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The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators has paid tribute to chartered quantity surveyor and registered adjudicator John Nicolson, who has passed away. An established quantum expert with over 40 years' experience in construction within building, civil, structural, rail, utilities, mecha

Bold expansion moves and a proactive financial approach have paid dividends for Chap Group amidst challenging market conditions. The Aberdeenshire construction firm has revealed higher turnover and profits for the year to September 30 2023.

An industry-wide survey has been launched today to find out how Contractor Design Portion (CDP) can impact more positively on construction quality. Led by the Construction Quality Improvement Collaborative (CQIC), which was launched 12 months ago to further embed a quality culture across Scotland&rs

Firms from across the built environment are joining forces this week as businesses team up to raise money for charity. Edinburgh-based all trades insurance reinstatement specialist INSUREPAIR ® and Shepherd Chartered Surveyors are the headline sponsors of The Big Match, which takes place in the

Robertson Property Limited has submitted a planning application to Moray Council for a mixed-use regeneration development. If granted, an area of South Street will be transformed into residential homes, commercial units and a Business Enterprise Hub.

Integrated Environmental Solutions (IES) has secured a strategic investment from the Apax Global Impact Fund, advised by Apax Partners LLP. The deal, which will see the Apax Global Impact Fund acquire a controlling stake in the Glasgow-based firm, subject to customary antitrust approvals, marks the

A community project is underway in Knoydart to improve cycling facilities for visitors and residents. The Knoydart Foundation is leading the project to refurbish a former generator shed close to the pier and The Old Forge community-owned pub.

Following four years of transition, Scotland's office sector has shifted to a split with some occupiers taking less but higher quality space to accommodate a hybrid work pattern and others making their existing space work better for them with greater cost certainty. The analysis from Ryden's Scottis

Registrations have opened for the Forth Bridge Abseil which is run by Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland, in partnership with Network Rail and Balfour Beatty. Taking place on Sunday, 16th June, adventure-seekers will abseil 165 feet from the iconic UNESCO World Heritage Site for good causes. The eve

The passing of the Scottish Budget 2024/25 at Holyrood yesterday will perpetuate housing inequality across the country and limit the number of new homes coming forward across all tenures, sector body Homes for Scotland (HFS) has warned. The Budget includes more than £1.3 billion for the W

Independent housebuilder Dandara has received a highly regarded award from warranty advisor Premier Guarantee for its new Wallace View development in Dunblane, Stirlingshire. The development of 18 high-specification homes has been honoured with a ‘Quality Recognition Award’, which c

The Mears Foundation, the independent charitable arm of Mears Group, has donated more than £240,000 to projects and initiatives across the UK and Northern Ireland in 2023. The foundation supported 48 employee-led projects which alleviate fuel poverty, digital poverty, social isolation, and lon

To coincide with New Homes Week, George Buchanan discusses the importance of opening up creative dialogue between architects and developers at a much earlier stage. As a seasoned architect, I'm no stranger to the built environment and the challenges we face in creating new homes. If I could share on

The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) has shortlisted 17 projects for the 2024 RIAS Awards. Winners of the prestigious prize, announced on June 4, will become the ‘longlist’ for the RIAS Andrew Doolan Best Building in Scotland Award – one of the most significant

Clark Contracts has presented the top-performing student from its Academy in the 2022-2023 academic year with the Alan Calder Memorial Prize. The award was established in 2008 following the passing of Clark Contracts employee, Alan Calder. Alan, a Chartered Quantity Surveyor, joined Clark Contracts