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Architect Huw Lloyd Jones has announced his retirement from Rio Architects, the practice he found 22 years ago. After a long and distinguished career spanning over 37 years, Huw will retire from his duties with a phased approach, being retained as a consultant to ensure a smooth transition with exis

Miller Homes has announced the appointment of two senior roles within the group. David Skelton has joined the team as head of learning and development, and Jo Stott has assumed the role of group head of environmental sustainability.

Office take-up in Aberdeen in the first quarter of 2022 has already exceeded the total annual take-up for last year, with 195,905 sq ft of office deals completed in the first three months of the year, according to the latest research from Savills. By comparison, Savills says, the average Q1 tak

Confidence continues to return to Aberdeen’s industrial property market, after a strong first three months in 2022, according to new analysis from Knight Frank. The independent commercial property consultancy found that 235,344 sq. ft. of industrial space was transacted during the first quarte

Cala Homes (West) has announced it will relocate from its Falkirk HQ to Glasgow in a move that will firm up its commitment to the city and complement its new hybrid working model whilst bringing the team closer to its key sites and developments in the West of Scotland.

The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) has published its 2022 Scottish Local Government elections manifesto ahead of the election on May 6.

Riverside Scotland has announced the appointment of two new repairs contractors and another grounds maintenance contractor following successful tender exercises. Bell Group has been appointed to carry out all reactive repairs to customers’ homes and empty properties, as well as undertakin

Springfield Properties opened a public consultation earlier this week concerning proposals for a brownfield site near Main Street in the Hilltown area of Dundee.

MIXED USE and NON-RESIDENTIAL Applicant: Alterations to an existing car park layout, installation of garden centre enclosure, external concession unit, 2 trolley shelters and temporary pharmacy unit with associated works

West Lothian Council has expressed its disappointment over the escalating cost of delivering a new railway station in Winchburgh.

Thenue Housing Association has applied for planning permission for 41 units for social rent in Dalmarnock.

A woman has married her cat in a bizarre bid to prevent landlords from evicting her furry friend and to enjoy her lease under the same conditions.

Geoenergy and green hydrogen company Getech has announced the commencement of demolition works at the former SGN Commercial Services (SGN) gas holder site in Inverness.

Multi-disciplinary bridge works specialist Spencer Group has come up with a unique method to carry out essential works on an historic structure. Spencer Group is carrying out the design, construction, installation and maintenance of a temporary walkway for Grade II listed Connel Bridge, close to Oba

More than a hundred years since coming into being, the Inverness Architectural Association (IAA) is rebranding to become the Highland and Islands Architectural Association (HIAA).