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Local leaders met at the Queens Quay Energy Centre in Clydebank to launch a £25 million fund for projects that support and accelerate the transition from fossil fuel heating to low-carbon alternative heating systems.   Focused specifically on the river corridor as part of a £40 mill

Manor Estates Housing Association has taken possession of 10 three-bedroom family homes at Queensferry Heights.

The £68.6 million Whitesands Project in Dumfries, combining major flood defences with significant public realm improvements, is set to start in Spring next year after receiving approval by Dumfries and Galloway Council.

North Lanarkshire Council leader Jim Logue and chief executive Des Murray visited Persimmon Homes West Scotland’s Royale Meadows development in Muirhead this week to see the latest progress on one of the area’s largest new housing projects. They were welcomed by Persimmon managing direct

Nearly 200 primary school pupils across Scotland have swapped their textbooks for tinsel in a unique festive challenge to transform construction hard hats into Christmas-themed creations. Pupils from P3 to P6 classes in Elgin, Aberdeen, St Andrews, Edinburgh, West Lothian, North Lanarkshire and West

SSEN Transmission has received planning consent for a Cambushinnie 400kV substation in Perthshire.

Dundee City Council’s new £100 million Drumgeith Community Campus and Greenfield Academy, delivered by Robertson Construction Tayside, has been officially opened by First Minister of Scotland, John Swinney MSP. Drumgeith Community Campus is designed to serve the local community, offering

Ryden has delivered one of its strongest years to date, completing more than 3.2 million sq ft of industrial transactions and £373 million of investment deals across Scotland. The property firm said the results reflect the resilience of the market and its strengthened capability following its

Construction and engineering courses on offer in East Lothian are leading to jobs for young people and supporting local businesses. Based in Wallyford Learning Campus, the Construction Skills Centre was established by East Lothian Council to meet growing demand from the industry for skilled workers

Balnaan Bridge in Badenoch and Strathspey will be closed to traffic from Monday 15 December following a structural review. Located on the C1119, Balnaan Bridge carries the road across the River Dulnain and has been found to have a number of critical structural elements in poor condition.

The family of an asbestos illness victim have succeeded in a Supreme Court case against Scottish Power for damages. Robert Crozier died of mesothelioma in 2018. In the appeal, the court was asked to decide whether his immediate family members could claim damages from his former employer, Scottish Po

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has launched a consultation on how to adapt and manage Scotland’s historic sites amid concerns that some of the most significant heritage properties are being affected by climate change. Changing weather patterns, including increased rainfall and temperature

Four years after its launch, the Scottish Futures Trust has announced a review of the Scottish Government's Net Zero Public Sector Buildings Standard and is inviting stakeholders across the public sector and construction industry to provide feedback that will shape its future development.

The JR Group has begun construction on a sheltered housing complex on Bank Street in Alexandria, which will deliver 22 one-bedroom flats on behalf of West Dunbartonshire Council. Representatives from The JR Group joined housing and communities convener Councillor Gurpreet Singh Johal and council off

Osprey Housing is investing in a new-build project that will further expand the social landlord’s reach across Moray as part of their strategic growth through development. The 12 homes within the Firth Rise development in Hopeman will offer quality accommodation to families, couples, and indiv