Peter Reekie, chief executive at Scottish Futures Trust, looks ahead to what 2024 has in store for construction and infrastructure in Scotland, and sets out one area that all organisations should make a priority over the next 12 months. “The pace of change has never been this fast, yet it
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Scotland's commercial property market witnessed £1.5 billion worth of assets changing hands during 2023, as the market adjusted to the sharp rise in interest rates seen since December 2021, according to research from Knight Frank. The independent commercial property consultancy’s analysi
The third core of the 551-bed student accommodation complex at 225 Bath Street, Glasgow, has been completed by GRAHAM and its frame partner, Hampsey Ltd, in less than eight weeks. With each core standing at 36m in Glasgow’s skyline, the project team is celebrating the impressive milestone as t
Aberdeen-based housebuilding firm Stewart Milne Group has collapsed into administration, with the immediate loss of 217 jobs.
Manchester-based property firm AM Sci Tech, a subsidiary of Hurstwood Holdings, has successfully completed the acquisition of Aberdeen Energy Park and Aberdeen Innovation Park. This landmark acquisition encompasses two expansive science parks in Bridge of Don, North of Aberdeen, comprising more than
Wild scenes broke out at a synagogue in Brooklyn after construction workers arrived to fill in an illegally dug tunnel that was being used by young Orthodox Jewish men in an attempt to link the building to a nearby ritual bath.
A historic former school and hospital building in Garnethill will be restored as part of an ambitious plan to create 21 new homes in Glasgow city centre.
A monthly networking event for sustainability professionals from all areas of Scotland's built environment and construction sector is set to launch in Edinburgh this year.
A new housing development for West Lothian residents with learning disabilities and complex care needs has been completed.
Property firm Rettie & Co is forecasting Scottish house prices to rise by around 1.5 per cent in 2024, with overall residential property transaction activity increasing to approximately 4.3 per cent. Rettie sees continued pressure on the private rental sector (PRS), with double-digit increases i
Campion Homes has posted pre-tax losses of £864,071 after sales fell by more than £12 million last year. Accounts show turnover for the Fife-based housebuilder fell from £48.5m in 2022 to £36.3m for the year to June 2023.
Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) was given an early Christmas present after banking a bumper donation from Persimmon’s North Scotland business and the homebuilder’s Charitable Foundation.
Taylor Wimpey East Scotland has made two new senior appointments to complete its local board of directors. Philip Cooper takes over the reins as land and planning director and Pauline Mills is confirmed as the new technical director – both are based in its regional office in Dunfermline.
Moray Council has approved a planning policy that aims to protect the countryside around the region's main towns from development.
New homes warranty and insurance provider NHBC has released its Technical Standards for 2024.


