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A long-term Robertson team member has been named as ‘the face of construction’ in the North of Scotland by his industry peers.  Eric Davidson, associate at KLM Partnership (left), and Raymond More, business development director at Robertson Northern

Plans have been submitted to convert a former nursing home in Loanhead into 20 new homes. Covell Matthews Architects submitted an updated planning application to Midlothian Council with calls for 'conservative surgery' to later extensions at outbuildings at Mayburn House.

Construction consultancy Doig+Smith is celebrating a double achievement having been awarded Investors in People Platinum and Investors in Young People Gold Accreditations. Both awards are the highest level available on the Investors in People (IIP) framework, endorsing Doig+Smith’s commitment

An industry-wide consultation on the use of cash retentions in construction has been launched by the Scottish Government.

The West of Scotland Branch of the Lighthouse Club held its annual dinner again this year at the Glasgow Grand Central Hotel, raising nearly £25,000 for the construction industry charity.

Gary Logan, chair of the Building Contractor Training Group (BCTG), explains how the training group is addressing the skills shortage, thanks to CITB funding. It’s well understood that the construction industry faces a shortage of skilled workers. To get round this, all industry stakeholders n

Working on behalf of the City of Edinburgh Council, Glasgow-based contractor CCG has successfully installed a range of brand new, high-performance timber fire doors to two towers in the centre of Leith.

Glasgow City Council has considered the findings of its recent heritage best value review.

An architect has stopped producing computer renderings while her projects are still in the design phase, instead favouring models, sketches and collages to encourage collaboration and develop more exciting buildings.

Emtec Building Services has marked a number of significant milestones, developments and new appointments within its Scottish region.

Build-to-rent (BTR) developer and operator Moda Living has secured planning permission for the final phase of its £215 million Springside development in Edinburgh.

Recently rebranded developer HBD has announced a new senior hire and promotion at its Glasgow base as it embarks on a period of significant investment and growth in Scotland.  The firm has appointed Matt Bellshaw as director for Scotland, leading growth north of the border.  Matt has over

Tulloch Homes has reported a 2.4% increase in turnover and predicted a steady year ahead powered by the ongoing dualling of the A9 between Perth and the Highlands. The Inverness-based group booked turnover of £51.1 million for the year to the end of June, up on the previous year’s £

Courts can, in appropriate cases, devise a remedy to protect the good faith purchaser in a gratuitous alienation, the Supreme Court has concluded in a case that turned on the meaning of “adequate consideration” in the Insolvency Act 1986 and which has been remitted to the Inner House of

Hardies Property & Construction Consultants has marked the latest stage in its strategy to expand its operations throughout the West of Scotland with the acquisition of Glasgow-based Allan & Hanel Chartered Surveyors. The move comes 15 months after Hardies acquired Glasgow-based construction