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Moves are being made to make council housing in Edinburgh some of the most sustainable in the country as part of an ambitious £2.89 billion programme. A new report from the City of Edinburgh Council reveals the significant investment that has already been made by the local authority in im

Barratt Homes West Scotland has cited support for its proposed residential development at Monkton from a local MSP, the Ayrshire Chamber of Commerce and three leading housing associations as the planning application is prepared to go before South Ayrshire Council’s full council meeti

CALA Homes emerged as the big winner at the first digital Scottish Home Awards last week. The firm landed the biggest award of the night, Housebuilder of the Year (100+ units), while its East of Scotland division secured one of the most highly contested categories, Innovation in Design, for its

Two of Taylor Wimpey East Scotland’s site managers are celebrating having each won a prestigious Seal of Excellence at the Scottish regional NHBC Pride in the Job award ceremony. The awards were secured by Eddie McCann for his work at Taylor Wimpey’s Calderwood development in East Calder

Angus Council is to build around 20 new council houses in Edzell as part of its commitment to provide affordable homes for rent in rural communities as well as larger towns. Plans have been submitted for a development that would replace the council-owned retirement unit at Inglis Court.

Home improvements company CR Smith has resumed its apprenticeship programme following the introduction of COVID protocols and full risk assessment with partners Fife College to ensure a safe learning environment. Eight apprentice joiners are now back on course to complete their apprenticeships next

CALA Homes (West) has struck up a partnership with an expert gardening company to give buyers the chance to grow their own veg in their new homes. The housebuilder has joined forces with East Renfrewshire-based Goody Foody Gardens to give clients the opportunity to have their very own raised bed veg

Shanghai residents passing through the city's eastern Huangpu district last month might have stumbled upon the unusual sight of a five-story-building being "walked" to a new location. The 85-year-old primary school was lifted off the ground - in its entirety - and relocated using new technology dubb

More than 50 suppliers have won a place on a major new consultancy framework which aims to support the delivery of state-of-the-art new schools, early years centres, sports facilities and affordable homes across Edinburgh.

Cruden Group has welcomed a "robust" set of results in which it reported its 21st consecutive year of profit.

Historic buildings at a former Leith gasworks are set to be replaced with student accommodation, affordable homes and shared office space following the approval of a planning application this week.

The best of Scotland’s new build housing was celebrated as part of a digital broadcast with winners revealed in the country’s largest independent awards competition. The Scottish Home Awards, sponsored by property management firm Ross & Liddell, crowned 18 housebuilding com

Neil McKay highlights the importance of social housing and building communities as a key factor in helping Scotland recover from the COVID recession. A new report released by housing and social research charities demonstrates that not only could the construction of affordable and social housing help

Financial distress is increasing exponentially across Scotland’s economy with real estate, property services and construction businesses experiencing a substantial rise in the advanced signs of financial difficulties since the previous quarter. Red Flag Alert data from insolvency and

Rowan Timber Supplies has announced it will officially rebrand to Woodrow Timber & Supplies after 40 years of supplying central Scotland’s construction trade. The company said the new name pays tribute to Rowan Timber Supplies’ heritage, retaining the letters ROW and combining t