From rising construction costs to global geopolitical risks, Scotland’s real estate market faces no shortage of challenges. But for Chris Dougray, head of development at CBRE Scotland, adversity also brings opportunity. Chris Dougray is both generous with his time and eclectic in his interests

During a visit to Aberdeen, James Butler from AtkinsRéalis catches up with Colin Cardwell to outline the encouraging future in store for the company in Scotland. You can’t be an effective leader from behind a computer screen. That’s one of the maxims that informs James Butler&rsqu

In a joint Construction Leaders interview with Colin Cardwell, Gareth Edwards and Andrew Rae explore how they’ve built a thriving construction and renewables business, their approach to navigating industry challenges, and their commitment to delivering social housing, commercial projects, and

Pend has completed a sensitive renovation and expansion of Whitberry, a Grade B listed Georgian farmhouse in East Lothian. Working alongside the clients-turned-project-managers, the Leith-based architects unified the home’s fragmented rear elevation and introduced light-touch interventions to

In the coastal town of Anstruther, a 1960s bungalow has been retrofitted to blend modern architecture with the tranquillity of its coastal surroundings. Using digital tools, Fife Architects capitalised on the available scenery while simultaneously designing a whole house renovation and extension, pr

Moxon Architects and IB Miebach have completed an innovative, sustainable timber and concrete composite bridge for the town of Baiersbronn in southern Germany. Baiersbronn Bridge strengthens connections within the town’s central area, while enhancing the landscape along the scenic Murg River.

This Earth Day, Organic Architects explores how distilleries can take practical steps toward a more sustainable future.

Liam McKay, a senior solicitor from Anderson Strathern's Contentious Construction team, provides a deep dive into a new ruling concerning the operation of time bar related to collateral warranties, and potential implications for buyers/tenants of commercial properties, and those involved in the cons

A bookkeeper has been jailed after stealing from her employers for a fifth time. Natalie Taylor, 42, was given a four and a half year sentence when she admitted embezzling £90,000 from a machinery supplies firm.

Matheson Lawson has added solicitor Donna Carson as director to spearhead its new commercial property department. The firm, established earlier this year by Maureen Matheson and Victoria Lawson, was launched with a focus on private client services and residential conveyancing. The expansion into com

Shoosmiths in Scotland has appointed Steven Stewart as partner within its growing real estate division. Mr Stewart is based in Shoosmiths’ Glasgow office, leading the Scottish planning and environmental practice for the firm.

New images of the centrepiece of Aberdeen’s beachfront regeneration project have been revealed showing the play area in its full glory – with a competition to come to give the area its official name.

Construction of the brand-new Currie Community High School in Edinburgh is now complete, and the school building has been handed over to the City of Edinburgh Council.

The final design of the refurbishment works at The Castlegate in Aberdeen is to include significant greening of the area, restoration of the Mercat Cross, and new outdoor seating for cafes. Aberdeen City Council’s Finance and Resources Committee approved the designs that will also include an e

A design proposal for a national memorial to Queen Elizabeth II by Foster + Partners has been selected from a shortlist of five concepts by acclaimed teams. Five finalist teams were asked to create a masterplan that would honour and celebrate Queen Elizabeth’s extraordinary life of service and

A bookkeeper has been jailed after stealing from her employers for a fifth time. Natalie Taylor, 42, was given a four and a half year sentence when she admitted embezzling £90,000 from a machinery supplies firm.

RJ McLeod (Contractors) Ltd has taken delivery of a new order for 16 machines from Develon, formerly Doosan Construction Equipment.

The Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has unveiled a brand-new highlight on the CPA calendar - the CPA Gala Dinner 2025 - a prestigious black-tie event set to take place in one of the UK’s most iconic venues. The CPA Gala Dinner is being hosted at the stunning St George’s Hall in

The Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has outlined a series of measures designed to support its members in their journey towards digital transformation. The plan follows a report, authored by vice president Gail McEwen, following her visit to Bauma 2025.

The controversial Carbuncle Awards have returned after a decade-long hiatus to hand this year's unwanted title of “most dismal town” – complete with the notorious Plook on the Plinth trophy – to Port Glasgow. Event organisers claimed that despite its “great bones,&rdquo

Residents of a Bavarian apartment block who called police over persistent late-night doorbell ringing were astonished to learn the cause was not pranksters – but rather a slug. The creature had been sliding across the metal bell plate, repeatedly setting off the buzzer and disturbing residents

Hong Kong actor Joel Chan was photographed having a meal at a roadside stall in Kuala Lumpur, with his rugged look leading some locals to mistake him for a construction worker.

Edinburgh's Radical Road is set to partially reopen for the first time in nearly a decade.