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The former Jenners department store in Edinburgh, which is currently undergoing a conversion into a 96-bedroom hotel, caught fire today. A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesman said it responded to reports of a fire to the rear of the empty building on Rose Street at about 11:29.

The winners of NHBC’s Pride in the Job 2022 Supreme Awards have been announced following a ceremony in London last week. Organised by NHBC, Pride in the Job celebrates site managers who have achieved the very highest standards in house building. It is the most highly regarded competition in th

A landmark historic building on Paisley High Street is being restored and brought back into use – thanks to a council programme designed to preserve the town centre’s unique historic architecture.

The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) has revealed the shortlist for its 2023 RIAS Awards. The RIAS Awards demonstrate the quality and breadth of architectural endeavour in Scotland. All types and size of architectural project can win a RIAS Award, and all shortlisted buildin

Businessmen Sandy and James Easdale have been given the green light to develop a former Department of Work and Pensions building in Port Glasgow into a new £2 million drive-through. Their project is planned for the former DWP building at the corner of Scarlow Street and Greenock Road and

Dan Williams has been appointed as managing director of Skanska UK’s building services operating unit, which specialises in facilities management and mechanical, electrical and public health (MEP) engineering. Mr Williams moves into the managing director role from his current position of opera

New York’s famous Flatiron Building returns to auction today after the successful initial bidder failed to make the first down payment.

South Ayrshire Council will work with the South Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership (SAHSCP) and NHS Ayrshire & Arran to turn the former Hourstons building and the Arran Mall in Ayr into a 'Living Well Village.' The decision was taken at this week's cabinet meeting with councillors agree

Highland councillors have approved plans to demolish a defective block at Thurso High School at a cost of £1.2 million instead of repairing it for nearly £8 million. Despite the council's Caithness committee backing the £7.5m repair plan, the full council this week voted to demolis

St Andrews Timber and Building Supplies has launched a new landscaping division of the business as part of a £1 million expansion. The Edinburgh-based firm serves both trade and retail customers across the Scottish central belt from four locations in Edinburgh, Livingston and Paisley with over

Dollar Academy has been granted planning permission from Clackmannanshire Council to build its pioneering Futures Institute, designed to provide a physical home for the school’s progressive educational programme, the Futures Institute at Dollar Academy (FIDA). The domed building, which will si

A property investment group is set to grow its portfolio following the completion of a major residential transformation of a historic building in Falkirk town centre.

For today's Scottish Housing Day, Cruden Group MD Steven Simpson talks about the challenges facing the housebuilding industry and the way that Cruden is taking a new approach and adapting its strategy for long-term success. As we mark Scottish Housing Day, it gives the chance to reflect on the

Scotland’s best site managers have been recognised for achieving the highest standards in house building after winning the most highly regarded competition in the industry. Organised by the National House Building Council (NHBC), the UK’s leading new homes warranty and insurance provider

Mechanical and electrical engineering services specialist Livingston Building Services Limited (LBS) has reported strong growth in the last year, with improved turnover and profitability and a positive forecast of continued development into 2024. Turnover for the last financial year (ending December