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Susanne Eickermann-Riepe FRICS has been elected to join the RICS Presidential Team as Senior Vice President (SVP) for 2026, commencing her term on 1 January 2026. In a career spanning 40 years, Susanne, who is a civil engineer, holds extensive experience in senior roles and board positions at the to

The Scottish Government has issued updated guidance which calls on councils to provide separate toilets for boys and girls in schools.

NFRC Scotland, backed by the commitment of its members, is continuing to lead the drive to address the growing skills crisis in the roofing industry.

Work to transform one of Scotland’s most celebrated architectural landmarks has taken a significant step forward with the appointment of LDN Architects to lead the next stage of conservation at the Hill House in Helensburgh. The National Trust for Scotland confirmed the appointment following a

More than 100,000 new social homes have been built in Scotland since 2007 but the achievement comes against a backdrop of falling housebuilding activity across all sectors. Latest Quarterly Housing Statistics published today show that in the 12 months to June 2025, there were 18,869 new homes comple

Cloch Housing Association has secured £2.5 million in matched funding from the Scottish Government’s Social Housing Net Zero Heat Fund. 

The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) has received the Silver Award of the Armed Forces Covenant (AFC) from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) in recognition of its support for the Armed Forces community. This follows the industry-led skills body signing the AFC and

Global engineering and construction firm Burns & McDonnell has strengthened its UK operations with the appointment of Stacey Williams as supply chain manager, a role central to the delivery of electric transmission projects across the country. Ms Williams brings more than a decade of experience

Fire and façade consultancy BB7 has launched its Façade Access and Maintenance Consultancy service line, a new addition to the company’s expanding suite of specialist services. The new service line will be led by Liam Shepherd BEng MIET, a highly respected industry professional w

Architectural practice Aitken Turnbull has announced a set of senior promotions across its Edinburgh and Galashiels studios, reinforcing the depth of expertise within its leadership team and underlining the firm’s commitment to developing its people and building long-term careers. The firm, wh

Puma Property Finance has provided £58 million development finance to MRP for its 432-bed purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) project in Glasgow city centre. 

Highland Council has revealed that Alexandra Bridge in Tain has now reopened following the completion of essential repair works.

The UK government has confirmed it will progress work on the next generation of new towns across England, following the publication of an independent report that recommends 12 locations as potential new towns.

On Friday 26 September, the Tweedbank Care Village project celebrated a major milestone with a public engagement session and stakeholder event, bringing together residents, families, community members, local school children and project partners to mark the journey towards the construction phase. Att

A disused 20th century phone box has been transformed into a life-saving medical station, thanks to a community project led by Robertson Facilities Management (RFM). The phone box on Moorhouse Grove in Stanley had stood idle and neglected in a state of disrepair for nearly a decade before RFM, with