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Orkney Islands Council has appointed a new head of planning and regulatory services. Gavin Barr will take on responsibility for a range of diverse services including development management, planning policy (which includes access, climate strategy and marine planning), building standards, environment

A rare set of Charles Rennie Mackintosh–designed buildings in Glasgow is to be placed on the market later this year. The Mackintosh Halls, on Shakespeare Street in Ruchill, were purpose-built for the Church of Scotland in 1899 and remain one of the architect’s early and most distinctive

Plans have been unveiled for a new AI data centre campus in Plean, which could deliver more than £2 billion of investment and create over 2,000 jobs. A Proposal of Application Notice (POAN) has been submitted by developer Apatura to both Stirling Council and Falkirk Council for the 43.1-hectar

Francesca Macmillan and Andrew McNaughton from Womble Bond Dickinson delve into the implications of the Building Safety Act on Scotland, highlighting four significant changes of particular relevance. Watching from Scotland, we have seen significant changes to building safety in England under the Bui

Plans to develop the former British Car Auctions site to the south-east of Kinross have taken a step forward, with Cala Homes (East) signalling its intention to bring forward a residential redevelopment at the vacant site. A Proposal of Application Notice (PAN) has been submitted to Perth and Kinros

Ten years on from the launch of the Glasgow City Region’s £1.13 billion City Deal, the latest performance report sets out significant progress across City Deal delivery and key initiatives under the Regional Economic Strategy. Funded by the UK and Scottish Governments, the Deal, one of t

FLIC (Female Leaders in Construction) has appointed five new Advisory Board members. The new appointments are Karen Campbell, group corporate communications director at the Springfield Group, Louise Chambers, partner at Burness Paull, Hazel Davies, sales & marketing director at Cruden, Elaine Fa

An innovative study supported by the InterAct programme has developed a strategic digital roadmap to fast-track the UK steel sector’s transition to net zero.  Developed by a team of academics from the University of Warwick, the research identifies the most pressing barriers to adopting In

KR Developments has announced the recent passing of its founder and managing director, Kevin Robertson. Kevin will be remembered for his outstanding contribution to the Scottish property development industry over more than 40 years. He played a pivotal role in delivering landmark developments across

Elevated levels of radon gas have been detected in isolated areas of nine properties belonging to Highland Council. These findings follow a comprehensive monitoring programme involving 135 non-domestic workplaces and public buildings, in line with UK Health and Safety legislation.

Farrans Construction is set to begin work on a new £59 million transport project which will connect Paisley town centre with the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District Scotland (AMIDS) and Glasgow Airport. Renfrewshire Council’s AMIDS South project will deliver a new road bridge acro

Major commercial property investor Spectrum Properties has appointed Stephanie Roddie as a director. A business and accountancy graduate of the University of the Highlands and Islands in Inverness, Stephanie will be responsible for both the company’s extensive commercial property lettings port

A Highland housebuilder has followed up the success of delivering its 1,000th affordable home by taking new orders worth more than £20 million. Inverness-based Compass Building & Construction Services reached the significant milestone with the completion of the latest phase of development

A talented young apprentice with Persimmon Homes North Scotland has been shortlisted as a finalist in the 2025 Courier Business Awards. Casey Gardner, a first-year painting and decorating apprentice working across Persimmon sites in Fife, has been recognised for her exceptional craftsmanship, creati

Fife Council, in partnership with Campion Homes, is set to deliver 44 new council houses at Fraser Avenue in Inverkeithing. It's the final phase of The Fraser Avenue Regeneration project, a partnership between Fife Council, the Fife Housing Association Alliance and the Scottish Government and will s