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Failure to mention planning reform in the Autumn Statement and no new further developments on how major infrastructure projects will be delivered was “a missed opportunity”, according to Rider Levett Bucknall’s (RLB UK) latest Construction Market Intelligence (CMI).

Affiliated chartered surveying firms Shepherd and Hardies have promoted 10 professionals across their growing teams, reflecting their commitment to recognising talent, fostering leadership, and delivering exceptional service to clients. The newly promoted partners and associate partners have demonst

A Scottish offshore wind farm, seeking to deliver a £1 billion opportunity for the supply chain, has submitted its onshore planning application. Bowdun Offshore Wind Farm, planned for 44 km off Stonehaven, has submitted the application for planning permission in principle for the onshore infra

First-time buyers and the self-employed could get a step-up onto the housing ladder, under new plans from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Its priorities for reforms to the mortgage market also include helping homeowners unlock housing wealth for a more comfortable later life.

Members of The Highland Council have agreed a £50 million investment in Dingwall to develop a new Community Point of Delivery (PoD) as part of the Highland Investment Plan.  The Plan is part of the council’s commitment to deliver over £2 billion investment across Highland over

Clark Contracts has been recognised with four shortlistings at the prestigious 2026 Scottish Property Awards.

The 140-year-old Spey Viaduct has collapsed into the River Spey in Moray. Also known as the Garmouth Viaduct, the iron girder bridge has been used as a walking route in recent years.

Eyemouth Harbour Trust has secured a £1.4 million award from The Crown Estate’s Supply Chain Accelerator towards delivery of the technical work required for the next stage of its proposed £250m deep water expansion.

It was top of the construction bill once again as the Lighthouse Charity’s highly anticipated premier fundraising and networking event raised the roof at the Westminster Park Plaza, raising nearly £270,000 for the construction community. Over 950 guests arrived through the doors to a wel

Bellway Homes and four sub-contractors have lent their support to ACCORD Hospice in Paisley by purchasing a twenty-three-foot fir tree for their annual Light up a Life Appeal. The symbolic tree, which is located on the Hospice grounds, enables people to celebrate the life of someone special by spons

Taylor Wimpey West Scotland has donated 165 socks, gloves, scarves and hats to the Glasgow Youth Housing Hub in Govan – run by youth homelessness charity, Rock Trust. As part of its Wrap Up Warm campaign, the homebuilder has donated over 14,000 much-needed winter essentials to 24 homelessness

Build-to-rent (BTR) housing provider Sigma Capital has agreed terms to support the transfer of the UK’s largest portfolio of build-to-rent, single family homes to its new owners, Northern LGPS and Local Pensions Partnership Investments (LPPI) from The PRS REIT plc. The agreement ensures that a

Families will be moving into brand-new affordable homes in Jedburgh in time for Christmas, as Scottish Borders Housing Association (SBHA) completes the first phase of its largest ever development.

Archaeologists in northeastern France have discovered a massive hoard of Roman coinage that served as a household "piggy bank" 1,700 years ago.

Clark Contracts is campaigning to protect the future of Scotland’s construction talent pipeline following news that Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) may suspend its Building Surveying and Construction Management programmes for the 2026/27 academic session. The proposed suspension comes amid