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Fife Council has approved its Strategic Housing Investment Plan (SHIP) 2026–2031, setting out its ambition to tackle housing need and deliver high-quality, energy-efficient homes across the Kingdom. The five-year plan is updated annually and submitted to the Scottish Government, outlining prio

A multi-million-pound project that is part of an Isle of Cumbrae flood protection scheme is expected to start at the end of January.

Local communities are being encouraged to take part in early engagement on a potential Masterplan Consent Area (MCA) at Essich Road, Inverness, as the Highland Council continues its work to speed up the delivery of much‑needed homes and infrastructure across the region.

Housebuilder Cruden has submitted a planning application for a new residential development at Kirkton North, Livingston. 

New technology has been deployed to help enforce a Chinese smoking ban by taking away the privacy of toilet users when smoke is detected. Two shopping centres in the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen have installed new glass toilet cubicle doors, which are designed to turn from opaque to transparent

Robertson Facilities Management (RFM) has secured a two-year contract to deliver grounds maintenance and winter gritting services for ScotRail following a competitive tender process.  This award marks the first time RFM has worked with ScotRail, the national passenger rail operator in Scotland.

Dalux’s Scottish operation is playing a vital role in the company’s rapid ascent to become Europe’s largest provider of BIM (Building Information Modelling) software — a milestone highlighted by the recent industry recognition of Dalux’s SiteWalk feature as a key driver

A major £6.5 million expansion has been announced for Dumfries House, creating a new state‑of‑the‑art events venue designed to reflect King Charles III’s long‑standing commitment to heritage, sustainability and traditional craft. The development, named The King’s Hall, will

CIBSE has launched its refreshed brand identity, marking a significant moment in its 129-year history and signalling a new era for how the institution presents itself to the world.

The Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has launched its search for this year’s most promising apprentices and trainees in the construction plant industry. Entries are now open for the CPA Stars of the Future Awards 2026, and nominating has never been easier. Nominations can be made onli

National mental health charity Change Mental Health has announced a partnership with renewable energy company Drax to embed mental health learning into the workplace while building resilience of workers in rural locations across Scotland.

Duck Bay Hotel and Restaurant has unveiled ambitious proposals to create a world‑class marina and yacht haven on the banks of Loch Lomond as part of a major new phase in its long‑term development strategy.

A man-made mountain of more than 2,500 tonnes of crushed demolition material has been transported across Edinburgh as part of an innovative scheme to provide a long-term solution for people facing homelessness. The mammoth operation saw almost 100 truckloads of inert building rubble recycled from a

The Scottish Government has today published the fourth iteration of the National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4) delivery programme.

A long‑disused garage on Dundee’s Broughty Ferry Road could soon be replaced by a trio of contemporary homes, with new plans submitted by Block Nine Architects for the constrained site.