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Construction legal expert Chris Horsley provides an insight into the measures suggested by the Scottish Government which contracting authorities may take in order to try to mitigate the current market pressures on resources. The ongoing squeeze on construction material supplies has been he

The UK Government has announced a call for evidence for those working in architectural and built environment professions on the Review of Architects Regulation.

A green infrastructure plan has been considered by Glasgow City Council as part of plans to regenerate North Maryhill to create an attractive, green, climate change resilient and connected neighbourhood.

Highland Housing Alliance (HHA) has released progress images of its project to bring one of the oldest buildings in Inverness back into use.

The transformation of Inverness Castle into a tourism gateway for the Highlands made further progress this week with the submission for a planning application for new external lighting. Aiming to improve the visitor experience and safety, whilst illuminating the Highland capital’s archite

Significant reform is needed to the way land is brought forward for housing and development if Scotland is to build the houses it needs, according to the Scottish Land Commission. Publishing a review and recommendations to Scottish Ministers about land for housing – the culmination of two year

Around three million homes across the UK could be powered by low carbon hydrogen under new proposals launched by the UK Government. UK business and energy secretary Kwasi Kwarteng has set out plans to create a thriving low carbon hydrogen sector in the UK over the next decade and beyond. The UK

Kingussie-based flooring and interiors business, Toncam, is reinvesting thousands of pounds back into the business after claiming research and development (R&D) tax credits through R&D tax specialist Access2Funding. A number of projects within the business were identified as being eligible f

Electrical and mechanical contractor McKenna Group has reaffirmed its commitment to enabling the future of the industry with the appointment of a graduate quantity surveyor at its base in Dundee. Michael Crombie, 24, joined the business on a part-time basis earlier this year and went full time

Cultivate Aberdeen, a community initiative that provides Aberdonians with food-growing and sustainable education facilities, has received a £2,000 donation from the CALA Homes community bursary to help purchase vital tools and equipment for its St Fittick’s project in Torry. The St Fitti

Poland is to rebuild a famed pre-war palace in Warsaw that was destroyed by the Nazis. President Duda has signed an act to reconstruct the grand Saski Palace, or Saxon Palace, in central Warsaw that the Nazis blew up during the Second World War, The Times reports.

The Supplier Development Programme (SDP) has put out a call for local businesses in Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, Orkney Islands Council and Shetland Islands Council to attend a free webinar with the Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA). “The SPA is looking to create a framework that wor

Construction work began yesterday to create the world’s first rewilding centre at the 10,000-acre Dundreggan Estate in Glenmoriston, between Loch Ness and the Isle of Skye.

The developers of one of the UK’s largest community regeneration projects has made two senior appointments as it gears up for the final delivery of its masterplan. Winchburgh Developments Ltd, which is the lead organisation for the historic West Lothian mining village, has secured Paul Curran

Multi-disciplinary design, engineering and project delivery company BakerHicks has appointed Zac Meadows and Christopher Buck to senior roles to support the company’s continued growth in the life sciences and industry sector. Zac Meadows takes on the new role of operations manager for lif