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Apprentices, employers and the wider construction industry are set to benefit from a new partnership between CITB and Skills Development Scotland (SDS). The partnership comes as new figures demonstrate the success of the Apprentice Employment Grant (AEG), which has helped to recruit almost 500 appre

Investment in Scottish commercial property increased by more than one-third (35%) compared to the same period last year during the first six months of 2021 as the market continued its recovery from the pandemic, according to analysis from Knight Frank. The independent commercial property consultancy

Plans to build up to 300 new homes and shops in the West Lothian village of Stoneyburn have been submitted by Pegasus Consultancy. The plans have been submitted on behalf of an as of yet unknown developer, seeking to build the residential development with a community centre and shops in the village.

Housing developer Cullross and Port of Leith Housing Association have lodged plans with the City of Edinburgh Council to build 11 apartments at Telford Drive, Edinburgh. If approved, the flats will be built on the site of a disused convenience store, Urban Realm reports.

Edinburgh-based developer Hunter Street Properties Ltd has submitted plans to convert the former Kitty’s nightclub in Kirkcaldy into 19 flats. The grade B listed building in Hunter Street was home to the nightclub until it closed its doors in 2019.

Stockport-based developer EPD Homes has submitted plans to convert Kirkcaldy’s historic former Nairn Mill building into flats. A planning application to build 39 flats, a gym and commercial units at the three-storey landmark building has been submitted to Fife Council.

The finalists in Scotland’s national competition which recognises excellence in the Scottish housing sector have been announced as plans for the return of the popular live awards event are also revealed. The Scottish Home Awards have named the developments, homes and organisations which have m

Panelling firm Ceiling2Floor has opened its 12th Scottish branch in Dundee. The new location, which includes a purpose-built showroom for its decorative PVC panelling, vinyl flooring and accessories, is based in the Dryburgh Industrial Esate.

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Over a thousand computers used to mine cryptocurrency have been crushed by police using a steamroller.

A section of Scotland's busiest road will close in both directions next week as the main span of the new cyclist, pedestrian and wheeler bridge over the M8 connecting Sighthill and the nearby city centre will be installed overnight.

Latest annual planning performance statistics for 2020/21 showing a 17-week increase in the average decision time for major housing development to 54 weeks are unacceptable, according to home building body Homes for Scotland (HFS). The figure represents more than a 40% rise on the previous year and

Morgan Sindall said today it anticipates that its full year results for 2021 will be "significantly ahead" of its previous expectations after a strong period of trading. Since its last trading update on 22 April 2021, the firm said trading has been "strong" and the positive momentum across the

One of Scotland’s oldest glazing businesses is looking to capitalise on the strongest order pipeline in its 146-year history by investing in the talent of the future. Mitchell Glass, which is located on Currie Road in Galashiels, is expecting 20% growth over the next twelve months as it attemp

In a move away from its traditional commercial office sector projects, fit-out and refurbishment specialist GHI Contracts has been appointed to work in partnership with Blackwood Homes for the remodelling of MacLehose Court in Greenock. GHI will assist Blackwood in providing 22 one and two-bedroom h