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Regeneration specialist Summix Capital has submitted a planning application to deliver a mixed-use development on a brownfield site at Central Quay, Glasgow.

A business case aimed at securing investment from the Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal for new business infrastructure in Coldstream has been approved by Scottish Borders Council and the Borderlands Partnership. Councillors last month approved the full business case for a project to deliver three m

A proposed East Lothian underpass intended to be used exclusively by chickens is facing opposition from local residents who say there is no evidence they will use it.

International property and construction consultancy Gleeds has announced that the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has validated its net-zero science-based target by 2040, making Gleeds one of the first property and construction consultancies with net-zero targets grounded in climate science.

Multi-storey buildings are assembled over cautiously to withstand wind strengths, researchers have found.

Mental health and culture change within the built environment sector will take centre stage as UK Construction Week — the UK's largest built environment event — convenes in Birmingham next week.

SELECT managing director Alan Wilson has told thousands of radio listeners across the UK that proper training and apprenticeships are essential to protect the safety of consumers and others in the construction industry. Speaking on the popular Building Ideas Show with Mark Millar on Fix Radio, the M

After five years of dedicated leadership of the Heat Pump Association (HPA), Phil Hurley has stepped down from his role as chair. Mr Hurley has been instrumental in the successful growth of the HPA’s membership and influence, helping to secure the HPA as a trusted voice, and critical friend, t

A strategy to drive Scotland’s fair and just transition away from fossil fuels will be published by next summer, the Scottish Government has revealed. Energy minister Gillian Martin announced the timeline as the consultation responses to the draft Energy Strategy and Just Transition Plan, and

Barratt Developments welcomed local MSP Colin Beattie to its Pentland View development in Midlothian to celebrate its site manager's Pride in the Job Quality Award win. Shaun Quinn, site manager at Pentland View, received the Pride in the Job Quality Award, known as the “Oscars of the housebui

The Drax Foundation, which is the corporate foundation of the renewable energy company Drax Group, has announced a new grant of £150,000 for Energy Sparks, an energy education charity that works with schools. The new funding will enable Bath-based Energy Sparks to ensure that up to 240 schools

A renewable energy programme which aims to reduce domestic bills in council homes across North Lanarkshire is continuing to make progress.

Dandara East Scotland has donated £1,000 to support a vital hub for the local community in Dunblane. The money will be used to buy new sports equipment for the Dunblane Centre, which has a popular coffee bar and offers a range of activities including badminton, Pilates classes and toddler grou

Scottish Borders Council has approved the next steps required to progress with plans for the development of a care village for the central Borders to be located in Tweedbank. The approval was given at a meeting of the council on 28 September when members were provided with a detailed update on the p

Worried owners and managers of public buildings are being offered expert support to navigate the hazardous concrete crisis which has disrupted schools across the UK.