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A new data dashboard tool has been launched today that aims to provide invaluable information designed to help the construction sector in Scotland. Industry collaboration body the Scottish Construction Leadership Forum (CLF) said the tool, which holds a vast amount of data on key subjects such as ec

FORE Partnership's ‘Cadworks’ office building in Glasgow has achieved a ‘Platinum’ WiredScore award, which recognises excellence in digital connectivity. WiredScore’s mission is to make the world's buildings smarter and better connected, enabling a more collaborative, i

Taylor Wimpey West Scotland went back to school to give Primary 4-7 children of Mossneuk Primary in East Kilbride some reminders about health and safety. As construction of new homes at Taylor Wimpey West Scotland’s development of new homes at Amble Court, off Jackton Road, Jacktonhall in East

Jennifer Campbell, head of rural agency at DM Hall and a property professional with over 20 years’ experience, has shown it’s never too late to secure high-end professional qualifications by this month securing full membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). Accep

Housebuilder Mactaggart & Mickel has donated £1,000 from its Building Communities Fund to The McCarthy School of Dance in order to help local families participate in UK-wide competitive dance. Founded by sisters Claire & Jenny McCarthy, the dance school holds classes in Clarkston and G

The importance of ongoing collaboration between Scotland’s home building sector and the Scottish Government was the focus of attention at the Homes for Scotland (HFS) Annual Lunch & Awards last Friday (20 May). At what is a critical time for the sector and Scotland generally, that was the

A hydrogen-power 25kW energy generator is being trialled by hydrogen start-up company Hydrologiq at the ACHES (Aberdeen City Hydrogen Energy Storage) site, in partnership with Aberdeen City Council and Norco Energy.

North Lanarkshire Council's newly appointed council leader Jordan Linden has marked the progress being made at the state-of-the-art Newmains and St Brigid’s community hub.

Vicaima is pleased to have been chosen to supply the latest on-trend interior doors to specialist residential developer Bellway Homes for an urban apartment project in the heart of Glasgow. Working in conjunction with partners Rowan Manufacturing, Vicaima’s Visual Sensations Cross Directional

Nine local projects aimed at improving communities and places across Aberdeenshire are to share around £1.9 million in new funding to help improve local facilities and town centres and to support regeneration activity. This funding is coming from the second-year allocation of the Scottish Gove

Commercial fit-out and renewables specialist McGill has appointed Louise Gibson as its new head of finance. Ms Gibson brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the group as it prepares for a full pipeline of work into 2023 and beyond. She has amassed years of experience in accountancy, mos

North Ayrshire Council has approved plans to convert a former mental health drop-in centre in Stevenston into flats.

Property factoring business James Gibb has acquired the residential factoring division of Dundee-based J Reavley Factoring Limited. The acquisition will increase the number of properties currently under management at James Gibb by 1,400 units, taking the number to well over 52,000 units.

Forth Ports has submitted a Proposal of Application Notice (PAN) to the City of Edinburgh Council for a mixed-use development on a 10-acre waterfront site at Leith. Named Harbour 31, the development has the aspiration to create a vibrant new neighbourhood for Leith including 700-800 residential

The Scottish Government has published responses to its consultation on the draft National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4).