The contractor’s retrofit of Scotland’s National Retrofit Centre for BE-ST has been shortlisted for ‘Net Zero Development of the Year’. This landmark project represents the first phase of retrofit and refurbishment works across BE-ST’s Innovation Campus, aiming to decarbonise the site to meet the International EnerPHit standard and Scotland’s Net Zero Public Sector Building targets. The project was delivered in collaboration with John Gilbert Architects, Brown + Wallace, Luths Services, and Narro Associates.

Clark Contracts’ design and build of The Pepper Mill in Edinburgh for Danehurst Developments has been named a finalist in the ‘Student Accommodation of the Year’ category. The purpose-built facility on Dunedin Street provides 155 student beds alongside a reception, lounge, games room, communal kitchen, gym, library, and group study spaces. The project team included ISA Architecture & Design, F3 Building Surveyors, Rybka, and Fairhurst.

The main contractor also has two projects shortlisted for the ‘Renovation Project of the Year’ Award. The first is The Briggait Clydeside Market Halls delivered for Wasps Trust. Clark Contracts completed the refurbishment and conservation of the Category A listed building, to transform the building into a culture and creative industries hub that reconnects the building with the River Clyde. This project was delivered alongside Collective Architecture, Doig & Smith, Brown + Wallace and Narro Associates.

The contractor’s refurbishment of the Category B-listed Edinburgh Filmhouse is also shortlisted in this category. The works included the upgrading of the cinema screens with new seating, enhanced accessibility and better sightlines in all three screens with the creation of a fourth screen. The project was delivered with Atkins Realis, Unick Consulting, Wilden Building Services, G&W Contracting, and DCF Design.

Gordon Cunningham, managing director, said: “We’re proud to see four of our projects recognised at the Scottish Property Awards. This recognition demonstrates our ability to deliver a diverse range of high-quality projects from pioneering net zero innovation to conserving historic landmarks, across the industry.”

Double recognition for Mosaic

Mosaic Architecture + Design, one of Scotland’s most experienced practices, has been shortlisted as a finalist in two categories at the prestigious event.

The practice has been shortlisted in the Build to Rent Development of the Year for its work on Dalian House, Glasgow and for Renovation Project of the Year for its work on the Teacher Building, also in Glasgow.

Stephen Mallon, director of Mosaic, said: “We’re delighted with this recognition of the work undertaken on two prominent landmark projects in Glasgow, both fine examples of how giving buildings a new lease of life, activity and sustainable future is as important as any new build design.”

Neil Haining, director of Mosaic, added: “These award shortlistings give much deserved recognition for our hardworking and talented team of architects and interior designers working on a range of landmark projects throughout the UK for clients across a wide sector of the property industry, including commercial, hotel and leisure, retail, education, community, industrial, residential and private clients.”

This summer, Mosaic completed the redevelopment of the former Dalian House for Maven/ Calmont into an exciting development providing 92 Build To Rent (BTR) residential flats and associated landscaping and shared amenity spaces.

Along with internal alterations, the redevelopment included the refurbishment of all exterior elevations, new glazing and extensive landscaping to the front and rear of the building which was formerly occupied by NHS Glasgow as its headquarters but has been vacant since 2010.

The development adjacent to the M8 motorway at St Vincent Street is ideally located for residents to enjoy the benefit of a short walk east into the city centre and the leisure facilities in the Finnieston area and west end, a short walk in the other direction.

“Not only is the re-purposing of existing buildings such as Dalian House important for improving their energy performance and longevity, it also provides mainstream housing, bringing people back to live in the city centre, adding to the 24-hour culture and economy and providing opportunities through shared communal facilities for near home and co-working in addition to leisure facilities in a safe, managed building,” said Mallon.

And Mosaic recently converted the former Teacher building at St Enoch Square, Glasgow into serviced apartments with space for a whisky-themed bar restaurant.

Following the opening of 25 serviced apartments for short-term accommodation by global hospitality company Sonder on the upper floors, the ground and lower ground floor space, with full consent for a public house/restaurant with outside seating, is currently in a shell condition ready for an incoming tenant’s specific branding and fit out.

The development for JFM Electrical (Holdings) marks a prestige addition to Glasgow’s leisure offering revitalising this landmark St Enoch Square focal point.

The project included new external lighting and external repairs to the façade while the iconic ‘Teacher’ gilded sign has been refurbished, and permission has been granted to reinstate the full original signage which also had gilded signs stating ‘Scotch Whisky Distillers’ on the lower levels.

“It was a pleasure to have the opportunity to work on such an historically significant building and to be able to reinstate the iconic ‘Scotch Whisky Distillers’ signage,” said Mallon.

“And with planning permission to create a ground floor restaurant/bar (Class 3) with the capacity for 101 covers and a further 110 bar capacity with additional outside seating areas, it looks like the building has a bright future.”

Full list of 2026 finalists

Now in its 13th year, the Scottish Property Awards continues to shine a spotlight on the innovation, ambition, and excellence transforming Scotland’s built environment.

Following an exhaustive evaluation process, the independent judging panel, comprising 15 leading experts from across the property industry, carefully reviewed more than 50 entries submitted by teams and organisations from every corner of the country. Their deliberations have resulted in a compelling shortlist across 16 diverse categories, celebrating standout new buildings, regeneration projects, design achievements, and the dedicated teams driving progress in Scotland’s property landscape.

