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Property developer Andy Hadden discusses the future of the workplace. What do you really want from your life? Pre-pandemic, this was a question that many of us didn’t really give much time to consider. Our decisions mostly revolved around the shorter-term questions of where would we like

Bellway is to deliver much needed new affordable homes on behalf of Barrhead Housing Association located on Blackbyres Road in the town. Located in a picturesque setting within walking distance of Gleniffer Braes Country Park, the collection of properties will form part of a second phase of resident

Plans to convert Lairhillock Lodge near Stonehaven into two three-bedroom and three four-bedroom homes have been approved by Aberdeenshire Council. The former guest house has been closed for almost a year after it fell victim to the oil downturn in the North East.

Central Belt-based Ochilview Developments is now half way sold from plan in the first phase of its new development, No1 Old Bellsdyke Road, Larbert, just a short distance from Forth Valley Hospital.

Aggregate Industries’ contracting division has made history by completing the UK’s first carbon-neutral pavement scheme.

Willie Miller, the designer and urbanist who founded Willie Miller Urban Design (WMUD), passed away on January 12 after a short illness. A statement on the firm's website reads: "Willie was a much-loved husband and father and had a huge circle of friends and professional colleagues. H

Highly-experienced transport director John Owens has joined the UK transport team at Stantec as director of roads. Supporting the development of Stantec’s transport service offering and the growth of the UK transport team, his role will see him working with major clients, contractors and local

A massive spend in Falkirk Council’s housing stock has been agreed with £332 million committed over the next five years for improvements to existing homes and provision of additional homes. In 2021/22 alone, £23.4m will be spent on improvements to around 5,000 properties with &poun

Scottish Borders Council is being recommended to back proposals for a £46 million full-rebuild of Peebles High School. The proposal follows a feasibility study examining the benefits, cost and timescales of a full new-build of the school as opposed to a part-rebuild of the facilities damaged a

Developers behind proposals for a residential-led development at Edinburgh's Seafield Road are to give the public a chance to have their say.

Shoosmiths has paid tribute to its former head of real estate Steve Dougherty, who passed away last week at the age of 59 following a battle with cancer. A highly experienced real estate lawyer, Mr Dougherty trained with Morton Fraser before joining Archibald Campbell and Harley. After the firm merg

The Scottish Joint Industry Board (SJIB) said there is now “overwhelming industry support” for regulation of the electrical industry and is urging more professionals to make their voices heard. The construction body insists protection of title is vital to protect consumers across Scotlan

LGIM Real Assets has published its strategy to deliver net zero carbon across its 76 million sq ft UK real estate portfolio by 2050. Legal & General said it sees the task of addressing climate change as a key growth driver, and the multi-billion pound investment that it requires over the co

Kingdom Housing Association (KHA) has appointed a number of consultants to its new Consultant Services Framework in support of its ambitious new build affordable housing programme.

Kubota (UK) Ltd has made two new appointments to its aftermarket team as part of continued investment in its aftersales support. The first is Martin Tyler, who has been appointed as business development manager for service. Martin has been with the company for seven years, formerly as field service