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Colliers has welcomed Craig McDonald to its Glasgow office as head of business space lease advisory in Scotland. Craig has joined Colliers from CBRE, where he was head of lease consultancy, Scotland, and in his new role will be responsible for running Colliers’ Scottish Business Space Lease Ad

Moray Council has appointed Pat Munro Construction as the lead contractor for the civil engineering and construction framework that will deliver a number of key Levelling Up Fund (LUF) projects in Elgin.

Shoosmiths in Scotland has appointed Steven Stewart as partner within its growing real estate division. Mr Stewart is based in Shoosmiths’ Glasgow office, leading the Scottish planning and environmental practice for the firm.

High-performance windows and doors manufacturer NorDan UK has acquired a majority shareholding in Esk Glazing Ltd.  The acquisition expands NorDan UK’s reach across the north-east of Scotland, where the company has operated since 1981. Headquartered in Livingston, with additional offices

GRAHAM is to launch its flagship female apprenticeship scheme ConstructHER in Edinburgh this autumn following the success of the programme in Glasgow. Developed by GRAHAM in partnership with Developing the Young Workforce (DYW), ConstructHER aims to showcase the wide range of careers available withi

The Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) has called for long-term funding for the housing budget after new research revealed Scotland needs to build over 15,000 homes per year to meet housing need.

Research and evaluation agency Harlow Consulting has been appointed to develop an impact evaluation framework of regulatory reforms to the initial education and training of architects.

The topical issues of ventilation and indoor air quality will be the central themes of this year’s SELECT Professionals’ Day, as senior construction leaders gather at the V&A Dundee on 18 September 2025 to discuss the latest developments shaping the built environment. The free event,

Fife Council has chosen Newlay Civil Engineering Ltd to help transform the former Co-op site on Dunfermline High Street into a vibrant and accessible public space for the community. The site has remained empty for more than 30 years, serving as a green space for the last two decades. Following the 2

Councillors of Dumfries and Galloway Council’s Economy and Infrastructure Committee will receive updates on the council’s capital investment programme when it meets tomorrow. Within the report, several significant projects are highlighted that are transforming communities across the regi

A new course is being launched to train for the current and future skills and competencies needed to deliver high-quality, low carbon, efficient buildings across Scotland.

The Hawick Conservation Area Regeneration Scheme (CARS) is celebrating key milestones across the town centre as it enters its final phase.

Renfrewshire Council has ensured 179 community benefits have been delivered across 64 contracts in the past year – supporting local jobs, businesses, and community organisations in Renfrewshire. The council’s Community Benefits programme ensures that contractors deliver wider social, eco

Plans to build 100 new homes on the outskirts of Houston have been thrown out by Renfrewshire councillors, despite planning officers recommending approval.

The importance of housing in Scotland’s countryside and the considerable support for home building to address rural challenges have been highlighted in a new report.