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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

A memorandum of understanding has been signed between regeneration specialist Urban Union and the City of Glasgow College to provide meaningful work experience for students studying courses related to the built environment. The memorandum supports the commitment of social value and career developmen

A new generation of skilled professionals with expert training in traditional construction crafts are ready to support historic buildings across Fife after successfully completing a range of specialist qualifications. Inverkeithing’s Heritage Regeneration project is still underway, but one par

Building services provider Arc-Tech (Scotland) has announced an intake of trade apprentices for the seventh straight year. Three apprentices will join the £25 million turnover company in August and embark upon a four-year, industry-recognised programme to become qualified heating engineers and

CIH Scotland, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) in Scotland and Consumer Scotland have issued their responses to key government consultations on two key areas linked to the statutory target to meet net zero by 2045. The Heat in Buildings Bill, expected to be introduced later this year, would

One of Edinburgh's newest and greenest office developments, 30 Semple Street, has secured its first pre-letting tenant six months before construction completes. Six months prior to completion of building works, independent pensions and investment advisory firm Hymans Robertson is the first tenant to

Twenty of Scotland’s most impressive recent building projects have been revealed as finalists in the RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) Awards, Scotland 2024. The projects, which include a hotel, community hub and museum will be judged by an expert judging panel.

National Gas has secured Ofgem Strategic Innovation Funding (SIF) to study a new type of underground hydrogen energy storage – developed by Edinburgh storage specialists Gravitricity – as a potential technology in their plan to decarbonise the UK gas network. Gravitricity's H2FlexiStore

In the run-up to the Scottish Home Awards 2024, Lorna Cameron, CEO of Horizon Housing Association, says organisations pioneering accessible and inclusive housing hold the key to a more equal and sustainable housing future. A quiet but remarkable revolution is underway as new homes spring up across S

Persimmon apprentices showcased their bricklaying skills to Jenny Gilruth MSP, as the education secretary marked the homebuilder’s milestone donation of materials to construction colleges across Scotland. The cabinet secretary joined apprentices and members of staff at Ayrshire College’s