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The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) has announced the eleven winners of the 2025 RIAS Awards. This year’s cohort represents one of the most diverse line-ups ever recognised, encompassing everything from private homes and civic spaces to heritage restorations and pioneering
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Chartered surveyor DM Hall has appointed Darroch Robertson, a qualified surveyor with over twenty years’ professional experience in senior roles, as a director in its Inverurie office. Formerly a partner for over ten years with another nationwide firm of chartered surveyors, Darroch graduated
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The Association for Project Safety (APS) has appointed Sofie Hooper as deputy CEO. She joins APS from her role as head of policy and research at the 11,500-strong global membership body the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM).
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Mac Mic Group has made two senior promotions within its leadership team including the appointment of Brian Dick as managing director. Having joined the company in 2012 as a management accountant, Brian has played an instrumental role in its expansion over the past 13 years. After moving into the Inv
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Commercial property consultant FG Burnett has announced the return of Dave MacLeod to the company in the role of director. A familiar face to many, Dave rejoins FG Burnett following a distinguished 19-year tenure with the firm that concluded in April 2018. During his previous time at FG Burnett, Dav
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Architecture practice Holmes Miller has promoted Joanne Hemmings to the role of project director. This well-deserved promotion recognises Joanne’s outstanding contribution to both project delivery and the wider practice. Her commitment to design quality and project excellence is evident i
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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
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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
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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
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Still trading and independent after more than 80 years in business, Cruden Group has bucked a trend for many SMEs. Fraser Lynes, managing director of Cruden Homes, speaks to Colin Cardwell about how the company is still adapting to meet today's challenges. Recent months have been both busy and encou
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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.
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This Earth Day, Organic Architects explores how distilleries can take practical steps toward a more sustainable future.
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Pend has transformed a tired terraced house in Clermiston, nestled in the quiet suburbs of Edinburgh, to create a light-filled, dynamic home for a young family to grow into over time.
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A C-listed lodge in Markinch has received a harmonious extension blending new modern living spaces with its original historic charm.
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An Aberdeen man who sought judicial review of his local authority’s plans to redevelop part of a recreational park near his home as part of a sustainable energy strategy has had a reclaiming motion against the refusal of the petition refused by the Inner House of the Court of Session.
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The growing popularity of self-builds and owner-managed conversions and renovations, perhaps fuelled by the popularity of Grand Designs and other such programmes, puts an additional potential responsibility on conveyancers when acting for purchasers of such properties and this is becoming a growing
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Law firm DWF has appointed Laura McCorquodale as a dispute resolution partner within its Edinburgh Infrastructure, Construction and Engineering team. Joining from Harper Macleod LLP, where she led the construction disputes team for the past five years, Laura brings experience in complex and high-val
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Law firm Shoosmiths has appointed two principal associates and two associates to its real estate practice in Scotland. Ben Harper-Phillips has joined as a principal associate, having recently relocated to Scotland from Australia. An experienced real estate solicitor, who has been recognised in Best
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The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) has announced the eleven winners of the 2025 RIAS Awards. This year’s cohort represents one of the most diverse line-ups ever recognised, encompassing everything from private homes and civic spaces to heritage restorations and pioneering
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A bold new £500 million vision to strengthen a major Scottish location for innovation, High Value Manufacturing, business space and green growth in Glasgow will be unveiled today with plans for business space, hotels and hundreds of homes delivering a coherent and cohesive proposition to &lsq
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Further details about Center Parcs' plans for the proposed holiday village in the Scottish Borders were revealed at a public consultation event yesterday at Selkirk Rugby Club.
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Fleming Homes, the award-winning self-build specialists who design and manufacture bespoke timber frame houses in Scotland for supply across the UK, is sponsoring The Scottish Homebuilding & Renovating Show, at the SEC, Glasgow on 10 – 11 May 2025.
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French company Hiboo, which works in data and decarbonsation management for industrial fleets, has signed two collaborations with Blackwood Plant Hire in the UK and DRON Location in France. Hiboo announced a major expansion of its customer portfolio during Bauma, the world's 34th leading trade fair
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Gail McEwen has begun her tenure as vice president of the Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA). The first female ever to take on this position, it is a significant milestone in the Association’s 75-year history. As she embarks on this new chapter, Gail’s goals whilst in office extend
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The Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has announced the promotions of three members of the CPA team. Peter Brown has been promoted to technical and development director, Chris Cassley has been made policy director and Katie Kelleher is now technical publications and careers manager.
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Recently elected Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) president David Jarvie has set out the main priorities for his two-year tenure. Addressing skills shortages is front and centre of his ambitions, as he urged that "attracting new talent into the industry is critical for our future".
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Discount giant Pepco is actively exploring the sale of its struggling Poundland retail chain for "effectively a pound" due to the substantial costs associated with its turnaround under new ownership, with an exit anticipated before the end of its financial year in September 2025.
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A construction worker got an unexpected surprise when he spotted a small, furry creature nestled in a corner of the site.
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Taylor Wimpey East Scotland is to sponsor 10 beehives in partnership with Kin Bees, a Dunfermline-based beekeeping enterprise.
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A striking Jacobean-style mansion in Anglesey, north Wales, is up for auction with a guide price of just £288,000—but prospective buyers won’t be able to set foot inside before placing a bid.
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A judge has criticised two neighbours for spending hundreds of thousands of pounds in a legal dispute over "a tap and a pipe that doesn't matter".
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