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 comprehensive renovation and integration of two former flats into a single family home in the Trinity suburb of Edinburgh for long-term clients and collaborators, Dixie and Ralf, owners of independent multi-brand design store, Catalog Interiors in Stockbridge.

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

A Perth sheriff has ordered a man who drove through a motorway barrier to pay just over £8,000 after finding that the majority of the costs claimed by the highways contractor responsible for carrying out emergency repairs to the site were reasonable. Bear Scotland Ltd, which was responsible fo

Eleni Diamantopoulou and Calum Raine from Womble Bond Dickinson delve into Scotland's ambitious plans to enhance energy performance standards in housebuilding, aiming to create a more sustainable and environmentally friendly 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

Hundreds of Scottish construction professionals arrived in Glasgow this morning as the Scottish Construction Summit got underway.

Clare Wade is the owner of professional lighting design company Cat Lighting based in Fife. Cat Lighting is one of over 120 exhibitors at The Scottish Homebuilding & Renovating Show at the Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston 4 – 5 October 2025, where she will present a masterclass on getting

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.

Glasgow-based plant machinery specialist Scot JCB (Holdings) has reported a near 30% fall in pre-tax profits to £3.64 million for the year ending 31 December 2024.

Blackwood Plant Hire has added 51 JCB machines to its fleet in a move that highlights the company’s continued growth and its long-standing relationship with Scot JCB.

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.

Pavements across the UK are baring all this October as a bold new campaign takes breast health to the streets — quite literally.

Persimmon Homes North Scotland has welcomed Jamie Hudson as its newest customer care coordinator – just months after he first became a Persimmon customer. The 28-year-old from Perthshire bought his first home with Persimmon in March 2025 and quickly developed a passion for the company and its

A dedicated collector in Northern California has acquired a cherished piece of retail history – the Costco sign advertising the retailer's famous $1.50 (c. £1.12) hot dog and soda combination.

Once rulers of Scotland’s western seaboard, the Lords of the Isles commanded a kingdom that rivalled the Scottish crown. Now, new archaeological research has revealed their seat of power at Loch Finlaggan on Islay was far more impressive than previously believed. A new book, The Archaeology of