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As Scotland prepares to introduce a new era of energy-efficient building legislation, Coldwells Build has introduced its first collection of prefabricated, Passivhaus-certified homes. Combining eco design with industry-leading construction standards, the company says ʻThe Coldwells Build Passivhaus

A planning application to build short-term let apartments on derelict land in Dunfermline city centre has been lodged with Fife Council.

Residents of a flats development in Kent have been left bemused after a new balcony was built around a lamppost. Construction began on the four-storey block of flats in Gillingham, in 2022 and developers have recently added balconies to the homes.

Scotland’s Build to Rent market is “stuck in the pipeline” with an estimated 14,000 new homes held up in the pre-planning or planning stage and at increased risk of not being delivered, property firm Rettie has revealed. In its latest report on the sector, Dr John Boyle, direc

Secure Trust Bank (STB) Real Estate Finance has provided Edmond de Rothschild Real Estate Investment Management (REIM) with a £13.7 million loan to regenerate Stead’s Place into a build-to-rent development in Edinburgh. Located near the foot of Leith Walk, Stead’s Place is a collec

A planning application has been formally submitted on behalf of West of Scotland Housing Association and Connect Modular for the construction of 33 new affordable homes on Allander Street in Cowlairs.

Northeast steel, sheet metal and cladding specialist KR Group is celebrating the successful recertification of its UKAS ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 standards, as well as EN 1090 and FASET accreditations. The achievement underlines the company’s unwavering commitment to the highest level of serv

Fibre cement and fibre gypsum building solutions firm James Hardie has recruited two new sales managers to enhance its operations and strengthen its footprint in Scotland. This strategic move demonstrates James Hardie's commitment to expanding its market presence and delivering exceptional service t

Arc-Tech (Scotland) has successfully delivered a £6 million Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) Services package for one of Edinburgh’s newest tourist destinations.

Veitchi Group has promoted two long-serving contributors to directorships within its Interiors and Preservation companies. David Smith has been appointed as operations director for Veitchi Interiors, the group’s specialist fit-out company. David joined Veitchi in 1999 as a joiner and has since

A new £400,000 project to improve the look and feel of Glasgow city centre was approved by a Glasgow City Council committee last week.

Lovell, in collaboration with Queensferry Community Council, recently organised a successful volunteering day to enhance the green spaces along South Queensferry High Street. 

Ore Valley Housing Association secured the prestigious National Gold Award at the recent International Green Apple Environment Awards 2024 in the ‘Property and Estate Management: Regeneration’ category. Held at Kensington Palace in London on November 18th, OVHA won top prize for its rede

Pupils at Clepington Primary School enjoyed a visit to a local Dundee development to learn more about the area and connect with the nation’s favourite furry friend, Paddington Bear.

A pioneering partnership between the University of Edinburgh, the University of Dundee and the Forth and Tay Offshore (FTO) Cluster has been boosted by a £2.5 million innovation funding award from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). The UK Government-backed body’s UKRI Engineering and Phy