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Née Gibson Architects has shared news of the recent passing of Shetland-based architect Richard Gibson, aged 89. The practice was originally established as Richard Gibson Architects in 1972, with Richard taking the helm for almost 40 years.

Bell Building Projects (BBP) has made two key changes to its team including the promotion of Stuart Moncrieff to chief operating officer. Having joined BBP in 2014 as commercial manager, Stuart has been instrumental in the company’s success, delivering exceptional results and fostering collabo

Pupils from an Edinburgh school are gearing up to race an electric kit car they have built themselves in class. Students from Queensferry High School built the DIY vehicle from scratch in just a matter of months, with the aim of racing it against other schools at East Fortune Race Circuit in the spr

Archilink Ltd, an architectural surveying company based in Aberdeen, has achieved significant growth in 2024 and is on course to surpass £1 million by the end of the financial year – a record for the company since its launch in 2018. The company uses cutting-edge technologies to deliver

Construction services firm Morris & Spottiswood has become the latest business to relocate to the Clyde Gateway area of Glasgow, moving its city premises and creating a base for over 140 staff at EastWorks in Dalmarnock. Part of the Morris & Spottiswood Group, which specialises in end-to-end

As building regulation changes continue to be scrutinised in the Scottish Parliament, the Royal Incorporation of Architects (RIAS) has called on MSPs to press for more post-construction checks on construction. The Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee is looking at regulations which impac

Building, infrastructure, engineering, and fit-out business Tilbury Douglas has appointed Jane O’Leary as sector director for devolved government, part of the company’s National and Strategic Accounts team. Jane has spent more than 20 years in devolved and local government, includin

Subsea cable manufacturer XLCC is to develop a manufacturing facility, with around 900 jobs, in North Ayrshire thanks to a new £20 million investment by the Scottish National Investment Bank. XLCC’s High-Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) cable will efficiently transport electricity over long

Ryden is the first full service commercial property consultant headquartered in Scotland to become B Corp certified. B Corp certification is a globally recognised mark of excellence and demonstrates outstanding Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) commitments.

More than £3.5 million has been spent improving schools in Dundee during 2024/25, with another £2.1m proposed for 2025/26, the local authority has revealed.  Dundee City Council's Children, Families and Communities Committee will consider the latest review of the service estate at i

Bancon Homes has kicked off the new year with two updates to its private homes sales team. Claire Forbes has been promoted to sales manager after demonstrating exceptional leadership, a strong customer-focused approach, and an impressive knowledge of the private homes market since joining the team.

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has appointed its first chief operating officer as part of a major strategic transformation. Tony Gilbert joined the organisation full-time at the start of 2025 having worked as a consultant to the Association since last year. He was previously wi

The average price of a property in Scotland in November 2024 increased by 4.7% to reach £195,000 when compared to 12 months earlier but has slightly fallen when compared to the previous month, the latest House Price Index (HPI) for Scotland has shown. Compared to October, house prices in Scotl

Plans have been submitted for a new battery energy storage system (BESS) facility in Kilwinning. Renewable energy company Apatura is seeking planning approval to construct and operate a 100 MW BESS with associated infrastructure and landscaping within a field just off the B778 Old Glasgow Road. 

Shepherd Chartered Surveyors managing partner Steve Barnett attended Scottish Disability Sport (SDS) Development Day at Scotstoun Stadium in Glasgow. The visit to meet up with the boccia community and National Development coaches Peter McGuire (brother of Stephen, gold medal winner at the Paris 2024