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One year on from the Housing (Cladding Remediation) (Scotland) Act 2024 coming into force, Hamish Paterson – director and head of building surveying at Thomas & Adamson – reflects on the lessons learned during the first year of Scotland’s national cladding programme and the nex

North Lanarkshire Council leader, Cllr Jim Logue, and housing convenor, Cllr Michael McPake, have officially marked the start of construction at Persimmon Homes West Scotland’s Castle Hill development in Overtown, Wishaw. The councillors were welcomed on site by Persimmon Homes West Scotland m

Scottish Historic Buildings Trust (SHBT) has published a three-year strategy that sets out its plans to restore more at-risk buildings through community partnerships, innovation in project delivery, and entrepreneurial stewardship as the charity approaches its 50th anniversary in 2028. Since its fou

Volunteers from Miller Homes’ Scotland East team have kicked off a new national charity partnership with Groundwork, getting straight into action and reinforcing the housebuilder’s long-term commitment to supporting communities, nature and outdoor learning. The partnership was launched i

A broad coalition of Scottish business and industry organisations has published a joint manifesto setting out a shared economic mandate for the next Scottish Parliament, urging all political parties to prioritise competitiveness, infrastructure delivery and skills as the foundations of sustainable g

Civil, structural and conservation engineering practice Will Rudd has announced a wide-ranging programme of senior promotions and new appointments across its Glasgow, Dublin and newly established Inverness operations, marking a major milestone in the company’s continued UK and Ireland exp

Legislation to raise funds towards Scotland’s cladding remediation programme carries “significant risk” to the housing market, a parliamentary report published today has concluded. Holyrood’s Finance and Public Administration Committee says it is “unconvinced” tha

Christine Jardine, MP for Edinburgh West, visited David Wilson Homes’ West Craigs Quarter development on Friday 28 November to celebrate award-winning project manager Ewan MacLean, and to discuss the wider benefits of the development for the local community and economy. The visit comes as Ewan

Scottish businessmen brothers Sandy and James Easdale have expanded their industrial holdings in Renfrewshire with the acquisition of Meadowside Industrial Estate. The deal, secured for an undisclosed sum, includes 76,000 square feet of prime industrial space and seven acres of land.

Communities Housing Trust (CHT), working in partnership with the Melness Crofters Estate (MCE), has secured planning permission from The Highland Council to build eleven new homes in the Talmine area of Melness. This development marks a significant step forward in population renewal efforts across N

McTaggart Construction has praised Glasgow Kelvin College for opening doors for people who might otherwise be overlooked, improving attainment, and supplying industry with the skilled talent needed to meet Scotland’s economic and social challenges. Against a backdrop of funding cuts to Scotlan

Metal Technology’s Passive House range of windows, doors, and curtain walling is making a significant impact across education and student accommodation projects throughout the UK and Ireland, offering exceptional thermal insulation and airtightness. Notably, the company’s Passive House s

Two brothers from Stonehouse, South Lanarkshire, have celebrated a remarkable double achievement after both being promoted to assistant site managers at Persimmon Homes West Scotland. Alec Smith, 47, and his younger brother Scott, 43, both joined Persimmon on the very same day over 13 years ago as j

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) welcomed more than 600 young people across Scotland this week as they took part in Heritage Careers Week 2025. The festival of career events returned for its second year to spotlight opportunities in the heritage sector.

Brian Hutcheson, partner in Dentons’ Glasgow office and chair of the Investment Property Forum in Scotland, comments on the implications of the Housing (Scotland) Bill once Royal Assent is received and highlights some practical considerations for those operating in the sector. The Housing (Sco