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The preferred bidder to build a state-of-the-art resource for processing household rubbish has been announced by Zero Waste: Edinburgh and Midlothian.

Alex Neil The Scottish Government is investing £25 million next year in charitable bonds that could lead to up to 450 affordable homes being built, social justice secretary Alex Neil confirmed today.

A man with an interest in a property which was found to be in a “state of disrepair” has failed in an appeal against the decision to grant a compulsory purchase order (CPO) over the house. Judges in the Court of Session Inner House were not persuaded that there was any force in any of the compla

Marshall Construction lends a hand in the Legacy

The overall pace of construction growth moderated for the second month running to its least marked since October 2013, data from Markit/CIPS published today reveals. However, the figures failed to dampen soaring subcontractor rates and demand for skilled staff.

Plans for a new £100m energy research centre have been announced by the University of Aberdeen. The 19,000m2 purpose-built Energy Building will contain world class, sustainable facilities to build on the University’s and Aberdeen’s reputation for ground-breaking research and innovation, and cre

Sarah Speirs Tackling poor maintenance in traditional buildings could significantly reduce fuel poverty, experts are to advise the Scottish Government today.

Dundee has become the first UNESCO City of Design in the UK, a prestigious award that recognises the huge contribution the city has made to design worldwide.

Plans by the Unite Group to build student flats on the site of a derelict school in Aberdeen have been approved.

Custom House, Greenock Inverclyde secures £1m regeneration funding

The old Dumbarton Burgh Hall - the new council office design will retain this listed façade A new office building for West Dunbartonshire Council has moved a step closer after Keppie was appointed to design to building on behalf of hub West Scotland.

Kier Group has made a statement confirming it has held preliminary discussions regarding the possible acquisition of infrastructure builder Mouchel. Sources mention that the going price for Mouchel could be £400 million, although others say it could be as high as high as £500m.

McLaughlin & Harvey and Barr Construction are coming together under a single trading brand. Scottish-based Barr Construction is being brought under the McLaughlin & Harvey banner to form one UK-wide operator with a combined turnover in excess of £400 million and real potential to create new

Sarah Speirs RICS Scotland director Sarah Speirs has welcomed the Heads of Agreements outlined by the Smith Commission for providing “clarity, reassurance and direction” for the Scottish Government following the outcome of the referendum.

A £177 million incinerator is to be built in East Lothian after the project was given final approval.