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Multi-storey dwellings across Dundee could be set for £4.2 million of fire safety improvements designed to further enhance safety standards in the blocks. Councillors will be asked to approve the works which include the installation of new fire doors in communal areas and new door sets for ind

Taylor Wimpey East Scotland has submitted an Approval of Matters specified in Conditions (AMC) application to East Lothian Council for the provision of a further development of new homes on land at Futures Way in Wallyford, East Lothian.

Chiara Fingland and Clare O’Connell from Studio LBA in Edinburgh and Kinross and the Imagine If… research collective have been awarded the prestigious RSA Annual Exhibition Medal for Architecture for their work on the Home of 2030 project. Chiara and Clare worked with colleague Ellie Bu

Councillors in Edinburgh have approved a new four-year framework setting out the council’s ambitions to advance equality and promote diversity as the city rebuilds after the pandemic.

With the right policies, Scotland’s transition to a low-carbon economy could create up to 367,000 jobs, with up to 37,000 of those created over three years by building new social housing, according to a major new report into green jobs.

Fife Council has received plans for a major development in Kinghorn comprising of 140 new homes. Gladman Developments is seeking permission to build the homes at Mid Mire in Kinghorn, which it said could bring 294 new residents to the town.

Aberdeen City Council is investing in a £5.2 million project that will see low-carbon and energy-efficient technology installed in 100 council homes. Solar panels, heat pumps and battery storage systems will all be installed, with the aim of demonstrating how green innovations are a viable rou

Shettleston Housing Association has secured detailed planning consent to transform the site of the former St Mark’s primary school into a new, family-focused development.

Scottish Borders Housing Association (SBHA) has distributed 190 iPads and Chromebooks to tenants to help tackle digital exclusion and over the past year. The initiative, which was undertaken via the Connecting Scotland programme, aimed to provide tenants with the means to ge

Scottish factoring firm Newton Property Management has appointed a new business development manager. Sharon Alexander brings a wealth of experience to the Glasgow-headquartered business, having enjoyed long-term success in key account management positions with Rightmove, OnTheMarket, and The Herald

Link Group has negotiated a new £60 million ten-year term loan facility with Royal Bank of Scotland just before the financial year end. This new medium-term borrowing will help support the delivery of Link’s sizable development programme and takes it overall funding with Royal Bank to &p

Mast Architects has made a round of promotions within its architectural team Rachel Houghton, Morgan Stephen and Martin McFarlane have been promoted to the position of senior architect in recognition of their skills and contribution to the practice over recent years.

Plans to build 85 new houses on land near Pirnhall in Stirling, including 21 affordable homes, have been given the green light by Stirling Council. Members of the council’s planning and regulation panel approved an application by Bellway Homes for land between Croftside Farm and Hillhead Farm

A new online system for applying for council housing and accessing rent information in Aberdeenshire is now live. As well as allowing people to apply for council housing, the Housing Online portal also allows existing council tenants to check rent details, including viewing balances and charges and

Glasgow City Council planners are being asked to approve serviced apartments on the upper floors of a city centre building. The proposal by Delicata Associates is for 24 Drury Street, at Renfield Street, above entertainment premises.