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An Aberdeen firm which provides hi-tech surveying and inspection services across multiple sectors such as construction, rail and energy, has been backed with a business loan from BE Group Debt Finance Scotland. The funding will allow Innovair to invest in innovative solutions and bring more res

Edinburgh-headquartered residential development and urban regeneration specialist Sigma Capital Group has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary has secured a further £200 million funding boost to invest in new-build homes for the private rented sector. Sigma PRS Management

Research into Edinburgh’s future commercial property needs commissioned by the City of Edinburgh Council will inform City Plan 2030, helping future proof the success of Edinburgh for generations to come, the authority has said today.

Green MSP Andy Wightman has accused the SNP and Scottish Conservatives of attempting to “sabotage” his proposals to tighten controls over short-term lets. Mr Wightman’s proposed amendment to the Planning Bill would require planning permission to be sought in all case

The Scottish Government has failed to prevent SMEs in the construction supply chain from suffering from poor payment performance, according to a new industry survey.

Commercial property consultant Ryden has announced several senior promotions across Scotland. Alan Booth, part of the project management team based in Glasgow, and Greg Limb, from the recently launched residential investment & development department in Edinburgh, have both been made partner.

Work on East Lothian’s newest primary school is well under way at Letham Mains, Haddington.

Union members in construction and some environmental services within Dundee City Council are to be balloted for industrial action. More than 500 workers will receive a ballot from June 3.

Kier has warned shareholders this morning that profits in the current financial year would be substantially lower than expected.

The Considerate Constructors Scheme is running a survey to understand how the issue of worker fatigue is being addressed in the industry.

Regular building inspections, the establishment of compulsory owners’ associations and Building Reserve Funds must be written into legislation to protect the future of Scotland’s tenement buildings, according to a new report.

A turf cutting ceremony was held yesterday to mark the start of Stage 2 of the West Link roads project in Inverness. RJ McLeod (Contractors) Ltd has been awarded the contract to realign General Booth Road to join the A82 at a new roundabout to allow linkage to the previously constructed Queens Park

Students at the University of Glasgow have benefitted from two Constructionarium construction practice workshops which offered hands-on experience in the sector.

Plans by Thenue Housing to develop 77 new homes in the Calton area of Glasgow have been given the green light.

The role of women in construction is being championed by Morris & Spottiswood with the appointment of three new female staff. Project administrator Kirstie McWilliams, financial accountant Hannah Milligan and HR business partner Rachel Sutcliffe have all been recruited at the firm.