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There is wide acceptance of the benefits of adopting circular economy business models with Scotland's construction sector but the majority of companies do not have an implementation policy in place, according to a new survey released by Insight Futures and Shaw Contract.

A UK Government scheme to heat millions of homes in the UK using hydrogen boilers could increase carbon emissions and speed up global warming, according to a new academic study by Cornell University. MPs are rushing to secure a key part of the country’s net-zero carbon strategy after the findi

Living by Robertson has launched a new app to give home buyers live progress updates about their new property from reservation to handover and to provide a new way to access instant support while purchasers are settling into their new home.

The Construction Industry Coronavirus Forum (CICV Forum) has issued another in its series of engaging advice videos, reminding workers how to keep themselves and others safe as the COVID-19 restrictions are relaxed.

After winning a silver medal for Team GB at Rio in 2016, Edinburgh-based para-swimmer Scott Quin hopes to double his medal tally this summer in Tokyo. Scott has been sponsored by national rail contractor, QTS Group, throughout the last five years in his preparation for the Tokyo games.

Barratt Homes is offering buyers at its Riverside Quarter, Westburn Gardens and Whiteland Coast developments in Aberdeen an additional 5% towards their deposit with selected apartments and homes, helping movers to secure their dream property while reducing the cost of borrowing. Interested buyers ca

The National Trust has gone to significant lengths to keep the bat residents of a historic manor house in Norfolk happy during a £6 million re-roofing project.

Glasgow City Council has approved plans by The R&A to redevelop the existing public golf course at Lethamhill to create a brand new community golf facility.

Flamingo Land has submitted a Proposal of Application (PAN) notice for its new revised plans to build a £40 million tourist destination in Balloch and appointed a dedicated community engagement lead to help smooth the process. The theme park operator returned to its proposed development&n

A hotel that went into administration in 2019 has been sold to a developer with plans to bring new life back to its halls by converting the property into student accommodation.

A major extension and redesign are in the pipeline for the former Scottish Widows Investment Partnership headquarters in Edinburgh after the building was purchased in a £22 million deal.

Proposals to radically upgrade facilities at Dunbar Golf Club have taken a step forward after terms were agreed with CALA Homes (East) and a detailed planning application was submitted.

Electrical and central heating firm Saltire Facilities Management has appointed two new directors to the board as it puts an ambitious growth strategy in place. Joining finance director David Weston on the board are Alan Murray, installations director, and Natalie Milne, service delivery director. W

The JR Group has welcomed Eddie Matheson to the team after he joined JR Construction as an estimating manager. Eddie has a demonstrated history of working in the construction industry, bringing with him over 25 years’ experience in the sector.

Architectural practice Elder & Cannon has drawn up proposals for a mixed-use development comprising 14 flats and a retail unit for a currently vacant site in Castlemilk.