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Midlothian-based contractor Lime Electrical has re-branded as Lime and has appointed David Houston as joint managing director, together with a six strong team of M&E professionals, to launch the company’s new mechanical division and develop it as an all-encompassing M&E contractor. The

Aberdeen Science Centre has partnered with Robert Gordon University (RGU) to redesign its outdoor space and turn it into sustainable, interactive community science garden.The STEM visitor attraction has invited The Scott Sutherland School of Architecture and Built Environment to help revamp its gar

House prices in Scotland rose by 4.5% in the 12 months to April 2024, reaching an average of £190,000, according to the Registers of Scotland.

Fotheringham Homes have been crowned Scotland’s Small House Builder of the Year at the 17th Annual Scottish Home Awards, with three award wins. The Scottish Home Awards, sponsored by Ross and Liddell, aims to shine a spotlight on the nation’s top house builders.

Scottish Government plans to address cuts to affordable rented housing through private investment are in danger of destabilising Scotland’s social housing, the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) has warned. During her opening speech at SFHA’s annual conference in Glasgow,

Which? has called for reforms to energy performance certificates (EPCs) after an investigation which it says reveals they can be riddled with inaccuracies and unhelpful advice. A dozen Which? members and homeowners across England, Wales and Scotland booked EPC assessments on their behalf during Febr

Advance Construction (Scotland) Ltd has made an equity investment in Northern Piling Ltd (NPL), a Scottish specialist piling contractor.

Spectrum Properties intends to submit plans seeking to knock down a derelict Calton property currently used as a community arts venue and to build flats in its place.

Plans for a mix of private and affordable homes in Turriff submitted by Springfield Properties, have been approved by Aberdeenshire Council.

Springfield Partnerships, the affordable housing arm of the Springfield Group, has agreed a contract worth £8.2 million with Grampian Housing Association for the delivery of 42 affordable homes in Moray.

Work has started on a £7.7 million project to deliver a range of affordable homes forming a key portion of a popular East Lothian development.

Regeneration specialist Summix Capital has been given the green light to deliver a low-carbon mixed-use development at Central Quay in Glasgow.

Robertson Construction Central East has successfully delivered the £12 million 4D Cellular Medicine Building that will support cancer and health research for the University of Edinburgh.

Plans for the first phase of a £1.3 billion sustainable new coastal town at Granton Waterfront in Edinburgh have now been submitted for planning following extensive consultation.

Glasgow-based building contractor Eycon has appointed two new directors. Colin Young, who joined the firm in February 2022 as contracts manager, steps up to become construction director, while Iain Buchanan has been promoted to commercial director after 18 months with the firm.