Scotland’s commercial property market entered 2026 with renewed optimism, according to the latest figures published by Lismore Real Estate Advisors. The early months of the year have seen improving stability and confidence across the commercial property sector, underpinned by constrained suppl
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Scotland’s construction market is expected to see workloads increase steadily over the coming years, supported by a strong pipeline of projects and a growing focus on sustainability and net zero objectives, according to a new report. The latest regional market analysis by independent built env
If it works, East Kilbride’s masterplan for a new way of town centre living could prove to be a blueprint for declining towns across Scotland, argues Stuart Harrow, director of transportation at Dougall Baillie Associates. Just as East Kilbride transformed Scotland’s civic landscape in 1
The Construction Quality Improvement Collaborative (CQIC) has published a major new report calling for a fundamental change in how Contractor Design Portions (CDPs) are used across the construction industry, following a comprehensive industry-wide survey.
A new UK specialist consultancy for the living sector has been launched to support developers, investors and operators across the full build to rent (BTR) lifecycle. Build to rent developments deliver greater security for households and investors than traditional buy to let properties. As renting be
UK construction output has recorded its fourth consecutive quarterly decline, with new figures showing a 2.0% fall in the three months to January 2026, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
SSEN Transmission has reached a significant milestone in its Creag Dhubh - Inveraray 275kV overhead line project, with the first of the steel lattice towers on the 9km route now fully assembled. The project will see the construction of a new overhead line between Creag Dhubh substation and Inveraray
Construction of 109 new low carbon homes and 10,000 sq. ft. of commercial space in the heart of Glasgow’s city centre will begin later this year following the purchase of the site at 69-97 Ingram Street by regeneration specialist Artisan Real Estate.
Sir Bill Robertson is to step back from daily involvement of Robertson Group, with John Watson appointed to the role of chairman. Welcoming John to the role, Sir Bill said: “Robertson Group celebrates 60 years of trading this year and over that time has evolved into an established portfolio of
West Lothian Council will invest £145 million in schools, community facilities, roads, parks and other assets to support the delivery of essential services over the next seven years. Councillors approved the capital investment plan at their meeting on Tuesday 24 February 2026. The council
Local residents trying to save a historic New Town street from a 544-bed “super hostel” have met face-to-face with one of Scotland’s most senior planning appeal officials. Residents and neighbours gathered in solidarity on Atholl Crescent as a Reporter from the Scottish Government&
Pupil capacity at two secondary schools in South Lanarkshire is to increase thanks to a combined £18 million investment.
Students at Kelso High School and Peebles High School have taken part in hands-on Built Environment Roadshows, delivered by Cruden in partnership with Developing the Young Workforce Borders (DYW Borders) and social housing provider Eildon Housing Association.
Communities from Shetland to Dumfries & Galloway have benefited from more than £19 million in government funding to help make social housing more energy efficient and cleaner to heat. Allocations from the latest funding round of the Social Housing Net Zero Heat Fund show that 27 projects a
A dozen architects and a dozen builders walked into a room — and found a great deal of common purpose. That was the spirit of the inaugural joint CPD and networking breakfast hosted by the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) and the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) Scotland


