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A severe lack of Grade A office space could have a significant impact on Edinburgh’s attractiveness as a location for businesses, according to Knight Frank. The commercial property consultancy’s projections show that, following deals which are expected to complete by the end of Q1 2019,

The winning design for a new district of Shenzhen in southeastern China includes plans for one of the world’s tallest buildings. Chicago-based Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture (AS+GG) were victorious in a competition for the Shimao Shenzhen Longgang Master Plan and the associated tower,

A year after the collapse of construction giant Carillion, two of the UK’s biggest unions have warned that the government inaction is putting jobs at risk and could result in future corporate meltdowns. Carillion went into compulsory liquidation on 15 January 2018, with £7 billion of lia

North Ayrshire Council is set to launch a multi-million pound generation of its council housing estates. If approved, the ambitious programme will see improvement works carried out across the region.

International construction products manufacturer Parex has strengthened its presence in the Scottish market with the acquisition of established renders, insulated facades and aggregates company Enewall Ltd. Already a major presence in the region, Parex produces renders and façade systems, tec

A property maintenance and building services company has developed its own app that will increase productivity by 70%. Prater Contracts Ltd, a family business that was founded in 2007, has undergone significant growth in the last few years including moving into a larger, purpose built office two yea

Independent building and project consultancy Paragon has strengthened its Edinburgh team with two new appointments, as the firm doubles its headcount in the capital. Paul Lafferty joins Paragon as an associate director, bringing over 16 years’ of knowledge with him, while Elaine McKail takes o

One of Scotland’s most iconic structures could be saved from ruin – with an expert team of place makers gearing up to raise £1.5 million for its preservation. Coats Memorial, widely recognised as the exclamation mark of Paisley’s skyline, is looking for a new purpose since ho

The first glimpse inside an 84-apartment development in Edinburgh described as the “most upmarket in Scotland’s recent history” has been unveiled as the homes are due for launch. CALA Homes (East) said its Crescent at Donaldson’s, taking shape in the grounds of the iconic Wil

Survey work to inform future development potential for affordable homes on sites in Ferguslie and South West Johnstone is to begin this week. For Ferguslie, this is the first stage of a £14 million development that will create around 100 new affordable Renfrewshire Council homes to transform t

Allanwater Homes will shortly deliver a new development of 95 homes in the Hillfoots village of Alva. A selection of three to five bedroom, semi-detached and detached, eco friendly homes will be included in the first phase of the development, which has been named Silver Glen.

Scottish electrotechnical industry trade body SELECT is emphasising its message with a hard-hitting week of nationwide advertising. On January 24, minister for business, fair work and skills Jamie Hepburn will be hosting a Working Group to further discuss the issue of introducing Protection of Title

A design magazine has awarded the title of Best New Public Building to Dundee’s new V&A building. Wallpaper* has given the award to the V&A Dundee and its architect Kengo Kuma and associates.

Construction workers are being urged to ‘spray safe’ this winter following the launch of a revolutionary new reflective spray which will make them more visible in the dark. The Albedo100 spray is highly reflective of lights during darkness and can be sprayed on to almost any surface.

Scottish Borders Council has lost a legal battle over the sale of land for a new hotel, restaurant and housing development in Galashiels. In March 2017, the local authority entered into missives for the sale of the former Burgh Yard to Ramoyle Developments and subsequently granted planning perm