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RICS Scotland 2015 Awards Launch The RICS Awards showcase the very best projects from throughout Scotland in areas which include; Community Benefit, Design through Innovation, Residential, Infrastructure, Tourism and Leisure, Commercial, Building Conservation and Regeneration.

MIXED USE and NON-RESIDENTIAL Applicant: The Co-operative Group and Lidl UK GMBH

An eco-house builder in New Zealand had an entire wall stolen from a partly-built new home in a suspected case of industrial espionage. Burglars forced entry into the True Green Homes property outside Christchurch overnight and sliced precise cuts into the walls.

A historic Glasgow office block has been brought into the 21st century following a £1.9 million facelift. The Culzean Building has undergone major renovations which have included the introduction of air conditioning and the owners have now launched a search for new tenants.

The number of new homes in the UK has continued to increase on last year's high volumes, according to new figures released by the NHBC. A total of 137,500 new homes were registered across the UK for the rolling 12 months (Sept 2013 - August 2014).

A renewable energy firm has won its appeal against the rejection of plans for its proposed wind farm near Langholm. RES had planned to construct a 15-turbine wind farm at Solwaybank, close to Scotland's border with England, but the scheme was refused by Dumfries and Galloway Council due to "seismic"

The Glasgow Institute of Architects has unveiled a shortlist of five finalists in an architectural design competition to revamp the derelict Springburn Winter Gardens.

Plans to create a new £5 million clubhouse at Donald Trump’s Aberdeenshire golf resort have been approved by Aberdeenshire Council.

Keepmoat’s regeneration team in Scotland has secured £23 million of contracts in the last quarter - its most successful period of tendering to date. The new business wins include work programmes aimed at improving the energy efficiency of social housing properties on behalf of councils in Renfrew

Aberdeen city centre master plan consultation being held The first in a series of consultation events in Aberdeen on proposals for a city centre master plan is being held.

MIXED USE and NON-RESIDENTIAL Applicant: Ediston Properties Ltd for Tesco Pension Trustees Ltd

A US property development firm is using drones to share more and encourage their investors to take an active interest in the process of development. From using aerial photographs of progress to rides over sites, construction updates from developers can reach their investors around the world in a mat

Martin Chown and Mike Crockart MP on the Forth Bridge Balfour Beatty hosted local MP Mike Crockart on the Forth Bridge where he met with Balfour Beatty’s director of supply chain and procurement, Martin Chown, to discuss the contribution Balfour Beatty is making to the local economy.

RICS Scotland’s new headquarters will be officially opened today by Minister for Local Government and Planning, Derek Mackay, MSP. Located at 125 Princes Street the new, state of the art offices also host Planning Aid Scotland, Built Environment Forum Scotland and the Scottish Arbitration Centre,

Derelict East Dunbartonshire building to be replaced with housing A burnt-out derelict building in Kirkintilloch town centre will be demolished and replaced with 15 new homes, East Dunbartonshire Council has announced.