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J. Smart & Co. (Contractors) PLC has promoted Jane Oliver to the role of Development Director, effective 4th April 2025. Jane has been with the company since February 2000, initially joining as a Development Surveyor. She was promoted to Head of Commercial in January 2023, where she has played a

Ayrshire Housing is set to invest more than £11 million in its homes across urban and rural communities. The social housing provider outlined its investment plans at the launch of its new Business Plan 2030, outlining detailed plans of what the housing association will deliver over the next fi

Fife Council has approved a planning application for a new community at Old Perth Road, Crossgates. The development will deliver a diverse mix of 191 high-quality, energy-efficient homes, suitable for first-time buyers, growing families, and downsizers. Ten of the homes will also be transferred

Montrose-based Crawford Architecture has officially transitioned to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT). The move puts the family-run firm’s future in the hands of its dedicated team, giving everyone an opportunity to be a huge part of the continued growth and success.

Bancon Homes has added to its leadership team with the promotion of Andy Stewart to technical and planning director. A qualified architect and certified Passivhaus designer, Andy brings extensive experience in residential design, planning, and sustainable development. Before joining Bancon Homes in

Scotland’s known public sector procurement spend in 2022-23 delivered an estimated 120,000 full-time equivalent jobs and £7.5 billion to Scottish GDP, according to new figures. The sixth annual report on procurement activity in Scotland shows that known procurement spend generated an est

Hardies Property & Construction Consultants is providing project management, quantity surveying and principal design services as well as architectural services to The Nook – Scotland’s first ever network of walk-in mental health support hubs. SAMH (Scottish Action for Mental Health)

A Cumbernauld-based training provider that delivers Modern Apprenticeships and vocational qualifications in the construction industry gave the new interim chief executive of the Scottish Qualification Authority (SQA) an insight into the issues and opportunities facing the sector at a recent visit. J

The first quarter of 2025 saw property values across Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife, and the Borders reach an average selling price of £283,912, according to ESPC. This marks a 6.1% rise compared to the same period in 2024.

A new national training centre for Scotland focused on traditional skills has secured £3.7 million of National Lottery support. Scotland’s Centre of Excellence for Canals & Traditional Skills will be located near Lock 16 on the banks of the Forth & Clyde Canal in Falkirk.

Scarborough Group International (SGI) has confirmed the appointment of its core design and delivery team to lead the redevelopment of the former Younger Building in West Edinburgh. The announcement follows SGI’s acquisition of the property from a client of OakNorth Bank in March 2025 and coinc

Jennifer Campbell, head of rural agency and an associate at DM Hall, has been appointed to the Scotland board of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). An accomplished rural surveyor with over 15 years’ industry experience, Jennifer also acts as land agent for several charities a

Clark Contracts has completed two projects for NHS Ayrshire & Arran for refurbishment works within The Scholars, Kilmarnock and to Stewarton Medical Practice. The first project included the refurbishment of an existing residential property in Kilmarnock to create student accommodation facilities

Scottish commercial property consultant FG Burnett has made a key appointment within its commercial property valuation department.  Emma Gilbert will join the Aberdeen-based business as an associate director.

Motley Fool subscribers and fans of the acclaimed HBO television series 'The White Lotus' may have experienced a brief flutter of excitement – or perhaps suspicion – this week. A sophisticated-looking website, whitelotusipo.com, appeared online, announcing an Initial Public Offering (IPO