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The journey to transform a historic tram depot in Dundee into the new home for the city’s Museum of Transport is moving up a gear following confirmation of a significant funding boost. Refurbishment work will now begin at the former Maryfield Tram Depot after it was announced that the project

Zander Muego, director of Thomas & Adamson – part of Egis Group, shares his expert insights on the key trends likely to shape the construction sector in 2026. The construction sector has entered 2026 with a heightened sense of caution. Growth in the UK construction market is projected to r

AI is shifting construction from reactive problem‑solving to predictive accountability, forcing the industry to rethink risk, responsibility and contractual duties as data‑driven foresight becomes impossible to ignore, argues Mark Macaulay. Artificial intelligence (AI) is already reshaping how c

Drax Group has agreed to acquire Edinburgh-based energy optimiser Flexitricity from Quinbrook in a deal valued at £36 million. The transaction, which is subject to regulatory approvals, is expected to complete in the first quarter of 2026 and is projected to yield returns significantly above t

A proposal for 16 new homes in Dalmally has been formally submitted to Argyll and Bute Council. West Highland Housing Association is seeking permission to build the development on land next to Oakfield at Glenview. The scheme outlines eight semi‑detached houses and eight cottage flats, intended as

Galliford Try has raised its full‑year revenue and profit expectations after reporting a stronger‑than‑anticipated first half, with trading ahead of both last year and internal forecasts across all divisions. The FTSE 250 contractor said demand in water, transport and social infrastructure con

Everyone is talking about it – but is AI really having an impact on how business is done in real estate? Scott Ritchie takes a look. I recently took part in a round table of developers, operators, funders, and industry bodies to discuss whether its effects were being felt in Scotland and the r

First minister John Swinney has pledged bold reform of housing in the public sector to ensure the next generation has access to affordable homes to rent or buy. Speaking ahead of a government announcement tomorrow, the first minister said changes are needed if Scotland is to fully grasp the opportun

Savills has issued its 2026 Cross Sector Outlook for the UK’s real estate markets, highlighting a year that begins with lingering uncertainty but growing signs of renewed confidence across the residential, commercial and rural sectors.  While the UK backdrop remains complex - shaped by gl

Briar Homes has officially started work on its new residential development in Kennoway, Fife, and announced its name: Weavers View. The £40 million project will deliver 123 new homes for sale, alongside 14 homes for social rent on behalf of Fife Council.

Digital bank OakNorth has advanced an £8.3 million loan to Aberdeen-based property developer Ardent Group to fund a significant holiday accommodation development near St Andrews. The capital will facilitate the development of 21 luxury four-bedroom holiday lodges on a 6.27-acre site at Clashwo

A stable, multi‑year funding settlement must be the next Scottish Government’s top priority if Scotland is to reverse stalled development pipelines and respond meaningfully to the housing emergency, according to the latest episode of The Scottish Housing News Podcast, published by the sister

Balfour Beatty has appointed Kay Slade as managing director of its UK Regional Civils business. Effective from February, Kay will take over from Mark Arrandale, who has been serving as interim managing director of UK Regional Civils since October 2025, and will return to his position as finance dire

For the first time in over 160 years, Scottish Engineering has appointed its first North East-based President. Kerrie Murray, chief financial officer at Aberdeen-headquartered THREE60 Energy, was appointed to the position by the Scottish Engineering executive board at its annual meeting.

A new era of geopolitical instability and the increase of AI are reshaping the disputes landscape, with costs no longer the top concern for companies when bringing a claim, a new report has found. 'Litigation Risk 2026: Responding to the new wave of global risks' is the third annual litigation risk