Leo Shand explains how the use of a 3D model has helped collaborate on the new Virgin Hotel in Edinburgh. The new Virgin Hotel in Edinburgh is a flagship project that involves the redevelopment of three existing Grade A-listed buildings and a new build to create a 5-star hotel with 225 bedrooms. The
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Robertson Group's commitment to being socially, economically and environmentally responsible has been outlined in its 2030 Responsible Business Strategy, which was launched today. Centred around three key themes; Our People; Our Partners and Our Planet, the objective of the strategy is to enhan
Andy Irvine is to retire as chairman of JLL Scotland at the end of the year following a 42-year career with the firm. The former Scotland rugby international joined Jones Lang Wootton in 1978 to create a specialised investment team in Edinburgh and was promoted to lead the Edinburgh office in 1986.
Work at a housing site in Bishopton has been suspended after a piling rig fell over yesterday.
Ogilvie Construction has started construction work on new Community Custody Units (CCU) in Dundee and Glasgow for the Scottish Prison Service (SPS). The community-based units are part of a new approach to the management of women in custody in Scotland, with the women who will be living there assesse
hub South West has held its final highly successful online event of 2020. Nearly 60 Zoom-based participants from companies in construction and related sectors based in Lanarkshire, Ayrshire and Dumfries and Galloway, heard a presentation from Skills Development Scotland’s Drew Reid on skills g
Engineering firm BiFab has gone into administration after failing to secure any new contracts and a decision by Scottish ministers against nationalising the company. In order to save BiFab from closure in 2017, and to support the delivery of SSE’s Beatrice Offshore Wind project, the Scottish G
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) is changing its apprenticeship support to enable all levy-registered construction employers to benefit from an expanded support service. Currently, CITB offers employer and apprentice support for its 7,000 contracted apprenticeships, about a third
Conservation charity, the National Trust for Scotland has launched one of its more unusual ‘appeals’ as it seeks landowners to donate turf to help reconstruct a traditional turf-walled ‘creel’ house in Glencoe. Creel houses have been completely lost from Scotland’s arch
MIXED USE and NON-RESIDENTIAL Applicant: The Victoria & Albert Halls Trust
Clear expectations on the management of Common Good land by local authorities will help make the most of this unique form of ownership for communities, according to the latest protocol from the Scottish Land Commission.
Gourock-based commercial property firm Bowman Rebecchi has expanded into the residential letting sector with Glasgow-headquartered agency Newton Letting. Bowman Rebecchi Letting, operated by Andrew Bowman and Marco Rebecchi, is a collaborative venture, jointly owned with Newton Lettings’ manag
West of Scotland Housing Association (WSHA) has shared this image of the progress made with its new homes at Fielden Street in East Glasgow.
Hart Builders has started on site at a development of 69 high quality affordable new homes at Coopersknowe in Galashiels for Eildon Housing Association.
Taylor Wimpey East Scotland has secured a Resolution to Grant detailed planning permission from the City of Edinburgh Council for 132 new homes at West Mains in Ratho Station. Situated on land off Hillwood Gardens, towards the eastern boundary of Ratho Station, this 11.33-acre site is identified for


