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Marking a pivotal move for the UK’s low carbon heating industry, members of the Heat Pump Association (HPA), Ground Source Heat Pump Association (GSHPA), and Heat Pump Federation (HPF) have officially committed to merge into a single, unified Heat Pump Trade Body; Heat Pump Association UK (HP

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has awarded Birse Community Trust grant funding to conserve and reopen The Souter’s Shop in Birse, a purpose-built shoemaker’s shop left largely untouched for over half a century and the only surviving example of its kind.

Plans have been submitted to build 32 affordable housing units in Arbroath.

A planning application has been submitted to bring one of Glasgow’s most recognisable East End landmarks back into use.

OakNorth Bank has provided a £17 million loan to support the next phase of development at Ury Estate in Aberdeenshire. The funding will deliver 18 homes at Jack Nicklaus Village and a further 71 much-needed family homes at Glen Ury View, marking a major step in the transformation of the histor

Almost all homes fitted with insulation under a flagship UK Government energy efficiency scheme will require repair work to correct major issues that will cause problems such as damp and mould due to poor-quality installations, weak government oversight and inadequate audit and monitoring, the publi

Kate Forbes MSP will undertake a visit to Toronto and Nova Scotia focused on getting more investment into Scotland.  The Deputy First Minister will engage with institutional investors – such as banks and asset managers - to discuss opportunities in sectors including renewables and clean e

Lloyds has appointed Tony Hable as its new head of infrastructure & project finance. Tony will lead Lloyds’ Infrastructure & Project Finance business and report to James Ranger, managing director & head of debt solutions. Under Tony’s leadership, the business will focus on pr

The recent passing of the Housing (Scotland) Bill could be a "watershed moment" for Scotland's build to rent (BTR) market, although the sector’s recovery will be far from automatic, according to a new report. With the bill now having cleared Stage 3, Scarlett said the path is increasingly clea

EDF power solutions UK is partnering with a workplace skills provider to address worker shortages in the renewable energy industry to aid Scotland’s net zero transition. The partnership will see employees from EDF power solutions UK volunteer in classrooms across Scotland as part of the Poweri

An initiative focused on empowering and supporting women in the construction industry is helping when it comes to stress and mental health.

Specialist property and private client law firm Matheson Lawson has made a new appointment to its property team. Rebecca Quinn will work across both residential and commercial property matters, supporting a diverse client base of homeowners, developers, investors and businesses.

A talented young electrician has been rewarded for his outstanding commitment and skill after being crowned Scottish Joint Industry Board (SJIB) Apprentice of the Year 2025. Callan White, from Livingston, took home this year’s top title, which is presented in conjunction with Edmundson Electri

Scottish Borders Housing Association (SBHA) has appointed David Chalmers as its new director of development. Set to take on the role in early January 2026, David joins SBHA at an exciting time in the organisation’s journey, with a new-build programme now firmly established and ambitious plans

Caledonia Housing Association is pressing ahead with a major programme of housing investment that will deliver over 180 new, affordable, mixed-tenure homes across the country over the next 18 months. The programme will boost Scotland’s supply of high-quality, energy-efficient homes and directl