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The Scottish Government has approved plans for a new wind farm in East Ayrshire which developers promise will deliver a host of benefits to the community as well as generating clean, green electricity. Banks Renewables has been given the go-ahead for its Lethans Wind Farm, east of New Cumnock, after

Kingdom Housing Association has started work to convert its vacant office building at Natal Place in Cowdenbeath back to its original residential use. Natal Place, Cowdenbeath

East Ayrshire Council has launched a consultation on a new housing development proposed for Drongan. The proposed development would see 14 new homes, suitable for general and community care needs, being built on Mill O’Shield Road and Hannahston Avenue, land that had previously been cleared by

Morgan Sindall Construction has been accredited as a Living Wage Employer, a commitment that guarantees its staff will earn a wage that meets the costs and pressures of everyday life.

Throughout history, pandemics have changed our approach to the built environment. Abigail Brownlow explains how Wemyss Properties has responded to new demands from today's homebuyers. The news that the iconic Changing Rooms is making a return to our screens after a 16-year break follows a resurgence

Galashiels-based timber harvesting contractor Dick Brothers Forestry has secured £300,000 in asset financing from HSBC UK to purchase the UK’s first, and the world’s fastest, timber forwarder.

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has published a new six-month action plan which includes a focus on the green recovery, contributing to the economic recovery of communities, seeking opportunities to widen participation and reduce inequalities, and enhancing digital engagement.

Noting the increased demand for a manageable home working environment, Fergus Adams offers top tips for creating the perfect home office. As we gaze into the mists of the crystal ball to see what the New Normal will look like this week, one aspect of the post-COVID future is becoming increasingly cl

A shed manufacturer in the East End of Glasgow has come to the rescue of a nursery and a local charity with out-of-the-blue donations which will allow them to keep helping families and vulnerable children. Shedman, owned by family business Spectrum Properties, stepped in when the storage facility at

The Planning and Environmental Appeals Division (DPEA) of the Scottish Government has conducted its first ever virtual planning inquiry in Scotland. The appeal, heard between 13 and 16 October 2020, was in respect of an objection by the planning authority, Argyll and Bute Council, against the develo

Plans for a residential restoration of Custom House in Dundee have been approved by the local authority.

Sibbald Training has offered its congratulations to its founder David Sibbald after he was named on the Queen's Birthday honours list.

A new pedestrian footbridge in Glasgow that will form a critical link between Sandyhills Park and nearby residential properties has been delivered thanks to the Glasgow City Region City Deal.

A new video has been released to give an update on the Trams to Newhaven project.

The best site managers in the Scottish house building industry have gathered to celebrate their achievements at NHBC’s Pride in the Job 2020 Awards virtual ceremony.