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Welcome to the latest round-up of activity from the last four weeks in Scotland's dynamic commercial property sector. For sponsor or advertising opportunities contact Jeff Anderson on 01292 479 443 or email jeff@scottishnews.com. Murray Capital Group, the family investment vehicle chaired by former

Continuing to bolster its concrete business, construction materials supplier Aggregate Industries has appointed Max Colligan as the new managing director of Ready Mix Concrete and member of the company’s ExCo team. With more than 30 years of experience in the construction industry, Max brings

Construction firm GRAHAM said it has reinforced its commitment to the Scottish sector after successfully providing almost £500,000 of fully-funded training courses to supply chain partners alongside its own employees.

Construction finance specialist Euan Bell offers his insight into how the upcoming VAT changes within the construction industry translate into, quite potentially, a huge impact on construction SMEs. As the political climate continues to cause uncertainty in the construction sector, imminent changes

In a further sign that low-interest rates are the new normal, Virgin Money has launched a new range of long term fixed rate residential and buy-to-let products, offering borrowers interest rate certainty for up to 15 years.

Project partners and contractors have got the ball rolling on construction work to create Aberdeen’s second Cruyff Court. (from left) Steve McKnight (trustee), Graham Thom (chairman of the Denis Law Legacy Trust), Councillor Jenny Laing, Alistair Findlater (trustee) and Street Sport staff Kian

A helter-skelter, lego exhibition and crazy golf course are some of the unlikely new instalments at cathedrals across the UK as a bid to reinvigorate these ancient buildings and raise awareness gets under way.

Work is under way on the new £16.78 million primary school and community facilities at Danderhall.

Output in the UK construction sector declined for the third month running in July as lower volumes of work were recorded across all three broad categories of activity.

Energy, services and regeneration company ENGIE has been appointed to deliver two projects in East Ayrshire that will upgrade housing stock in the area while increasing the energy efficiency of resident’s homes.

Mechanical and electrical contract Taylor and Fraser has started its work on the Wolfson Building at the University of Strathclyde for Kier. The overall project investment by the University is circa £15.5 million with the mechanical and electrical (M&E) works being around £3.8m.

After a century of flight to the suburbs, urban living has come into vogue for a variety of reasons. Queensberry Properties’ sales and marketing director, Hazel Davies, explores further. For much of the 20th century, living in the heart of a city was unfashionable and even somewhat undesirable

The owners of land earmarked for a proposed spaceport development on the Moine Peninsula have agreed a lease option with developer Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE). Representatives of Melness Crofters Estate (MCE) and HIE signed the agreement this week which secures the option for HIE to lease

Hanover Scotland has established a working partnership with Health & Social Care Moray (HSCM) and Allied Healthcare which is focused on the delivery of a new independent living area in an Elgin housing development. Loxa Court is a purpose-built housing development providing housing with care fac

A development of 24 flats in Pollokshaws has been completed on behalf of Home Group.