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Specialist real estate asset and investment manager Catella APAM has sold Aberdeen’s Talisman House to Shelborn Investments Limited on behalf of Danish client Britannia Invest A/S. Part of the Aberdeen skyline for over two decades, Talisman House spans approximately 96,000 sq ft across two win

Tom McCrank, contracts manager for north east contractor Alpha Projects, has achieved the Gold Award for the top scoring grade in the UK and Ireland’s 2023 Chartered Institute of Builders (CIOB), Chartered Membership exams. The CIOB Chartered Membership Programme is a route to becoming a Chart

Scotland's thriving life sciences sector needs increased investment in top-quality lab and research facilities to sustain growth, according to real estate advisor CBRE. Speaking at an event in Edinburgh, Chris Dougray, head of development at CBRE Scotland, and Chris Williams, CBRE’s head of li

The Building Research Establishment (BRE) has announced details for its 2024 BREEAM Awards – a celebration of sustainable building design. The awards ceremony will be held on Wednesday 10th July at The Peninsula Hotel in London, bringing together industry leaders and innovators from across the

Glasgow City Council has approved off-market disposals of five properties and a piece of land all owned by the council to provide new social rented homes, support the growth of local businesses and raise £1,022,500 for public funds. A compulsory purchase order (CPO) for a house in the Sandyhil

Ellon-headquartered housebuilder Scotia Homes has reported a drop in operating profit to £2.7 million (2022 £4.4m) for the year ended 30th June 2023 despite a 32% increase in turnover to £53.8m. The group had a strong start to the financial year with a good level of forward sales a

Sector body Homes for Scotland (HFS) has strengthened its executive team with two new key appointments. Kevin Murphy has joined as head of planning, while David Raine is taking on the wide-ranging role of policy manager.

A respected industry professional who has already made a major contribution to training and skills in Scotland is to take over the running of the Scottish Electrical Charitable Training Trust (SECTT), the approved training scheme for the country’s electrical apprentices. Construction industry

Social housing landlord and care and support provider Trust Housing Association has secured a £10 million loan from Royal Bank of Scotland to provide homes for tenants across the country, from Stornoway to Stranraer. Having recently marked its 50th anniversary, Trust was first established in 1

Property and investment company Ambassador Group has secured a £21 million loan from OakNorth Bank to fund the development of over 70 new homes at the group's latest site at the historic Bangour Village, as well as ongoing infrastructure works. The units include 51 detached and semi-detac

A newly approved direct rail link between London Euston and Stirling is expected to catalyse growth in Stirling's residential and commercial property sectors, according to Shepherd Chartered Surveyors. The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has approved Grand Union Trains' application to operat

Civil engineering company Mackenzie Construction has completed a number of key investments as it focuses on future growth. Strengthening its national presence, the business has invested in the establishment and upgrade of key regional hubs, in Inverness, serving the north of Scotland, Dundee, servin

Shona Frame, a partner and construction sector expert at law firm CMS, sets out tips for companies to deliver successful environmental, social and governance practices across their business. The focus on environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations within the construction sector continu

A new masterclass led by procurement sector experts has promised to provide prospective suppliers with vital information on how to submit a successful bid for its upcoming frameworks. The event will equip potential suppliers with essential knowledge on how to put themselves in the best position for

MJ O'Shaughnessy, managing director at Will Rudd Glasgow & Ireland, explores the role cities can play in the green transition. In the dynamic world of urban development, the pursuit of sustainability stands as a cornerstone for progress. As cities across Scotland juggle the complex balance of gr