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Allied Surveyors Scotland has appointed Iain Mercer as its head of commercial agency – Scotland. He joined the business in 2018 as director of commercial agency (east) with the remit of opening the firm’s first east coast commercial agency in Edinburgh.

The Scottish Roofing Awards 2024 was held last week to celebrate the high-quality work of NFRC members across the Scottish region. The luncheon was held at The Grand Central Hotel, Glasgow. Celebrity host Tam Cowan entertained the audience before presenting the awards covering all roofing discipline

The UK Secretary of State for Scotland, Ian Murray MP, and First Minister of Scotland, John Swinney MSP, officially opened the Crop Innovation Centre (CIC) at the James Hutton Institute in Invergowrie last week. Delivered by McLaughlin & Harvey and Oberlanders Architects, the CIC is home to the

Euan Clark, president of the Scottish Building Federation, warns that the construction industry in Scotland is facing a daunting combination of challenges. Within the Scottish construction industry, we are growing increasingly concerned about the constrictions facing the sector.

A construction worker in Missouri saved a little squirrel that was covered from head to toe in wet spray foam. It was a casual day at the construction site when a contractor came to work and suddenly spotted some unexpected furry guests scurrying around his station.

Engineering specialist Akela Ground Engineering, part of Akela Group, has achieved NHBC Accepts certification for its precast foundation system, ABeam.

East Lothian Council has lodged a Pre-Application Notice (PAN) for the masterplan to redevelop the former Wallyford Primary School. As part of the planning process, a three-month public consultation will be carried out.

Lovell Homes has marked the start of a new development, at Central Square in Winchburgh 12 miles from Edinburgh, with a sod-cutting ceremony. The mixed-tenure development will feature 176 energy-efficient homes, with 107 for private sale and 69 available for social rent. 

Tenants have moved into the first ‘net zero ready’ affordable homes to be delivered in Granton Waterfront.

Decisions into planning applications for the final phase of residential development at Bangour Village Hospital site at Dechmont have been delayed for a month.

Taylor Wimpey East Scotland has raised £750 to support The School Bank West Lothian following its recent Spooktacular show home event at Sibbalds Wynd in Bathgate. The donation will go directly to supporting the charity’s Winter Appeal, which aims to provide warm winter co

Edinburgh-based residential and commercial property developer AMA Newtown has confirmed it is the preferred bidder for Summerhall, the arts venue which was faced with a winding up petition at the start of this month. AMA has pledged that the arts will remain a priority in developing a sustainable fu

Dr Scott McGibbon FCIOB is a chartered construction manager from Kirkcaldy who started his construction career as a stonemason. He rose the industry ranks to become managing director of his own Fife-based construction company, Pvotal Consultancy, covering Scotland as well as UK and international pro

The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) is launching its biannual Master Builder Awards. The Awards celebrate high-quality craftsmanship, exceptional customer service and building excellence delivered by Master Builder companies all across the UK.

Real estate advisor CBRE has strengthened its Scotland Industrial and Logistics team with the appointment of Bryce Stewart, who joins as a senior director at the company’s Edinburgh office. Stewart brings more than 30 years’ experience operating in the Scotland markets and has held senio