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The owners of the Bon Accord and St Nicholas shopping centres in Aberdeen are set to lodge plans to expand the facility by the end of the month. Developers BMO Real Estate Partners’ planned extension of the Bon Accord Centre to George Street would encompass nearly 9,500sq ft of shops, offices and

An investigation into the number of people working in the construction industry has calculated that nearly 200,000 workers could be lost if the UK chooses not to retain the rights of EU citizens after Brexit. The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has warned that some of the country’s

Employment in the Scottish construction industry closed 2016 at 181,000, an annual rise of 7% or 12,000 and the highest number employed within the sector since December 2013. The newly updated figures have been published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) following separate figures released

Derek Mackay Finance secretary Derek Mackay has confirmed a £15 million investment to develop infrastructure in the country.

Nicola Barclay Housebuilders have called for the Scottish Government to adopt an all tenure approach to housing delivery after new figures revealed a fall in the number of new homes getting underway.

The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) is to induct former Runrig singer Dr Donnie Munro as an Honorary Fellow this week in recognition of his national and international achievements in the fields of music, cultural heritage, education, development and the arts. The musician, who i

£50m Levenmouth Academy officially opens The £50 million Levenmouth Learning Campus was officially opened during a ceremony attended by distinguished guests last week.

The average British worker spends as many as 120 hours per year using their smartphones in the workplace, and those working in construction are among the worst culprits, according to research. Research of 2,012 UK adults carried out by gadgets and technology etailer LaptopsDirect has revealed more t

Steven Stewart Construction fit-out firm Morris & Spottiswood is targeting major growth in the UK housing market with the appointment of a new business development manager.

Gary Tracey A new appointment was made this week at City Gate Construction (CGC) as managing director Leo Reilly announced that Gary Tracey has been appointed finance director.

The number of homes completed in Scotland over a 12 month period has increased slightly compared to the same period a year earlier, official statistics have revealed. New Quarterly Housing Statistics for Scotland, released today by Scotland’s Chief Statistician, present the latest quarterly inform

Architects have obtained planning consent to transform Glasgow's Category A-listed Anchor Line Building into a 64-bed aparthotel. The proposal by ICA is for a full refurbishment of the upper floors to create aparthotel accommodation, containing a mix of studio and one bedroom apartments.

South Ayrshire Council has announced that it will be investing £79 million in housing over the next five years. The significant investment will be used to build new properties, improve and expand play areas and upgrade existing housing stock, with the council carrying out internal improvements to o

Karen Manning A client survey by law firm Burness Paull highlights the problems in practice with Collateral Warranties in construction projects. However, a solution lies on the horizon for Scottish projects in the form of a new Contract (Third Party Rights) (Scotland) Bill.

Gail Hunter The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors in Scotland (RICS Scotland) has warned that a second independence referendum in Scotland risks “uncertainty” in the land and property markets.