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Barratt Homes' renovation of a historic chimney in Aberdeen, once owned by the world’s largest maker of paper bags, has been crowned Construction Project of the Year at this year’s Trades Awards.

Ladybank-based Quale Homes Ltd has initiated the planning application process for new homes on a large site near Glenrothes. The housebuilder has submitted a proposal of application notice to Fife Council in respect of the site south of Laurence Park in Kinglassie, around two miles southwest of Glen

Construction and regeneration group Morgan Sindall Group plc will this week launch a technology platform that uses machine learning to provide social housing landlords and tenants with real-time, actionable insights to help them ensure their properties are healthy, legally compliant and more energy-

The Tomintoul and Glenlivet Development Trust (TGDT) has secured £507,000 from Social Investment Scotland (SIS) to help build affordable housing on the site of the former Tomintoul Secondary School. In December 2020, the trust completed a deal to buy the school, however, it has now received a

Mears has celebrated the achievement of its facilities general manager Alex Ballintine after he won the 2021 IWFM Award for Newcomer of the Year. The award recognises exceptional new talent in the profession, identifying individuals who have made a significant impact on the provision of the workplac

Aberdeenshire Cricket Club has launched a women and girls team called Northern Lights with the help of a three-year sponsorship deal from CALA Homes (North). The support from CALA Homes (North) has aided the club, which is based on Morningside Road in Aberdeen, to take this significant step forward

Bellway Homes Ltd (Scotland East) has given a £150 funding boost to Livingston-based Kick Mental Health.

A pair of stone statues used as garden ornaments in Suffolk have sold for more than £195,000 after being identified as genuine Egyptian relics.

A parking space located opposite Harrods has gone up for sale for £250,000. However, the underground car parking spot is too small to accommodate the large cars favoured by customers who are able to afford to park in Knightsbridge.

Construction contractor Multiplex has adopted a new flexible working programme as part of its efforts to attract and retain more women and reduce its gender pay gap.

Ron Fraser has been appointed as the new chair of Construction Scotland Industry Leadership Group (CSILG) from November. Mr Fraser has extensive experience in the UK’s construction sector, having worked in the industry for over 40 years. A chartered civil engineer, he has acted as designer, co

Cruden Homes has submitted plans to build 52 new affordable flats in Livingston on the site of the former St Columba’s Church in Craigshill. If permission is granted, once completed, the one and two-bedroom homes will be given to a housing association.

Wellhouse Housing Association announced has announced that a window replacement programme worth almost £250,000 is now being carried out by Sidey Solutions Ltd.

Companies bidding to win Scottish Government contracts will have to pay the real Living Wage. This will ensure public sector contracts tackle in work poverty and promote fair work practices across the public, private and third sector where there is a risk of low pay.

The City of Edinburgh Council is reminding all city landlords and homeowners that every home in Scotland must comply with new fire safety legislation which will come into force early next year. By February 2022, all Scottish homes will need to be fitted with interlinked smoke and heat alarms that ta