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A late 19th century mill in the Borders has been earmarked for demolition to make way for a new housing and a light industrial site.

Work is now underway to create Cala Homes’ (West) newest development in the North Lanarkshire suburb of Stepps. Earls Rise is the latest development from the homebuilder where the construction team officially broke ground on 1st June.

New Tolsta - a traditional, early 20th century croft house in Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis – has been crowned the winner of 2022’s Scotland’s Home of the Year in the finale of the popular BBC Scotland series. Home to artist Tom Hickman, New Tolsta is a truly unique home filled wi

Octopus Energy and ilke Homes have entered into a world-first strategic partnership to roll out the UK’s first homes to guarantee residents zero energy bills. The tech firms are launching the partnership on a site in Essex where ilke Homes is delivering the UK’s largest zero-carbon housi

Kingdom Housing Association is celebrating winning three awards for the renovation of Hunter House in Kirkcaldy, a Category B listed building, at the 2022 Green Apple Environment Excellence Awards. The awards are an annual international campaign to recognise, reward and promote environmental best pr

MIXED USE and NON-RESIDENTIAL Applicant: Dundee City Council

Three planning applications relating to new homes and infrastructure at Blindwells were yesterday given the green light by East Lothian Council’s planning committee. An application detailing the road and footpath network, cycle path, landscaping and drainage infrastructure for Phase Two o

A restaurant in Arizona is gaining attention after its owners said guests could lick the walls while enjoying their food or a drink, as the walls are made of Himalayan rock salt.

Laing O’Rourke has appointed Rossella Nicolin as Head of Sustainability for its Europe Hub as it increases focus on the delivery of its ambitious targets. Currently structures technical director, Ms Nicolin will transition into her new position during the summer, further strengthening the sust

National rail contractor QTS Group hosted a special two-day event to bring together rail industry leaders and local schools to celebrate achievements and discuss the future of the industry.

The construction of a world-class research and teaching facility at Edinburgh BioQuarter has reached its highest point. Due to open in 2024, the new Usher building will accelerate data-driven innovation within the health and care sector.

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is to target construction sites across Great Britain as part of a month-long respiratory health initiative.

The Virgin Money Foundation has partnered with the HFD Charitable Foundation to support a Glasgow charity's employability programme with a £20,000 funding grant. FARE Scotland received the support through the two charities' Glasgow Community Anchors' Fund for its latest career development prog

Story Homes has invested in a series of technological improvements, both online and in its marketing suites.

Big Four accountancy firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has been fined £5 million in relation to its audits of Galliford Try and Kier Group. The company was fined a total of £8,850,000, adjusted to £4,998,500, by the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) - £3,038,750 and