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With tomorrow (Thursday 15 May) marking a year since the national housing emergency was declared, Homes for Scotland (HFS) is to undertake a consumer campaign to challenge public thinking and help to inform civic society on the need for new homes and the wide-ranging benefits they offer. Creative ag

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

A major initiative to lower carbon emissions generated by Scotland’s most densely populated urban buildings was officially launched last week at a sold-out event hosted at the Edinburgh Futures Institute. The Centre for Net-Zero High Density Buildings, based at the University of Edinburgh and

A corporate plan that sets out how the Scottish Futures Trust will drive best practice in infrastructure strategy, investment, delivery and management until 2030 has been published today. Over the next five years, the Scottish Government's infrastructure body said it will work with its public and pr

The big-hearted teams from East Kilbride-based civil engineers Dougall Baillie Associates not only know how to dig into their pockets for Scotland’s worthiest causes, some of them also know how to dig deep into their physical and psychological reserves. They turned out in their droves for a ch

Housing partner Lovell has reinforced its commitment to driving positive social and environmental impact by joining the ‘Buy Social Pledge’.  The national initiative, led by Social Enterprise Scotland and supported by the Scottish Government, aims to make it easier for organisations

NatureScot has welcomed the findings of a study that sought the views of Rum residents on the sale of Kinloch Castle. Research seeking a sustainable future for the castle was carried out by the Scottish Government’s Rural and Environment Science and Analytical Services (RESAS) division last ye

A project to transform part of a Perth and Kinross Council facility for children and young people with additional support needs into a sensory area has now opened thanks to support from Robertson Construction Tayside and its supply chain. The team at Woodlea Cottage in Perth provide personalised fam

Scottish entrepreneur Danny Campbell is calling on fellow business leaders to return to the classroom and help inspire the next generation of innovators after mentoring pupils at John Paul Academy through the START programme. Campbell, architect and judge on BBC Scotland’s Home of the Year, re

Thomas & Adamson's regional director Grace Mair explores the often-overlooked carbon cost of sustainability measures in the built environment, urging a more holistic approach to achieving net zero. Huge amounts of resource are being invested in improving the sustainability of buildings. During 2

Water firm Highland Spring Group has teamed up with SSE Energy Solutions to launch a new solar farm in Perthshire. Located in the Ochil Hills, the 7-megawatt, 23-acre project will supply up to a quarter of the group’s electricity needs for its main Blackford site. Construction is due to start

The first opening road bridge across the River Clyde opened for the first time today, marking the completion of the Clyde Waterfront and Renfrew Riverside project. Renfrewshire Council has successfully delivered the £117 million Renfrew Bridge, supported with £39m from both the Scottish

St Andrews Timber & Building Supplies has extended its sponsorship of Edinburgh boxing star Lee McGregor. The Capital-based builders’ merchant has been in partnership with the 28-year-old for the past year and a half and has agreed to extend the deal by a further 12 months.

South Ayrshire Council has granted permission for an extension to the visitor centre at Dundonald Castle. The planned extension will create more space for community activities, events, education and enhance the overall visitor experience.

With one year to go until the Scottish elections, this period provides challenges for businesses trying to achieve planning permission and funding. But, as public affairs consultant Jack Hope argues, it also provides some unique opportunities, like influencing politicians to prioritise the unblockin