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Savills Major Projects team has made two senior appointments to support the delivery of nationally significant infrastructure projects (NSIPs) across the UK. Mhairi Robertson MRICS joins as regional lead for Scotland, bringing extensive experience from SSEN Transmission, where she was part of the Ca

A Robertson Group site manager, aftercare manager, joiner, two labourers and a team leader were recognised last week for dedication to their work, amassing an incredible 180 years of service between them. The six employees picked up their awards at the annual Robertson Outstanding Contribution Award

Inverness-based investment group GEG Capital has strengthened its electrical and construction portfolio with the acquisitions of two Highland contractors. GEG said the strategic acquisitions of electrical contractor Calder Electrical and multi-trades construction company Scotbuild mark "an exciting

Dundee United Community Trust (DUCT), the official charity of Dundee United Football Club, is celebrating a £5,000 donation from Persimmon North Scotland. The funds will support the Trust’s Football Memories initiative, a programme dedicated to helping adults living with dementia reconne

Almost 100 blocks of flats in the Menzieshill area of Dundee could see new communal lighting installed if councillors back the move next week. Dundee City Council's neighbourhood resources, housing and estate management committee will be asked to approve works valued at more than £1 million on

Very few in Scotland’s real estate sector are currently satisfied with the existing planning system. The question then is how best to alleviate the issues that currently challenge the public and private sector parties with an interest in this key industry. Lee Murphy, a planning consultan

Developer Artisan Real Estate has drafted in building contractor GRAHAM to begin construction of a £33 million student accommodation development in Glasgow city centre. The project, which was given the green light at the start of the year, will provide 321 self-contained studio apartments at 2

Increased innovation is needed to unlock the investment needed to revive empty and neglected buildings in Scotland’s towns, a major conference heard yesterday. The game-changing impact of transforming existing buildings into new homes, modern business spaces and visitor attractions was a key f

Scotland needs to urgently change the way it heats its cities and towns if it is to meet the Scottish Government’s target of decarbonising heat by 2045, says a report published today by Scottish Renewables. More than half of Scotland’s energy consumption is used for heating our buildings

Scotland’s electrical bodies have praised the “incredible spirit” of four talented young electrical apprentices in reaching the finals of the prestigious SkillELECTRIC competition. The Scottish Electrical Charitable Training Trust (SECTT) and trade association SELECT have both hail

Lar Housing Trust has appointed a very well-known figure in the housing sector to a senior role in its construction subsidiary. Peter Shepherd, former managing director at Muir Homes and ex-chair of Mactaggart & Mickel Homes Trade Board, has been appointed to the post of director at Lar Projects

The Scottish National Investment Bank has made a £730,000 investment in DITT Construction Ltd to support the construction of six high-quality, one-bedroom homes in Lerwick. The homes are being designed for key workers and young professionals who can often struggle to find affordable housing. O

Scotland's hotel sector is experiencing a surge in investment, with Q3 2024 figures having reached £110 million, a 150% increase on the five-year quarterly average of £44m, according to Colliers. This brings the year-to-date total to £200 million, an 18% rise compared to 2023. Coll

Forth Ports Limited has appointed Stuart MacGregor as chief financial officer and as a member of the group’s main board. He brings a wealth of expertise to the role, with a career spanning over 30 years in the international drinks and UK house building sectors, in financial leadership, strateg

Tenants have praised a new £4.8 million housing development in Edinburgh. The Rowanbank development, in the Corstorphine area of the city, consists of 33 flats for social rent with Wheatley Homes East.