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Space Solutions, a workplace design consultancy with specialist capabilities in design and fit-out, has moved to employee ownership, with 100% of the business now held in trust. In line with its values of teamwork, accountability and creativity, the company’s leadership team has taken the next

Average monthly mortgage payments in Scotland have fallen by over £140 since the end of last year, signalling improving affordability in the housing market. According to Rettie, the average payment stood at £1,057 at the end of the second quarter of 2025, down from over £1,200 in l

The Scottish Building Contract Committee (SBCC) Ltd has appointed Evelyn Scott as chair of its board following its 2025 AGM. Evelyn represents the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) on both the SBCC board and committee and brings a wealth of experience and a long-standing commitment to

Scottish forestry management firm RTS Forestry Ltd has announced three senior appointments, effective from 1 October. Ross Kennedy, formerly senior director, has been promoted to joint managing director, serving alongside Norman O’Neill, as part of the succession planning for the business.

Global Energy Group is now to be known simply as ‘Global’ after the energy services company headed up by Roy MacGregor underwent a rebrand. Group companies Global Port Services, Global Crane Services, Global Wind Projects, Global Infrastructure, and Global Power Services (formerly Approv

A time capsule has been interned at Edinburgh's North Bridge to mark the project’s work for future generations. Some of the items for the capsule included:

A historical landfill site is to be redeveloped to create a solar farm as part of the first phase of a green hydrogen infrastructure initiative being delivered by bp Aberdeen Hydrogen Energy Limited (bpAHEL), a joint venture between Aberdeen City Council and bp. RSK Renewables, an RSK Group company,

Susanne Eickermann-Riepe FRICS has been elected to join the RICS Presidential Team as Senior Vice President (SVP) for 2026, commencing her term on 1 January 2026. In a career spanning 40 years, Susanne, who is a civil engineer, holds extensive experience in senior roles and board positions at the to

Work to transform one of Scotland’s most celebrated architectural landmarks has taken a significant step forward with the appointment of LDN Architects to lead the next stage of conservation at the Hill House in Helensburgh. The National Trust for Scotland confirmed the appointment following a

More than 100,000 new social homes have been built in Scotland since 2007 but the achievement comes against a backdrop of falling housebuilding activity across all sectors. Latest Quarterly Housing Statistics published today show that in the 12 months to June 2025, there were 18,869 new homes comple

Fire and façade consultancy BB7 has launched its Façade Access and Maintenance Consultancy service line, a new addition to the company’s expanding suite of specialist services. The new service line will be led by Liam Shepherd BEng MIET, a highly respected industry professional w

Architectural practice Aitken Turnbull has announced a set of senior promotions across its Edinburgh and Galashiels studios, reinforcing the depth of expertise within its leadership team and underlining the firm’s commitment to developing its people and building long-term careers. The firm, wh

On Friday 26 September, the Tweedbank Care Village project celebrated a major milestone with a public engagement session and stakeholder event, bringing together residents, families, community members, local school children and project partners to mark the journey towards the construction phase. Att

A disused 20th century phone box has been transformed into a life-saving medical station, thanks to a community project led by Robertson Facilities Management (RFM). The phone box on Moorhouse Grove in Stanley had stood idle and neglected in a state of disrepair for nearly a decade before RFM, with

Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport (ICFGF) last week reached a historic milestone in establishing the Highlands as a major international hub for the offshore wind and renewable energy sector. A memorandum of understanding (MoU) creating a formal framework for co-operation and responsibiliti