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The Alliance for Sustainable Building Products (ASBP) and Built Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST) have unveiled a strategic partnership to drive sustainable transformation in the built environment across the UK.

Highland construction company Capstone Construction has made a key senior appointment with the installation of Michael Cameron as operations director. Coming as the company experiences a period of strong growth in both the residential and commercial sectors, Cameron will play a key role in supportin

Angus Council planners have recommended approval for two significant housing developments in Arbroath, representing a combined investment of £13 million and the creation of more than 60 new homes. The first project involves the £7 million redevelopment of the former St Thomas RC Primary

Glasgow City Council is set to launch a design competition to redevelop two fire-ravaged tenement sites at Albert Cross in Pollokshields, aiming to restore the area’s heritage and vitality while addressing long-standing dereliction. Two B-listed tenement buildings at the heart of Albert Drive

Two of the UK’s biggest housebuilders have reported mixed trading updates ahead of this month’s Autumn Budget, highlighting affordability pressures and uncertainty in the housing market.

Springfield Properties plans to build 360 more houses at its Dykes of Gray development located on the edge of Dundee. 

Moda Group has been certified as a GRESB Four-Star organisation for the first time, and has also retained its GRESB Green Star status for the second consecutive year. This recognition highlights Moda’s ongoing leadership in environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance and reaffirms i

Aberdeenshire Council’s new affordable housing plan could see more than 2,000 new homes delivered across the area over the next five years. The Strategic Housing Investment Plan (SHIP) outlines the council’s affordable housing priorities for 2026-2031 in support of the local housing stra

A French man who found a treasure trove of gold bars and coins when he dug up his garden to build a swimming pool may be forced to hand over the hoard to their heirs of its presumed original owner.

The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) is calling on the next Scottish Government to work with the UK Government to plan and implement a licensing scheme for building companies operating in the repair, maintenance and improvement sector.

Wills Bros Civil Engineering Ltd, the contractor responsible for the design and construction of the A9 Dualling: Tay Crossing to Ballinluig project, will hold several ‘Meet the Contractor’ events during November and December for local residents to learn about the major construction work

Scotland’s national hub programme is nearing a significant milestone in delivering new learning estate infrastructure, with almost £5 billion of projects completed, under construction or being developed. The five regional hub companies, collectively known as Hub Scotland, are also adding

The Hawick Flood Protection Scheme has been recognised for its environmental and sustainability achievements at the British Construction & Infrastructure Awards.

Following the recent recognition of project manager Jordan Hughes, winner of a prestigious NHBC Pride in the Job Quality Award, Cala Homes (West)’s Cornhill Village development in Hamilton welcomed Mark Griffin, MSP for Central Scotland. During his visit, Mr Griffin, who also serves as the Sco

Newport-on-Tay’s much-loved Christmas lights will once again illuminate the town this festive season thanks to a £3,000 donation from Persimmon Homes North Scotland. The funding, provided through the homebuilder’s Community Champions initiative, will help ensure the town’s da