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Allied Surveyors Scotland has appointed Stewart Gorman as a valuation surveyor to its commercial department in Edinburgh. Mr Gorman, 31, joins from the Stirling office of rival firm J&E Shepherd Chartered Surveyors where he was based for four years.

Sandra Lindsay, formerly the head of development at Wheatley Group, has taken on the role as development director for building and construction firm The JR Group. A chartered planner who is well respected throughout the industry, Sandra brings with her unrivalled experience across the public and pri

Scottish Water’s latest solar power scheme is helping to protect the coastal community of Oban from the effects of climate change. The installation of 556 roof-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) panels at Tullich Water Treatment Works (WTW) on the outskirts of the town is now complete.

Homebuilder Persimmon North Scotland has partnered with Kingdom Housing Association to deliver much-needed new homes in Markinch. The 23 homes have been built on Persimmon’s West Mill development in Markinch and the mixture of properties, ranging from one-five bedrooms, has now been transferre

It has been revealed that property listings for sale in Scotland have seen a substantial uptick across several cities, according to a recent study by estate and letting agents DJ Alexander Ltd. The most noteworthy increases from August 2022 to August 2023 were in Inverness with an 83% rise

M&E specialist A. Alexander Group has been appointed to deliver mechanical, electrical, fire and security services for a new Glasgow city centre hotel. The Address Collective is a boutique Irish brand and The Address Hotel Glasgow is the company’s first Scottish location situated at the co

Bricklayer Stuart Alexander has been playing a part in this year’s Edinburgh Fringe after swapping his spirit level for a guitar. The West Lothian brickie who used to perform in local venues in the late ‘80s, turned back the clock to hit the stage as a member of Back In Time For Tea, a c

Insch school pupils swapped the classroom for the construction site as part of their recent learning. The primary pupils - learning about agriculture and land use - were given a tour of the new Rothney West development in Insch by Allan Brown, managing director at Drumrossie Homes.

Pre-application consultation is underway regarding a proposal to deliver a student residential complex and a block of affordable homes in Glasgow city centre. Urban regeneration specialist Vita Group has earmarked a site at 20 India Street, Charing Cross, for the development and hopes to submit a pl

Up to £960,000 is to be made available to support the delivery of affordable homes and facilities in remote and rural areas. Provided jointly by the Scottish Government and Nationwide Foundation, funding for Communities Housing Trust and South of Scotland Community Housing over three year

Three new recruits have joined Colliers Project & Building Consultancy team enhancing its building surveying and energy & sustainability services for clients. George Cunningham has joined as a director in the Birmingham office as part of the mechanical & electrical services team, while T

Persimmon Homes is continuing to invest in its future talent pipeline after reaching a record number of apprentices across Scotland. The latest intake of 12 new apprentices has seen the total number hit 45 on Persimmon sites across the country.

In the recent case of Tilbury Douglas Construction Limited v Ove Arup & Partners Scotland Limited CA117/21 [2023] CSOH 53 the issue of prescription was revisited by Lord Harrower at a preliminary proof, writes Karen Cornwell. By way of background, the ongoing case involves the development of a f

The National Retrofit Hub has appointed Simon McWhirter, deputy chief executive of the UK Green Building Council, to its board. He joins a highly experienced team of experts who have over 100 years of combined experience in influential roles within the retrofit housing sector.

Morris & Spottiswood has demonstrated its commitment to health and safety excellence by achieving two prestigious RoSPA Awards, with Livingston Building Services achieving its first. Based in Glasgow and Livingston, Morris & Spottiswood Scotland was awarded a Gold Medal (6 con