The winners will be revealed at an awards celebration taking place on Thursday, 26th February 2026, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Cambridge Street, Glasgow.

The 2026 finalists include:

Industrial Agency Team of the Year, Sponsored by Peace Recruitment

• Colliers
• Ryden

Student Accommodation of the Year, Sponsored by Together

• The Pepper Mill, Edinburgh: Clark Contracts 
• The Quadrangle, Glasgow: Lar Housing Trust 
• Clyde Court, Glasgow: Robertson + Urbanite Living 
• Fern House, Edinburgh: S1 Developments + MLA 
• SPACE Student Accommodation, St Andrews: Scotsman Group

Technical Advisory Team of the Year, Sponsored by AKP Scotland

• PMP 
• Thomas & Adamson

Excellence in Equality & Inclusion

• AtkinsRéalis 
• Kier Construction 
• Women in Property

Investment Agency Team of the Year, Sponsored by DMK Finance

• Knight Frank
• Ryden

Net Zero Development of the Year, Sponsored by Thomson Gray

• Fife College, Dunfermline City Campus: Balfour Beatty and Fife College 
• Scotland’s National Retrofit Centre, Hamilton: Clark Contracts 
• 30 Semple Street, Edinburgh: Corran Properties + MLA 
• Currie Community High School, Edinburgh: Kier Construction 
• Prospecthill Court, Greenock: Kier Construction + BDP 
• Tain Campus, Tain: Kier Construction 
• Take A Bow Opportunity Centre, Kilmarnock: Take A Bow Development Trust + Carbon Futures + O’Donnell Brown

Financial Partner of the Year, Sponsored by Valos

• DMK Finance (representing Donna Kerr)
• ScotLend
• The Royal Bank of Scotland
• Together

Build to Rent Development of the Year, Sponsored by Safe Deposits Scotland

• Dalian House, Glasgow: Maven / Calmont + Mosaic Architecture + Design 
• The McEwan Phase 2, Edinburgh: Robertson + Moda Living 
• Royston Road, Glasgow: Swan Group + Thriving Investments

Architectural Excellence (Public)

• Maybury Primary School, Edinburgh: Architype 
• Parkhead Hub, Glasgow: Hub West Scotland + NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde + Hoskins Architects 
• John O’Groats Mill, John O’Groats: John O’Groats Mill Trust + McGregor Bowes  
• Citizens Theatre, Glasgow: Kier Construction and Bennetts Associates  
• Hawkhill Primary School, Winchburgh, West Lothian: jmarchitects

Architectural Excellence (Commercial), Sponsored by EQ Accountants

• Greenmarket, Dundee: HAUS Collective
• The Resident, Edinburgh: MacTaggart Family & Partners & MLA
• 30 Semple Street, Edinburgh: MLA
• The Life-Sciences-Innovation-Hub, Dundee: Oberlanders Architects 
• Eden Mill Distillery & Visitors Centre, St. Andrews: Opfer Logan Architects 
• Dundas House, Edinburgh: Robertson & MLA for BlackRock

Regeneration Project of the Year, Sponsored by Fusion Assets

• Love Loan, Glasgow: Chris Stewart Group
• The Red Sandstone at Stead’s Place, Edinburgh: Drum Property Group
• The Centre, Livingston: M Core
• Haymarket Square, Edinburgh: Qmile Group
• Fern House, Edinburgh: S1 Developments + MLA

Renovation Project of the Year

• Liberton Nursery School, Edinburgh: City of Edinburgh Council + Architype
• The Briggait Clydeside Market Halls, Glasgow; Clark Contracts
• Filmhouse, Edinburgh: Clark Contracts
• New Picture House, St. Andrews: Insite Group
• Teacher Building, Glasgow: JFM Electrical (Holdings) + Mosaic Architecture + Design
• John O’Groats Mill, John O’Groats: John O’Groats Mill Trust + McGregor Bowes
• Citizens Theatre, Glasgow: Kier Construction and Bennetts Associates
• Historic French Street Buildings, Glasgow: Spectrum Properties (Scotland)

Development of the Year (public buildings), Sponsored by Auction House Scotland

• Dunfermline City Campus: Balfour Beatty and Fife College  
• Parkhead Hub, Glasgow: Hub West Scotland + NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde 
• Currie Community High School, Edinburgh: Kier Construction, City of Edinburgh Council 
• Tain Campus, Tain: Kier Construction, Highland Council 
• The Monifieth Learning Campus, Dundee: Procurement Hub, Robertson, Angus Council & NORR Consultants 
• The Macmillan Community Hub, Edinburgh: Robertson + The City of Edinburgh Council + Richard Murphy Architects

Development of the Year (commercial buildings), Sponsored by Rightmove

• Love Loan, Glasgow: Chris Stewart Group
• 30 Semple Street, Edinburgh: Corran Properties + MLA
• The Resident, Edinburgh: MacTaggart Family & Partners & MLA
• 3 Haymarket Square, Edinburgh: Qmile Group
• Dundas House, Edinburgh: Robertson & MLA for BlackRock

Deal of the Year, Sponsored by PMP

• Finalists for this category to be announced in January

Business Leadership Award, Sponsored by Pluto Finance

• Winner to be announced in January

Property Company of the Year, Sponsored by RBS

• Finalists for this category will be announced in January