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The Scottish Government is to introduce legislation that will ensure developers provide electric vehicle (EV) charge points in the construction of new residential and non-residential buildings. Published as part of a summary of responses to the consultation titled ‘Scottish Building Regulation

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Work to deliver new apartments for Eildon Housing Association at the historic site of the former High School in Kelso has been gathering pace thanks to local contractor M&J Ballantyne. Newly named Poynder Apartments following discussion with Kelso Community Council, the development will offer a

A London property fetched a whooping £37.5 million becoming the most expensive UK property sale in Q2 2022. Located at 15 Phillimore Gardens in Kensington, the two-bed house went on sale in May. The semi-detached property was valued at £1.7m in 2002 but has massively increased in value,

The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has announced the finalists for its prestigious annual awards. In total, more than 70 construction managers and organisations have been shortlisted for 14 awards including Rising Star, Team of the Year and the coveted Construction Manager of the Year.

An application process has opened for developers with proposals for the leasing of seabed for offshore renewables to reduce North Sea emissions and boost innovation. Crown Estate Scotland has opened the Innovation and Targeted Oil and Gas (INTOG) offshore wind leasing process. A two-week regist

Proposals for another ‘net zero’ housing development that forms part of the City of Edinburgh Council’s £1.3 billion Granton Waterfront regeneration project have been granted approval by city planners. The major milestone follows the start of construction work at the £7

The Wee House Company, Connect Modular Ltd and Hope South West recently teamed up to complete an 8-mile sponsored walk to raise funds for local charity Ayrshire Cancer Support. The event took place on Friday 5th August, with the companies closing their respective businesses for the day to enable all

SMEs working across the construction and built environment sector in the Highlands and Islands are being invited to get to grips with cutting-edge manufacturing technology that could help to boost efficiencies and reduce their carbon footprint, as part of free-to-attend workshops taking place next w

Shepherd Chartered Surveyors and Hardies Construction Services have accelerated their efforts to reduce their carbon footprint by committing to invest £1 million in a new fleet of electric vehicles and office charging infrastructure in 2022. The firms have just taken delivery of 10 new electri

The green sedum roof at The Cairn Distillery near Grantown on Spey is proving to be a haven for bees. Since its installation in April this year, the roof has thrived and is now carpeted with wildflowers. And as a result, it has attracted thousands of bees, according to the Ecological Clerk of Works

Architects at Holmes Miller said they are "delighted" to have gained planning permission for Blairgowrie Recreation Centre, Scotland’s first Passivhaus swimming pool and leisure centre. The development was granted planning approval by Perth & Kinross Council yesterday.

Aberdeenshire-based timber manufacturer Kirkwood Timber Frame has secured £12 million worth of new business in its first year of trading. Initially launched after a £2m investment from its sister company Kirkwood Homes, the company has attained projects ranging from social and private ho

Scotland-based integrated forestry business BSW Group has acquired a stake in Bradford-based shed manufacturer Power Sheds, which since launching in 2019 has grown turnover to over £15 million becoming a strong player in the sector. Founded in 1848 in Berwickshire, BSW was acquired by glo

A former care home will be turned into 11 new residential properties after plans for a change of use at the site were approved by South Ayrshire Council. Rozelle Holm Farm in Alloway will be transformed into a mix of two, three and four-bedroom homes, while the original cottages will be retained.