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A new report produced by an influential think-tank has called for residents to be invited to help design new houses in their neighbourhoods in order to tackle ‘nimbyism’ and increase building rates.

Image: Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Kier Construction Scotland has defended its fire safety process at the blaze-stricken Mackintosh Building.

A planning appeal by a dairy firm to deliver 600 homes and infrastructure on land at Airthrey Kerse in Stirling has been dismissed by the Scottish Government. Graham’s The Family Dairy, in partnership with Mactaggart & Mickel Homes, first submitted the planning application for the development

A petition seeking judicial review of the Scottish Government’s purported ban on “fracking” has been refused, after a judge ruled that there was in fact “no prohibition” against the controversial process of oil and gas extraction in Scotland – despite ministerial statements to the contra

Housing minister Kevin Stewart has announced a multi-million pound investment in a mid-market rent scheme that will deliver 1000 new homes across Scotland. A loan of £47.5 million, which is one of the largest long-term loans provided to an affordable housing fund by the Scottish Government, will be

Jim Clark Room Works to redevelop and expand the Jim Clark Room in Duns will start this summer, with Hawick firm James Swinton & Co Ltd winning the contract for the works.

Plans for the new Linkwood Primary School in the south of Elgin have been approved by councillors after no objections were received to the proposals. The facility will have a floor space of around 3,780 square metres and accommodate up to 476 pupils, including ASN provision for up to 12 pupils. Spac

Work will soon begin on a new development that will completely transform Shotts, following planning approval from North Lanarkshire Council. Advance Construction Scotland, a Bellshill-based company that specialises in large-scale groundworks and civil engineering, submitted plans for up to 350 much-

Construction and haulage firm Maxi Caledonian has reported another “good” year of results despite margins being hit by “unavoidable cost increases”. Accounts for the year end to September 2017 revealed group turnover to be £74.21 million with profits settling at £1.59m.

Paul Chandler Wates has announced the appointment of Paul Chandler to the group Board with immediate effect.

Aberdeen-based development and investment firm West Coast Estates is preparing for a strong second half of the year with more than £10 million of development opportunities currently in the pipeline. The firm, which has a proven track record of managing the design, planning and build of commercial a

(from left) Site managers Garry Henderson, Stuart Gillespie and Martyn Anderson Housebuilder Mactaggart & Mickel Homes is celebrating after three of its site managers were honoured at the prestigious NHBC Pride in the Job Quality Awards, in recognition of their commitment in achieving the highes

Nicole Carlin Bricklaying is not a typical career aspiration for young girls growing up, and I was no different - I loved drama at school and thought perhaps I would try becoming an actress one day. But by the time I finished school I had lost the acting bug and wasn’t too sure what I wanted to do

Jeremy Smart, Scout Group chair, Andrew Grant, Scout Group leader, George Dow, contracts manager at Mactaggart & Mickel Homes, Stuart Grant, Cub Scout leader and Scout Group members Whitecraigs Scout Group receive expertise from Mactaggart & Mickel Homes