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The latest participant in our Just a Minute feature is Alan Wilson, managing director of SELECT, the trade association for the electrical contracting industry in Scotland. Name: Alan Wilson

Minister for local government, housing and planning Kevin Stewart MSP visited CCG Homes’ flagship development Riverford Gardens this week as work continues on the final range of private homes. Kevin Stewart MSP with CCG managing director Calum Murray

James Gibb property manager Charlie Leask details his experiences to date and how a Heriot-Watt University course will arm him and future property managers with futurefit skills. Looking back, I think I was always destined to work in property. Brought up in a family that refurbished properties, my d

Wellness and stylish city living are amongst the key focuses for Glasgow's commercial real estate market whilst and further overseas investment is expected for Edinburgh, according to the 2020 Commercial Real Estate Forecast from Avison Young.

Aberdeen’s office market is now entering recovery mode, after experiencing the strongest year of demand for offices since the Energy sector downturn of 2014, according to Savills. During 2019, Aberdeen saw total office take-up of 513,525 sq ft, (47,708 sq m) compared with 388,277 sq ft (36,075

House prices in Scotland are growing faster than the rest of the UK, however, Scottish Building Society chief Paul Denton has warned that demand outstrips supply.  House prices in Scotland are growing faster than the rest of the UK with the average property £154,798 – an increa

Rooftec (Scotland) Ltd has successfully pitched for a public sector contract thanks to procurement support from Business Gateway Falkirk. The organisation provided training about how the public sector operates, crucial policies and information required when submitting tender documents and raised awa

Glasgow has been voted as the worst city in the UK for potholes. As reported by the Daily Record, a survey revealed that nine in 10 locals claim they have to dodge them on a daily basis. 

Gerard McMahon has taken over the role of managing director of Pacific Building with effect from today. Joining the company from Esh Group, where he was regional director, Mr McMahon replaces current MD Brian Gallacher who remains to taking up the positions of company chairman and business developme

Canadian real estate firm Carttera has this week lodged full plans for its revised housing development at Aberdeen’s Rubislaw Quarry.

Collective Architecture has secured planning approval for a new project at Glengarnock.

Sanctuary Homes has submitted an application seeking to amend its plans for the old Victoria Infirmary site in Glasgow. Glasgow City Council had previously granted planning permission to create 413 new flats, plus offices and retail units, on the site.

The Scottish Government’s Building Scotland Fund (BSF) has topped £100 million of financial support for housing, regeneration and industrial and commercial developments throughout the country. (from left) Tim Griffin, Michael Laird Associates; Cameron Cook, Amber Infrastructure; Derek Ma

Civil engineering firm WM Donald has successfully navigated a “protracted local area recession” with a steady turnover and a return to profit. The North East company recorded a turnover of £33.7 million for the year ending March 31 2019, while pretax profit for the period rose to &

Halliday Fraser Munro has submitted plans to demolish three warehouses in Aberdeen to make way for 33 apartments.