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Funders are out in force and looking for opportunities as the commercial property sector in Scotland once again demonstrates its resilience, writes Ian Woods as he analyses trends in various sectors and critiques government policies. This time last year, it would have taken a large amount of br

Taylor Wimpey East Scotland has confirmed that it has secured detailed planning consent from East Lothian Council for the first 137 new homes and nine two-bedroom affordable apartments in its new Dolphingstone development. This marks a significant step towards the creation of a new neighbourhood of

Dundas has appointed Paul Winters as its new construction director in a move the housebuilder said signals a robust phase of growth and expansion. With more than 30 years in the industry and a portfolio of managing large-scale projects, Paul will bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to Dundas.

Construction work is now under way on a new modern home for Paisley Grammar School - with some of the pupils who will attend the new building on hand to help 'break ground' on the project.

Engineers will be working around-the-clock from 19 until 22 July as work to support electrification of the East Kilbride to Glasgow railway line continues.

Barratt Homes has warned Aberdeen City Council bosses that it could abandon plans to construct 91 homes at the site of the demolished Cordyce School if financial support for the development can't be offered by the council. The warning comes as it was revealed that the council received £4 milli

Weed control, ground maintenance and tree management specialist Complete Weed Control (CWC) has secured a major maintenance contract with Amey for roads in the north-east of Scotland. The Lanarkshire company, which now covers the greater part of Scotland from its recently acquired base in Larkhall,

Scottish Government plans to address cuts to affordable rented housing through private investment are in danger of destabilising Scotland’s social housing, the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) has warned. During her opening speech at SFHA’s annual conference in Glasgow,

After less than a year in his job, a Scottish Water apprentice has clinched both Scottish and UK top awards for his innovative work and presentation on using the natural flow of water to generate electricity.

Taylor Wimpey West Scotland returned to school last week to remind the children at Wallacewell Primary in Robroyston about health and safety. As construction at Taylor Wimpey West Scotland’s development of new homes at nearby Monument Way is well underway, and homeowners are now moving in, the

Argyll Estates and European spirits company Stock Spirits Group, owner of the Clan Campbell whisky brand, have submitted plans for a £25 million malt whisky distillery at Inveraray Castle, seat of the Duke of Argyll, who is chief of Clan Campbell. The proposed Inveraray Distillery aims to prod

A former care home in Wishaw is to become assisted living apartments for young adults to live independent lives in a managed environment. In 2023, Thornhill Care Home in Wishaw closed its doors before being purchased by South Lanarkshire care provider Keane Premier Healthcare. Working with S2 Archit

Scottish commercial property company HFD has appointed Lisa Gribben as property management director to support the operation and growth of its serviced offices portfolio. Ms Gribben was previously a partner at commercial property consultancy Knight Frank, covering the whole of Scotland, and has over

A team from Taylor Wimpey have raised £2,973 for charity after taking part in the Taylor Wimpey Challenge on Saturday 18th May. The homebuilder’s annual fundraising event, now in its 10th year, raises money to support the Youth Adventure Trust (YAT), a charity which inspires vulnerable y

Work to return the M8 in Glasgow to full traffic capacity will continue until 2026 with the project now expected to cost between £126-£152 million. Transport Scotland said the installation of temporary propping systems at the M8 Woodside Viaducts has been further delayed after ongoing de