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An agreed definition of a Scottish equivalent of the Passivhaus standard which will become the minimum for all new housing in the country is to be the subject of consultation between the Scottish Government and the building industry, Patrick Harvie has confirmed. Last month, the

Activity in the Scotland construction sector continued to fall at the end of last year as financial constraints and a challenging economic environment continued to impact the industry, according to the latest RICS Construction Monitor for Q4 2022.

Taylor Wimpey West Scotland has teamed up with Baby Bank Scotland in a partnership that will see the housebuilder donate £25 for each new home sold and legally completed within the first phase of 163 new homes at its Oakwood Grove development in Hamilton. In total, a grand sum of £4,075

Work on the next phase of development at Levenmouth Business Park is now underway. This marks a significant milestone in Fife Council’s long-term commitment to the regeneration of mid-Fife and is a catalyst for future business investment and local job creation.

Persimmon has followed rival Barratt in announcing a reduction in new home completions after seeing demand drop off in the final part of 2022.

East Lothian Council has refused planning permission for almost 200 new homes in Tranent with councillors calling for more power to protect land set aside for business use.

Experts are warning people not to pour Irish cream liqueurs like Baileys and Ballycastle down the drain after Christmas to avoid nasty blockages. The whisky and cream drink is popular over the festive period but some are now turning away from it thanks to the alcohol-free dry January trend.

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Scottish builder James Walker (Leith) Ltd has reported a 73.2% rise in pre-tax profits to £29.6 million, for the year ended 31 March 2022, up from £17.1m from the previous year.

Barratt Developments said it has significantly reduced land approvals and paused the recruitment of new employees in response to current market conditions.

The Construction Industry Collective Voice (CICV) is undertaking a major new survey to establish an overview of payments and cashflow in the Scottish construction sector.

Construction firm CHAP Group has appointed Richard Stott to the role of civils director to help deliver its ambitious growth plans. CHAP was originally formed as a civil engineering company in 1976 but the successful expansion of its construction division in the ’80s and '90s somewhat overshad

Property advisory firm Lismore Real Estate Advisors has released its review of the Scottish investment market for the final quarter of 2022, along with predictions for 2023.

Estate agency firm Rettie & Co has appointed Sarah Curtis, formerly of Savills and Strutt & Parker, as director of new homes. This senior level appointment has been made to support their new homes sales and marketing team, who have been responsible for selling over £100 million of new

Engineering and construction firm Burns & McDonnell is expanding its construction presence in the UK through the creation of a dedicated Construction Group to serve the market. The expansion, which will result in the doubling of the size of the Construction Group in 2023, builds upon the ex