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The need for more young people to join the electrical industry in Scotland has never been greater – and those who do so will have an “opportunity for life”, according to SELECT managing director Alan Wilson. Speaking in a new video interview, the head of the trade body for the

An innovative housing project in Renfrewshire will help to tackle climate change and could slash annual heating bills to £150. Renfrewshire Council’s housing investment team has been given the green light to deliver a £4.5 million retrofit of 75 terraced council houses.

The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) has today launched a new corporate strategy putting climate action at the heart of all its activities over the next ten years. For the first time, all members, stakeholders and the public have been consulted to establish a clear direction that meets the needs

Legislation to establish a Scottish National Investment Bank has been passed unanimously by the Scottish Parliament. The new institution will direct investments that deliver economic, environmental and social returns, and help Scotland’s journey towards net-zero carbon emissions. It will aim t

Kirkwood Homes’ plan to increase the size of its Linlathen Village development in Broughty Ferry has been knocked back by councillors. The developer had planned to deliver an additional 100 homes at the site to the north of the A92 – also known as Balgillo Heights.

Hillcrest welcomed housing minister Kevin Stewart MSP to officially open a new £7 million development in Edmonstone, Edinburgh of 47 affordable homes innovatively built into a historic wall.

A high school in Edinburgh has been presented with the original 1930s school bell discovered in the property restoration of its previous home in Viewforth. During the sensitive refurbishment of the former Boroughmuir High School building, the CALA Homes (East) construction team rescued the artefact

In preparations to host the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, a deal has been signed for the construction and operation of 16 floating hotels on the shores of Qetaifan Island North to provide accommodation for fans.

The University of Glasgow has approved plans to create a unique hub for its Postgraduate Taught (PGT) student community and house the Adam Smith Business School.

A proposal of application notice has been submitted to Perth & Kinross Council for a new development which would expand the boundaries of Perth west of the A9 at the Broxden roundabout.

CALA Homes (East) is to present its residential proposals on land made available following the completion of the Queensferry Crossing.

Work is set to get underway over the coming months to transform the former Anniesland Jobcentre site into 48 flats, all for private sale.

Apex Property Factor has been removed from the official register of property factors for failing to meet minimum standards of practice. The company was removed under section 8 of the Property Factors (Scotland) Act 2011 on 10 April 2019 after it was deemed by the Scottish Government to no longer mee

Keppie Design has been appointed as architect and lead consultant on a new food and drink development hub in north east Scotland.

Sanctuary is to present its plans for the continued regeneration of Paisley’s West End. The housing provider is looking to build around 22 units for social rent on the Sutherland Street site. The mix will include 2-bedroom flats and 2 & 3-bedroom houses.