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The body representing town planners in Scotland has called on the Scottish Government to provide more support for communities and planning authorities to allow local people to shape how their places develop.  In responding to the consultation on draft proposals for the framework of regulations

Glasgow planners are to consider plans for a development of four houses on vacant land in Dennistoun. Lodged by DTA Architects on behalf of Balmoral Developments, the application proposes the development of two semi-detached two and a half storey dwelling houses on a site formerly kno

Four charities that support young people from disadvantaged backgrounds are to receive a £10,000 cash boost each thanks to real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield. MCR Pathways, ThinkForward, resurgo and IntoUniversity will benefit from the money raised by the agency’s first ev

Edinburgh-based property development and investment company Buccleuch Property has announced Borders Children’s Charity as its fundraising partner for the 2021 Buccleuch Property Challenge.

BNP Paribas, one of the world’s largest banking groups, has agreed a deal to move its Glasgow operations to HFD Group’s 177 Bothwell Street.

Pupils at Kinmylies Primary School posted a message to the future after placing a time capsule in Inverness West Link’s new Torvean (Swing) Bridge. Kinmylies pupils Meghan Blain (11) and Sean Paterson (11) were assisted by Steve Scott of contractors, RJ McLeod, and Highland Council senior engi

Aberdeen City Council has agreed to continue to press ahead with building a new primary school at Countesswells while legal remedy could be sought over non-payment of developer obligations for the project. Councillors agreed a motion that instructs officers to seek a final resolution with 

A new fly-through video has been released giving the first look at how Paisley’s A-listed Town Hall will look after a £22 million transformation into a landmark entertainment venue for the west of Scotland. The Victorian-era town hall – part of the legacy of Paisley’s proud p

A financial plan which will invest £54 million of capital investment in schools and a further £10m across a range of projects in phase 2 of the investment strategy for health and prosperity has been agreed by Highland Council. The detailed designs and costings for the five schools i

CITB has appointed Jackie Ducker as the organisation’s new customer and product director, replacing the outgoing Braden Connolly. Jackie, who steps into her new role on July 5, has a strong track record in the construction and services sectors and has held a range of business improvement,

Hostwave Ltd, a lighting manufacturer based in Bellshill, is embarking on growth plans following an increase in business this year. The firm specialises in emergency lighting products, working with hospitals, universities, offices and warehouses providing innovative lighting solutions.

Crosbie Homes, the new build housing arm of Morris & Spottiswood, has delivered high-quality social housing in Oxton and Pathhead after entering into its first new-build contracts with both Scottish Borders Housing Association (SBHA) and Midlothian Council.

Fife Council has approved proposals in principle to bring forward a detailed programme to build 1,200 more council houses between 2022 and 2024.

Nine new Renewable & Energy Efficiency Training Centres were officially launched yesterday by Michael Matheson, cabinet secretary for net zero, energy and transport, thanks to support from ESP and funding by SP Energy Networks’ £20 million Green Economy Fund.

Network Rail has completed a £2.2 million platform upgrade at Garrowhill station in Glasgow’s East End.