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In 2014, Edinburgh’s controversial new tram system finally opened to the public and the highly scrutinised Edinburgh Tram Inquiry got underway, writes Steven Stewart. By 2023, a second phase of the tramline had been completed and the inquiry by Lord Hardie concluded. In recent months, City of

South Ayrshire Council is set to consider investing around £1.65 million to help transform Troon. If agreement is given at the meeting of full council on 18 September, three projects will be progressed - the extension of Troon Leisure Club, the internal refurbishment of Troon Municipal Buildin

A construction industry-wide survey seeking views on the issue of Contractor Design Portions (CDP) has been flooded with responses reflecting how important it is as a topic across the sector. The survey, issued by the Construction Quality Improvement Collaborative (CQIC) which was established in ear

The Scottish property industry has highlighted the critical need for clarity from the Scottish Government to support investment in Scotland’s built environment. Scottish Property Federation members and stakeholders gathered in Glasgow today for the SPF Annual Conference to discuss key issues f

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

Roofing and solar provider Forster Group has been appointed by family-owned Priority Care to install 280 state-of-the-art solar panels at two of its Dundee care homes.

John Swinney Finance secretary John Swinney will set the first Scottish tax rates in over 300 years this week as he presents the Draft Scottish Budget 2015/16.

Provost of Fife Jim Leishman has officially opened the brand new 52,000 sq ft Tesco superstore in Dunfermline created by Barr Construction.

A West Yorkshire firm is selling what it claims to be the world's first zombie proof log cabin. Leeds-based Tiger Log Cabins is offering a 10 year anti-zombie guarantee with its ZFC-1, Zombie Fortification Cabin.

Caroline James The Scottish commercial property sector could soon be swamped by a surge in deals ahead of the introduction of a new tax next year.

Philip Hogg The radical overhaul of stamp duty announced by chancellor George Osborne in yesterday’s Autumn Statement has emphasised the need an intermediate band in Scotland’s new Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT), according to Scotland’s home builders industry body.

A new tax which changes the way people pay duty on house purchases has come into effect in Scotland today. The Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT) replaces UK stamp duty under new devolved powers contained in the Scotland Act 2012.

Bids are being sought for civil engineering work worth up to £35 million on canals across Scotland. Managing body Scottish Canals wants to create a five-year framework to cover a range of duties along the country’s 220km long canal system.

MIXED USE and NON-RESIDENTIAL Applicant: Mr James McQueen

Oxgangs Primary School was the first school in Edinburgh to close The City of Edinburgh Council will appoint independent experts to check that the city’s schools are safe to reopen in a move that marks a significant departure from the previous system which saw builders approve their own work.