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Well-meaning legislation put in place following Grenfell is proving a real challenge for the property/construction industry in practice, writes chartered surveyor Eric Curran. The Grenfell Tower tragedy horrified Britain, and our legislators – quite rightly and commendably – have concent

New research on local authority building standards has been published which reveals the six Scottish local authorities which go well above national requirements.

Property consultancy CBRE’s Q3 2019 office market figures have revealed the latest trends in lettings across Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen.

The tycoon behind a £3 million transformation of three Highland hotels has turned his attention to a developing a 17th or 18th-century-style cobble-stoned village in picturesque Glengarry. Indian millionaire Sanjay Narang opened Rokeby Manor, located on the outskirts of Invergarry, in July fol

Delegates from local authorities, housing associations and construction contractors will come together next week in Edinburgh to look at key topics relating to the construction of social housing across Scotland.   The Accelerating the Delivery of Affordable New Homes conference which is being h

Scotland Excel has appointed Clark Contracts to the new Scotland Excel Residential Construction Framework - a £1.5 billion housebuilding framework which was developed to help accelerate the delivery of 50,000 new affordable homes. The framework, which will run until July 2021, with the option

Specialist building products distributor SIG has agreed to sell its Building Solutions (National) Limited business to Kingspan’s panels division for £37.5 million.

James Gibb Property Management Ltd has acquired the factoring division of Graham and Sibbald, one of Scotland’s premier chartered surveyors and property consultants, expanding its business into Dundee.

A formal application has been submitted for new public space at Dundee’s waterfront.

Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) chief executive Sally Thomas speaks ahead of today’s Scotland Excel ‘Accelerating the delivery of affordable new homes’ conference. In the current political climate, where breaking news comes by the hour, it can be difficult not to

The Building Research Establishment (BRE) has appointed former banker Piers White MBE as its new chair. Set to commence his role at the end of November, Mr White joins BRE Group for the next three years and brings a wealth of experience to the role, having filled almost 40 senior board positions in

In the past five years, insolvency rates in the construction industry have increased more quickly than in other industries across the UK. Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) lawyers Simon Lewis and Philippa Jones consider the common causes of construction insolvency and how to protect your position if insol

The University of Stirling’s £20 million sports facilities redevelopment being built by Morrison Construction has reached another major milestone after work reached its highest point.

Specialist construction contractor Indeglas has been recognised by the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme for its commitment to the recruitment and retention of disabled staff. (from left) Audrey Friskey – employer advisor DWP; Gail McKee – supported employment co-ordinato

Johnston Carmichael’s construction and property incentives team advised on a record £290 million of commercial property projects last year. Among the notable projects it supported were the Radisson RED Hotel in Glasgow, the Glenrinnes organic gin and vodka distillery near Glenlivet and a