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Two site managers working at Bellway’s East developments have been highly commended at UK Health & Safety Awards. Shaun Hassel, from Kirkcaldy, a site manager based at Dalmore Gardens in Auchendinny and Peter Lawrie, from Dunfermline, who manages Earl’s Way development in Glenrothes,

Scotland’s first dedicated district heating education centre has been established at the Energy Training Academy (ETA) in Edinburgh. A purpose-built conference and events facility, the Heat Network Suite is a dedicated area which will be used to help educate people on the benefits of district

Engineering consultancy Dougall Baillie Associates is continuing its development of graduate apprenticeships (GAs) with a further intake for the coming academic year. Based in East Kilbride and operating across the UK, the firm has taken on two more civil engineering graduate apprentices, who will a

HFD Property Group has appointed experienced development professional Charles Harte as development director to oversee the delivery of its 95 Bothwell Street hotel redevelopment in Glasgow city centre. Working alongside HFD’s hotel joint venture partner, Partners-To Group, Charles will lead th

Proposals to demolish the former Stewart Milne Group offices in Westhill and replace them with a new residential development have been refused. Bancon Construction wanted to demolish Peregrine House on Mosscroft Avenue to make way for the Hillcrest development.

Sarah Madden and Kathie Pollard have been appointed by the Scottish Land Commission, bringing fresh expertise and leadership to help drive forward Scotland’s land reform agenda. Sarah Madden has joined the Commission as head of practice and advice and will be responsible for leading the Commis

Glasgow-born architect and Strathclyde graduate Paul Mugnaioni, who founded Quality Street Ltd in 1987, effectively pioneered the Build to Rent model in the UK years ahead of the current institutional wave, writes Iain Thompson. When people talk about the rise of Build to Rent (BTR), they usually pi

Landscape architecture practice OOBE has opened a new Glasgow studio as part of its five-year national growth strategy. Heading up its Glasgow operations at Tontine, 20 Trongate, regional director Greg Meikle has been appointed to lead its expansion across Scotland.

Confidence in the UK economy among plumbing and heating firms has dropped to its lowest level since reporting began, a new survey has found. Only 6% of respondents to the Q3 2025 State of Trade report from the Plumbing and Heating Federation (SNIPEF) indicated optimism about the UK's economic outloo

Roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles has secured an eight-figure funding package from HSBC UK to support the next phase of its growth and innovation strategy. Celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, Russell Roof Tiles is based on an 11-acre manufacturing site in Lochmaben, where it employs

A property expert has predicted a new wave of investment in Scotland’s student housing market following the passing of the Housing (Scotland) Bill, after MSPs opted to exclude Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) from the legislation. According to commercial property solicitor Darren Lig

Building, infrastructure, engineering and fit-out business Tilbury Douglas has appointed Martin Harrison as its chief financial officer (CFO). With more than 20 years in construction and infrastructure, Martin has held senior roles at Tarmac Contracting, Vistry and Fulcrum Utility Services. He

Multidisciplinary engineering consultancy Harley Haddow has launched an in-house geotechnical and geoenvironmental capability, led by new senior engineer Conor Fitzsimmons. The development enhances Harley Haddow’s ability to assess and manage below-ground risks from the very start of a project

Lar Housing Trust has appointed Stuart McLaren to the role of managing director of its development subsidiary. He was previously development director of Lar Projects Ltd and takes up his new position with immediate effect. He will also remain a director of Lar’s other subsidiary, Lar Operation

Aberdeen City Council has reported significant progress across multiple capital projects under its £150 million City Centre and Beach Masterplan, as well as a series of community, education, and heritage developments citywide. Key works continue at the beachfront, Union Street Central, and the