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CHAP Group has been appointed to carry out several major projects after securing contracts worth in excess of £11.5 million.

The Scottish Government has published a consultation paper on proposed changes to pre-application consultation requirements in planning.

The Construction Industry Coronavirus Forum (CICV Forum) has launched a colourful new social media campaign reminding the public to let construction workers do their jobs safely as Scotland strives to rebuild the sector.

A new web-based tool, commissioned by the Scottish Government, will allow care homes to monitor coronavirus (COVID-19) trends and identify risks quicker. The Turas Care Management tool will launch today and will allow all private and public sector care homes across the country to record in one

Residents of Wanlockhead in Dumfries and Galloway, which is Scotland's highest village, have voted in favour of plans for a community buyout of 4,000 acres of land in the area. The ground surrounding Wanlockhead is currently owned by the Buccleuch group.

The world’s last Blockbuster shop has been transformed into a 90s themed Airbnb. The store in Bend, Orgeon, will be listed for three one-night stays in September and includes an unlimited movie marathon.

Charities have welcomed First Minister Nicola Sturgeon’s confirmation that the Scottish Government is looking at extending emergency restrictions on evictions due to the impact of coronavirus until March 2021.

Landlords should not be penalised for submitting Annual Assurance Statements to the Scottish Housing Regulator beyond the current deadline due to extraordinary circumstances brought on by coronavirus, according to CIH Scotland. In its response to the Regulator’s consultation on proposals to ad

Plans for 36 flats for social rent have been drawn up for the site of a landmark B-listed former church in Glasgow.

The Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) has criticised the “inequities” in the Scottish Government’s support provided to private landlords over renters, and called for it to do more to redesign Scotland’s private rental sector. The organisation has written to housing minist

From Monday, Cloch Housing Association's phone lines will be fully open during normal working hours and its staff will be immediately available and ready to help with any enquiries.

Argyll Community Housing Association (ACHA) has presented quaichs to a number of frontline staff in recognition of vital services delivered during the coronavirus pandemic.  During lockdown, ACHA staff continued to carry out emergency repairs and essential health and safety servicing. In additi

Two new protocols published by the Scottish Land Commission aim to help give communities a greater stake in how land is owned and used in Scotland.

The Scottish housing market saw a rebound in interest and activity during July but surveyors remain cautious about the months ahead due to the uncertain economic outlook. 

The Scottish Government has announced that it will be investing £60 million in a Youth Guarantee to give all young people access to work, training or education. An implementation plan for Scotland’s Youth Guarantee is currently being developed. Funding will come from the additional &poun