Property specialist Ediston has unveiled proposals for the redevelopment of Egyptian Halls on Union Street, following Glasgow City Council’s decision to appoint the company as the preferred bidder. Built in 1872, the Grade A listed building is considered the city’s finest example of Alex
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Nicola Woodward, senior director and head of the Edinburgh office at Lichfields, examines how current housing policy in Scotland, and the growing number of out-of-date local development plans, are affecting housing delivery. Scotland has been in a declared housing emergency since May 2024, yet the d
Work got underway this week on a £440,000 project that will make it easier for passengers to access Dunkeld & Birnam station as well as popular walking routes in the area.
Moray Council has agreed to progress an internal repurposing project to meet the future capacity requirements at Elgin High School.
New homes warranty and insurance provider NHBC has hosted the second annual Innovators - Affordable Housing event in partnership with the British Property Federation (BPF). A continuation of NHBC’s popular Innovators series, this year’s event was called ‘Mind the gap – f
Scotland has become the first nation in the UK to require swift‑nesting bricks in all new buildings, following the passage of the Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill. For the housing and construction sector, the move introduces a new mandatory design element that developers will need to incorporat
The Blindwells Development Area is the largest of seven strategic sites included in The Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal (ESES Deal) which have been identified as being able to deliver new housing at pace and scale in the areas where national need and demand is greatest.
Scottish Historic Buildings Trust (SHBT) has published a three-year strategy that sets out its plans to restore more at-risk buildings through community partnerships, innovation in project delivery, and entrepreneurial stewardship as the charity approaches its 50th anniversary in 2028. Since its fou
Burges Salmon has announced the appointment of four new partners, including two in Scotland, effective from 1 May 2026. This year’s partner appointments include Edinburgh-based Paula McGeady and Patrick Munro from the firm’s planning & compulsory purchase team.
Consulting engineering firm Civic has acquired Edinburgh-based structural and civil engineering consultancy Quattro, bringing a team of 15 engineers and technicians into the business. Founded in 2009, Quattro Consult Limited (incorporating Stuart McTaggart Limited) has built a reputation for tr
Network Rail is set to carry out £4 million of improvements to bridges across the Inverclyde line.
Clyde Valley Housing Association, in partnership with Wilson Developments, welcomed Màiri McAllan, cabinet secretary for housing, along with colleagues from the Scottish Government and South Lanarkshire Council, to the redevelopment of the former Lanark Grammar School to see first‑hand the
Ayrshire debt, housing and welfare advice charity CHAP has launched an exciting new partnership with Morgan Sindall Construction that aims to equip secondary school pupils with the financial skills needed to prepare them for life beyond the classroom and into adulthood. Established in 2005, CHAP&rsq
Edinburgh-based property investment and management business ArcGroup has reported strong trading performance, with combined revenues circa £2 million and turnover forecast to reach £3.2m this year. Formed in 2023 by three female directors with over 50 years’ cumulative industry exp
The Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has launched its search for this year’s most promising apprentices and trainees in the construction plant industry. Entries are now open for the CPA Stars of the Future Awards 2026, and nominating has never been easier. Nominations can be made onli


