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Updated proposals to alter the layout of a major mixed-use development in Laurieston have been lodged with Glasgow City Council. The Urban Union development, comprising homes, offices, shops, and leisure facilities, forms part of a wider regeneration project on the site bounded by Eglinton Street, G

Glasgow City Council is dealing with organisations to dispose of two sites in the city's East End that will be developed to build new homes. The moves will see the former Newlands Centre in Parkhead being developed into homes for social rent and land at Easterhill Street in Tollcross into homes for

Knight Frank has expanded its burgeoning project management service in Scotland with the appointment of Abbie Brown. Abbie joins the independent commercial property consultancy as a project manager in Edinburgh, providing support to developments across the country.

As thousands of young people across Scotland receive their exam results, two electrical bodies have reminded students that there’s no wrong path to a rewarding and successful career in the electrotechnical industry. With many school leavers unsure of their next step, and others disappointed by

Shouts of “shame” echoed through the council chamber as Swindon Borough councillors narrowly approved plans to rebuild a local leisure centre – the domed complex often linked to Britpop band Oasis. The Oasis centre, famous for its lagoon pool under a distinctive dome, first opened

The final design of the refurbishment works at The Castlegate in Aberdeen is to include significant greening of the area, restoration of the Mercat Cross, and new outdoor seating for cafes. Aberdeen City Council’s Finance and Resources Committee approved the designs that will also include an e

The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has appointed Ola Obadara FCIOB as vice president for the 2025/26 term. Ola, a CIOB Client Champion, has been a committed member of the CIOB since 2003 and was awarded Fellowship status in 2021. She brings a wealth of experience from both the public and pri

Two public organisations have signed a partnership agreement committing them to work together to accelerate the UK’s transition to clean energy. Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) and Aberdeen-based Great British Energy (GBE) signed the agreement in Inverness on Thursday 31 July during a G

The Scottish Government has launched a consultation paper which sets out its proposed approach to the next Land Use Strategy. The paper seeks views on the strategic direction and vision for sustainable land use in Scotland, and the objectives, policies and actions that will help deliver it.

Sheriff Reid's determination in the fatal accident inquiry into the death of Shea Ryan has been published and makes various recommendations to the HSE that may have an impact on the construction industry going forward should these be implemented. DAC Beachcroft partner Karen Railton highlights the k

The property market across Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife, and the Borders displayed solid growth between May and July 2025, with average selling prices rising by 3.3% year-on-year to £289,982. Most regions saw an increase in average selling prices, with the exception of the Scottish Borders an

The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) chief executive Brian Berry has been named as a trustee of YouthBuild UK, a charity that gives disadvantaged young people the chance to build rewarding careers in construction. YouthBuild UK’s work includes offering training and support to young people f

Keepmoat is celebrating the completion of its The Castings development on Meadowhead Road in Ravenscraig, which saw 14.2 acres of disused land transformed into a vibrant, new community.  The housebuilder started on site in 2019, working with multiple partners to regenerate a disused sports grou

A former forklift operator has seen a change of career pay off after landing a monthly commission of £10,000 for selling property. Myles Eddy had been working in a warehouse in Cumbria when he accepted a job with Glasgow-based Prime Property Auctions less than two years ago, banking the huge p

Chartered surveyor firm DM Hall has taken another major step in building the infrastructure for further growth with a move to much larger premises in Glasgow and the refurbishment of its head office in Edinburgh. Following significant investment, it has revamped the ground floor of its premises at 1