The Asbestos Removal Contractors Association (ARCA) has appointed Steve Watts as its new chairman.

Plans to create a so-called eco-village in London have been unveiled.

RIAS, the architects' body for Scotland, has arranged a competition on behalf of McLaughlin Construction, the site owner, and Irvine Bay Urban Regeneration Company for a prominent waterside site.

The £90 million Elgin flood alleviation scheme has been given the green light by Moray Council.

The Environment Agency (EA) today launched a new online tool to help construction companies plan carbon-wise projects and reduce their carbon footprints.

Sir Michael Bichard was today appointed as the new Chair of the Design Council. Sir Michael succeeds Sir George Cox and will take up his post in January 2008.

The South East England Development Agency (SEEDA) is to seek expressions of interest from developers and investors for the development of its seven acre Elwick Road site in Ashford town centre.