined 2020/21 cohort at DM Hall Chartered Surveyors have passed the final professional hurdle of their exhaustive training with flying colours.

Almond Housing Association has appointed Iona Taylor as director of asset management. Following a competitive recruitment process, the Association welcomed Iona to the team this month.

Clyde Gateway is hoping to undertake improvements to the existing area of open space and woodland between Old Dalmarnock Road, Dunn Street and Finnart Street. 

The A9 Dualling Luncarty to Pass of Birnam project is set to achieve a significant milestone as the new Stanley/Tullybelton Junction and overbridge comes into operation for the first time next month.

Highland Council is contacting residents and businesses in Inverness to alert them about planned works taking place next week on the West Link.

Newly published research reveals how archaeologists discovered the remains of a hitherto lost village and the secrets it held. As part of the M8, M73 and M74 Improvements, Transport Scotland and its consultants commissioned GUARD Archaeology to undertake archaeological investigations. At one of the

Forth Ports has today unveiled proposals for the creation of Scotland’s largest and best located renewable energy hub on a 175-acre site at the Port of Leith. The proposed outer berth with wind installation vessel

Leading voices from the UK roofing industry have warned of faltering availability and rapidly rising costs of basic materials such as roofing batten.