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Derelict brownfield land in Leith is set to be transformed into two new housing developments thanks to Barratt Homes. The housebuilder has started construction of 212 homes on Baltic Street and plans for a 115 home development on South Fort Street are well underway. Named Merchant Quay and Heron Ban

Construction contractor Multiplex has today launched its new environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy for embedding environmental and social considerations across all its projects and operations, and driving greater and impactful change throughout its significant supply chain.

Work has started on a new complex care housing development facility in West Lothian. West Lothian Council's project at Cawburn Road, Pumpherston is expected to open in November 2022. Construction work is being undertaken by Cruden Building East, part of the Cruden Group, on behalf of the council.

Inspectors from the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) will be targeting construction firms across Scotland to check that their health standards are up to scratch during a month-long inspection initiative. Starting on October 4, the inspections will focus on respiratory risks and occupational

Global infrastructure consulting firm AECOM has become the latest occupier to take space at HFD Group’s flagship 177 Bothwell Street in Glasgow. The firm has secured around 20,000 sq. ft. on the office development’s second floor. AECOM has the option to take more space as it continues to

The installation of the wind turbines at Kincardine, the world’s largest floating wind farm, is now complete, marking the start of the long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) between Statkraft and Kincardine Offshore Windfarm Ltd (KOWL).

Prestwick Spaceport has secured a launch partner for its spaceport development in a landmark deal that will boost Scotland’s space industry ambitions and create an important strategic asset for the UK. Mick O’Connor, programme director, Prestwick Spaceport; Kevin Seymour, CEO, Astraius;

Building and construction firm The JR Group has unveiled a new 'look and feel' website which it said reflects the company’s continued growth and vision for the future. The new site, which launched this week, boasts a brand-new design and improved features which allows visitors to browse T

Perth & Kinross Council has released a new guidance document to help those proposing new houses or larger developments to ensure wildlife and habitats are protected and enhanced. Planning for Nature: Development Management and Wildlife Guide helps guide applicants through the different steps in

East Lothian-based Carberry Cabins, a specialist joinery business, has received a pandemic lockdown lift with diversification into staycation cabins which have attracted strong interest from estate owners, farmers and caravan park operators. Carberry Cabins management team Derek Brodie, Ferrier Slig

A council meeting took a nasty turn when a local resident threw a chair and roared "I hope al-Qaeda bombs the f***ing ugly thing" in objection to a new housing scheme in her neighbourhood. Cecilia Adie flew into a fit of rage after Camden councillors gave planning permission to four new three-storey

Knight Property Group has secured full planning consent from North Lanarkshire Council to develop a brand new £50 million logistics park at Bellshill Industrial Estate, on the site of the former Devro manufacturing facility.

West Dunbartonshire Council is to begin looking at potential development opportunities for the Artizan Shopping Centre in Dumbarton after agreeing to purchase the site.

A developer has appealed the decision by Glasgow City Council to reject plans to transform the city's landmark Lyceum Cinema into a cinema, concert hall and restaurant. Building owner Versatyle Ltd’s application last year for the vacant B-listed Art Deco building included a first-floor ci

Blair Nimmo and Alistair McAlinden of Interpath Advisory have been appointed joint administrators of Edinburgh-based Future Renewables Eco PLC with effect from September 17. FRE owns and operates ten wind turbines across nine sites in Scotland, England and Northern Ireland.