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Scottish housebuilder Mactaggart & Mickel Homes has continued its expansion into the English market by receiving planning permission for its second development south of the Border. Mactaggart & Mickel Homes England, part of the Mactaggart & Mickel Group, will deliver 38 new homes at East

HEEPS loan scheme now open for applications The Scottish Government’s Home Energy Efficiency Programme Scotland (HEEPS) loans scheme for Registered Social Landlords 2018/2019 is now open for applications.

A future of energy study by Arup has predicted that many people and businesses across the UK will be generating their own power by 2035. Endorsed by Energy UK, Energy systems: A view from 2035 sets out the energy solutions required to bring the UK on track to meet its 2050 climate change targets. It

M&G Real Estate has unveiled its plans for a new £100 million office development in the heart of Glasgow’s city centre. Now branded as The Grid, the Cooper Cromar-designed project at 33 Cadogan Street will provide 277,500 sq ft of Grade A space over 12 levels.

The owners of a Speyside whisky distillery who claimed that the development of a new wind farm in Banffshire was “unlawful” on the basis that the construction works did not begin within the five-year time limit imposed upon the developer have had their legal challenge dismissed. William Grant &a

Construction workloads in Scotland remained resilient despite bad weather in the first quarter of 2018 though labour shortages remain a concern for the sector, a new survey has found. The latest Construction and Infrastructure Market Survey by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) reveal

Patrick Seymour Civil engineering and infrastructure specialist Barhale has appointed Patrick Seymour as regional manager in its Scottish office in Glasgow.

A division of construction company CCG (Scotland) Ltd has reported a record year as the company completed over 1,800 jobs for clients across the country. With a workforce of over 120 operatives and supported by 21 apprentices, the Asset Management division offers a range of services, including heati

A historic disused building known locally as the ‘Egg Shed’ is to be transformed into a new heritage and community hub at the gateway to the Crinan Canal in Ardrishaig. The £1.5 million project led by Scottish Canals will create a bespoke interpretation centre telling the story of the Crinan Ca

A new £800 million residential project in Aberdeen is to become the first town development to sign up to the North East Scotland Biodiversity Partnership (NESBP). Stewart Milne Group, the developer behind the 3,000-home Countesswells development, has joined forces with NESBP on several wildlife pro

ScottishPower and The HALO Scotland have today announced a groundbreaking partnership that will see the energy giant established as the headline partner of the Kilmarnock urban regeneration initiative. The announcement heralds the launch of a £5 million, five-year programme by ScottishPower and The

Esh Construction has spoken of its pride after seeing its pioneering work on Stirling’s new building conservation centre shortlisted for a prestigious award from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). The Livingston-based construction company, part of Esh Group, completed the ambitio

Final designs for the road layout and kerb lines on Picardy Place have now been agreed by the City of Edinburgh Council following further discussions with cycling and pedestrian organisations and the local community. Construction work is expected to start in May to implement the finalised designs, d

The Scottish Government has launched a call for applications to its Community And Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES) with up to £5 million available. Administered and managed by Local Energy Scotland, CARES was established by the Scottish Government to encourage local and community ownership of renewa

Golfing professionals from Scotland’s Construction, Housing & Property sector will take part for their chance to be crowned national business golf champions 2018. It won’t be just the fairways and trees getting smashed as demolition and industrial dismantling specialists, Kinetic Demolition