The National Retrofit Hub hosted an open meeting this week, uniting nearly 400 industry professionals in a collaborative effort to revolutionise the retrofit landscape. The diverse audience comprised designers, local authorities, contractors, installers, academics, NGOs, trade associations, finance
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Independent property consultancy Galbraith has appointed Kerry Harvey and Andrew MacLachlan, who join the firm as associate and senior surveyor respectively, both working in the growing commercial property management team. Based in the firm’s new headquarters on George Street, Edinburgh, Kerry
The second phase of major works on the Tay Road Bridge is set to get underway next month.
A commercial judge has held that a structural engineer hired for an Edinburgh building project could not be compelled to execute and deliver a collateral warranty in favour of the landowner over five years after the conclusion of a contract between the engineer and the project’s contractor in
Homes for Scotland (HFS) has called for critical government action after new planning statistics revealed that the average processing times for major housing developments are now taking over a year. Described as “woeful” and “unacceptable” by the sector body, the figures
The old footbridge at Port Glasgow station was successfully removed over the course of the weekend.
The climate emergency, creating a sustainable visitor experience and the conservation and maintenance of buildings and public spaces are some of the actions included in the proposed new management plan for Edinburgh’s Old and New Towns’ World Heritage Site.
Marine, offshore and renewables safety training provider Clyde Training Solutions (CTS) has opened a new training centre in Greater Glasgow.
Robertson Timber Engineering (RTE) is enhancing its mass timber solutions offer in line with customer requirements and combined net zero goals. RTE has been designing, manufacturing and erecting precision-engineered quality frame structures for over 35 years. Having delivered an array of projects, t
First Minister Humza Yousaf has reshuffled his cabinet following the resignations of Elena Whithamin and Michael Matheson.
Arc-Tech Multi-Utilities (MU) has completed an extensive package of works on behalf of Allanwater Homes in Coatbridge.
A section of Royal Terrace in Linlithgow will be closed for two weeks to enable Network Rail to raise the height of the railway boundary wall.
Springfield Properties has signed a new contract worth £15.3 million for the delivery of affordable housing for Highland Housing Alliance (HHA). Supported by funding from the Scottish Government, The Highland Council, and the Highland City Region Deal, the contract will see high-quality and en
With a consultation now underway about a similar post-Grenfell Building Safety Levy to one introduced to impose a levy on certain new builds in England, Ledingham Chalmers LLP partner David Scott looks at what might happen north of the border. After the Grenfell Tower fire in 2017, the UK Gover
Nearly 40,000 sq. ft. of Grade A, city centre office space has become available in one of Edinburgh’s best-known office buildings following a major refurbishment project.


