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Affordable homes at Parkgrove Terrace in Clermiston Planning and design consultancy Barton Willmore has submitted the next two planning applications for the City of Edinburgh Council’s Small Sites Affordable Housing Programme.

Plans have been submitted to transform a derelict petrol station site between Aberdeen and Stonehaven into a garden centre, restaurant and shop. Drumoak-based developer McDonald Properties wants to build on the old filling station off the A90 at Hillside, near Portlethen.

2016 award winner Johnstone Town Hall A four month search to find the most innovative projects in the built environment throughout Scotland is now on following the launch of the RICS Awards 2017.

CMS' recycling centre at Castlecary The environmental credentials CMS Window Systems have once again been recognised with the company named a finalist in the 2016 Scottish Business Awards.

Mark Savage with Anne Galbraith of SECTT Electrical engineering apprentice wins national title

A cheeky Manchester United fan pulled off a cracking prank ahead of their clash with Liverpool, by leaving some Red Devils memorabilia on the Anfield roof. The Metro reports that the 42-year-old supporter, who wished to remain anonymous, worked as a builder on the site as Liverpool renovated the Mai

The Scottish construction sector is experiencing post-EU referendum stagnation as financial constraints and lack of investment continue to weigh on growth, according to a new survey. Results of the latest Construction Market Survey, published today by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RI

Clark Contracts' fit-out of the new Glasgow office of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants Construction, refurbishment and maintenance contractor Clark Contracts has won £25 million of new orders in the last six months.

Public infrastructure programmes undertaken by the Scottish Futures Trust (SFT) have delivered economic benefits worth billions of pounds, according to its annual report. Results of the 7th annual review into the public infrastructure investment body’s performance across six key areas of public in

Paul Chandler Wates Group has appointed Paul Chandler as group managing director of its construction group.

Paul Simpson Foundation contractor Aarsleff Ground Engineering has announced the appointment of Paul Simpson as business stream manager for the northern region and Scotland.

Energy demand in new homes could be halved if more focus is put on the shape and form of housing being built, the latest report from the NHBC Foundation has found. The current Building Regulations methodology used to demonstrate energy/carbon compliance does not give credit for the energy efficiency

A partnership which aims to attract investment into Scotland’s seven cities has showcased its new Private Rented Sector Prospectus to UK property developers during the MIPIM UK property trade show in London. The Scottish Cities Alliance said the prospectus highlights the market opportunity for the

David Philp, chair of the SFT Scottish BIM Delivery Group and UK BIM Task Group, with Bill Robertson, executive chairman of Robertson Robertson Group has received accreditation on the UK government BIM Level 2 certification scheme ahead of schedule.

(from left) Darren Ross, director, Xcite Media; Isla Stewart, business development manager, Xcite Media; Jonathan Hazley, general manager, Team Challenge National recognition for north east trade awards ceremony