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The construction industry will require the equivalent of 22,500 new roles to be created by 2028 to ensure the Scottish Government’s commitment to achieving Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045 is on track, according to a new report by the Construction Industry Training Board (CI

Plans to deliver 100,000 affordable homes over the next decade are set out today in a document that outlines Scotland’s first long-term housing strategy.

Glasgow construction firm City Building has appointed a new executive director to drive forward the organisation as it seeks to take a growing share of the renewables sector. Alan Burns, formerly depute director, replaces Dr Graham Paterson, who has retired from the business, along with Sharon McGra

Plans by two Glasgow housing associations to deliver a new social housing development in one of the West End’s most desirable neighbourhoods have been granted planning approval. The new development will complement the existing historic buildings in Burnbank Gardens

Dundee-based manufacturer, stockist and supplier of ground screws RADIX is unveiling its expansion and move into new 3,000 square foot premises in the city, accommodating dedicated office space for its growing team. Whether a holiday park or a housing development, foundations present

Scottish Renewables has announced the appointment of Adam Morrison as its new chair. Adam Morrison, project director for Moray West Offshore Wind Farm at Ocean Winds, has been elected by the organisation's board and will serve as Chair for a three-year term.

Work to lay new subsea cables to supply superfast broadband to 15 of Scotland’s most remote communities will begin this Spring.

A joint venture of Fusion Assets and J. Smart & Co. is to begin construction work on an extension to the Gartcosh Industrial Park in North Lanarkshire.

People and organisations living, based or with an interest in the Gilshochill area of North Maryhill are being given the chance to help shape future plans for the area.

The Scottish Government has launched a consultation relating to proposals for regulations on the content, preparation, submission and registration of Local Place Plans (LPP's). The right for community bodies to prepare their own LPPs is a new opportunity being added into Scotland's planning system.&

Independent homebuilder Dundas Estates has pledged to continue to offer the Help to Buy scheme in Scotland on all of its developments on properties up to £200,000.

Glasgow-based construction and manufacturing business CCG (Scotland) Ltd has confirmed an annual apprentice intake in 2021.    Applications for this year’s intake were launched during Scottish Apprenticeship Week with up to twelve places being made available for young people fro

Scottish Borders Council has launched its budget plans for 2021/22, with a continued commitment to protecting and investing in frontline services. Over £74 million for roads and transport infrastructure in the ten-year Capital Plan, a further £44m in the five-year revenue plan and £

Four projects in the Highlands and Islands will share a £2.6 million European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) award to promote the outstanding scenery, wildlife and culture of the Highlands and Islands. The funding has been awarded through the Natural Cultural and Heritage Fund, led by Nature

The transformation of Inverness Castle will see the historic ‘rose window’, saved from a former Methodist church in the city, being incorporated into interior design for the building. The ‘rose window’ in its home in the now-demolished former church on Inglis Street (Image cr