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Housebuilder Barratt Developments has reported a rise in half-year sales and profits as it continues to benefit from operating efficiencies. The country’s largest housebuilder posted a 7.2% rise in revenues to £2.1 billion in the six months to December 31, while pre-tax profits jumped 19

A model agreement between the Scottish Government, West Lothian Council and a newly-created joint venture could help tackle Scotland’s housing crisis if replicated in other regions, writes Russell Munro. Mary Queen of Scots is said to have stopped off at Niddry Castle near the village of Winch

Edinburgh-based specialist commercial property manager Cowiesburn has secured the appointment to provide property management services to The Charlotte Square Collection and its portfolio of 21 ‘Grade A’ listed townhouse office buildings in Charlotte Square, Edinburgh.

Four times as many Scots would choose to build underground systems for the UK’s most important cities over the post-Brexit “vanity projects” proposed by Boris Johnson, a poll has found. Since the referendum result, the former foreign secretary has suggested the creation of two brid

Small and large construction firms are being invited to bid for places on an innovative new commercial agreement which will support public sector construction projects. The Construction Works and Associated Services commercial agreement will assist central government and the wider public sector to c

Morrison Construction has begun work on two multi-million pound projects at the Glenmorangie Distillery near Tain in Ross-shire, as part of the distillery’s expansion plans. Located in the heart of the distillery, the new still house will showcase two more of Glenmorangie’s signature cop

A project to transform a former school in Glasgow’s West End into student accommodation has been given the green light. Under plans designed by IDP Partnership on behalf of Urban Pulse, the building at 333 Woodlands Road will become 71 separate flats for those in full time education at one the

A proposal of application notice has been lodged by Structured House Group (SHG) for the future development of site 17 at Dundee Waterfront. The firm wants to build a mixed use residential development incorporating bar/restaurant, public and support spaces and commercial units at the area betwe

NHS Lothian has unveiled proposals for a new two storey renal unit within its Western General Hospital site in Edinburgh. Initiation plans from HLM Architects show the development will comprise clinical, staff and support accommodation, with associated landscaping.

An agricultural firm is planning to build a £20 million poultry feed mill at the Port of Rosyth. 2Agriculture, a subsidiary of UK poultry company 2 Sisters Food Group, wants to develop the 41-metre tall mill on a five-acre plot at the Fife port.

To mark the opening of The Event Complex Aberdeen (TECA) in the summer, Nigel Munro, the regional project manager for Henry Boot, describes his work on the project. At over £300 million in value, 418 metres long, 30 metres high and using 8,300 tonnes of steel, TECA is the single biggest develo

More homes need to be built on small sites and myths surrounding landbanking by housebuilders busted if the 80,000 homes deficit that has arisen over the last decade is to be addressed, MSPs will hear today. Industry trade body Homes for Scotland said there has been a near 40% reduction in the amoun

Chartered surveyor DM Hall has appointed Ronnie Colman as a property services consultant based in the firm’s Dunfermline office. A practicing architect for 15 years, Ronnie brings significant experience and wide-ranging contacts throughout Scotland’s legal profession to his new role.

Glasgow-based commercial property adviser Reith Lambert has appointed one of Scotland’s leading property agents to support the company’s expansion plans over the coming year. Audrey Dobson, previously senior director at CBRE, will join the 17 strong team as director, office agency.

More than £8 million will be invested in affordable housing in Moray this year. The investment forms part of a wider £25m project to build housing locally, funded by Moray Council and the Scottish Government’s More Homes initiative.