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New regulations that provide for the preparation, submission and registration of Local Place Plans (LPPs) have been laid in the Scottish Parliament. The Scottish Government said the Town and Country Planning (Local Place Plans) (Scotland) Regulations 2021 are an important part of the legal

Work to create a walking, wheeling and cycling route linking the west and east of Edinburgh will begin in January following the appointment of Balfour Beatty to deliver the project.

Interserve Group has sold its global equipment services business RMD Kwikform (RMDK) to the Altrad Group to concentrate on its rebranded Tilbury Douglas construction business. The sale is part of the planned restructuring of the group, which has also seen the sale of businesses including I

The Scottish Government has set out the actions it will take in the buildings sector to deliver on climate change commitments, support economic opportunities, and ensure a just transition, including helping address fuel poverty.

The first projects to benefit from a Scottish Government programme driving investment in low carbon infrastructure have been announced.

Plans have been unveiled for a new £3.5 million visitor centre with panoramic views of Dunnottar Castle near Stonehaven.

A groundbreaking film that explores the construction industry’s response to the Grenfell Tower disaster has been produced by a cladding firm with strong roots in Scotland. Made to encourage more open debate within the industry, the 20-minute documentary features Cumbernauld-based MSP Facades,

The Health and Safety Executive outlines its approach to preventing unnecessary deaths caused by exposure to dust on construction sites.

East Lothian Council’s Planning Committee has approved plans for a crematorium at Old Craighall.

Infrastructure services and engineering company Amey has appointed James Holmes to take responsibility for its rail infrastructure operations. As the new rail sector director, Mr Holmes will be an integral part of the Transport Infrastructure Executive Team. With a clear strategic focus for the

Taylor Wimpey East Scotland has submitted an application for Planning Permission in Principle to Angus Council for the provision of up to 50 new homes through the development of land at Victoria Street, Monifieth.

Arc-Tech MU has commenced the installation of multi-utilities at a major regeneration scheme in Granton.

Scotland faces difficult decisions if the nation is to achieve its target of installing 8GW of onshore wind by 2030, according to a renewables lawyer. Fraser Gillies, managing partner at Scottish law firm, Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP (WJM), believes a raft of new projects will need consent

A fast-growing property franchise business is planning further expansion after completing £200 million of property deals in its first four years. Sourced helps franchisees to start and build their own property business, identify and fund potential projects or alternatively, to sell them on to

Aberdeenshire Council has granted full planning permission for five new houses including an affordable unit on the site of a former bar in Stonehaven. The buildings at Lairhillock Inn in Netherley will be demolished to make way for the homes.