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Plans to build 28 new homes have been rejected by East Ayrshire Council over fears that ancient trees would be destroyed. Helix Homes Ltd and their agents Stairhill Architecture Ltd previously submitted plans for a new 1.6-hectare development at woodland north of Nether Quadrant and Netherplace Quad

Glasgow City Council has rejected proposals for flats and commercial units at a Tollcross gap site. Cater Group Ltd previously submitted plans to develop a four-storey building at 1042 Tollcross Road.

Training bodies the Scottish Electrical Charitable Training Trust (SECTT) and Scottish Joint Industry Board (SJIB) have saluted Scotland’s employers after a record number of apprentices were welcomed into the electrical sector.

Chartered surveyor DM Hall is set to create a 'superhub' presence in south east Scotland with the merger of its Musselburgh satellite into the firm’s principal Edinburgh office. The new hub will be run by partners Jonathan Hunter and Andrew Milne.

Glasgow City Region has launched its landmark decade-long Climate Adaptation Strategy and Action Plan to help the area tackle the impact of climate change. The process has been led by Climate Ready Clyde; a cross-sector initiative funded by 15 member organisations, supported by the Scottish Governme

The keys to 12 new flats in Pitlochry from Caledonia Housing Association have now been given to tenants. The development at Elm Court, off Atholl Road, consists of two three-storey buildings that host a total of 12 two-bedroom flats for affordable rent. All 12 flats are now occupied.

A real estate listing on the shores of Lake Erie in Southwestern Ontario is drawing attention online for being apparently entirely underwater. The 7.7-hectare lot in a protected bay on the Canadian side of Lake Erie may look like a steal at $99,000, especially with the average home in Canada no

Scottish Water has selected seven firms to carry out works on its behalf as it prepares to deliver of one of Scotland’s biggest capital investment infrastructure programmes.

Proposals to create Scotland’s largest ‘net zero’ housing development in Edinburgh have been granted approval by city planners.

The recovery in UK construction output gained further momentum during June, according to the latest PMI data which saw overall activity expand at the fastest pace since June 1997.

Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has sued the owners of Morrison Construction over defects to the Cairngorm railway and breaches of contracts.

CALA Homes has bolstered its people team with five new recruits as it plans to make major strides in recruiting and nurturing early talent, employee wellbeing, and fostering a more inclusive culture. Jenyth Macdonald joins as early talent manager, a brand-new role which includes the development of p

Almost 500 new homes are set to be built on the site of the former Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre (AECC). The venue, which was rendered redundant once the P&J Live arena opened in 2019, has long been earmarked for redevelopment.

Procurement solutions provider Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) has expanded its Livingston-based team to increase the added value support provided to partners. (from left) Lynsay Logan, Daniella Bryans and Heather O’Donnell

The National Lottery Heritage Fund has announced a £1.9 million investment to help create a "world-class" attraction at the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland’s Highland Wildlife Park in the Cairngorms National Park.