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A new report from the Scottish Land Commission shows how lessons from around the world could help Scotland modernise the way it values land and property, strengthening the foundation for fairer taxation to support sustainable public finances, and action on climate change. The research, carried out b

Scottish Ministers have approved a plan by Watkin Jones for the delivery of a mixed-tenure residential development in Edinburgh.

McTaggart Construction has successfully completed and handed over 11 residential properties at Lampson Road in Killearn to Rural Stirling Housing Association (RSHA).

North Ayrshire Council has made significant progress in delivering the aims of the Local Housing Strategy 2023–2028 since its approval in June 2023, elected members have been told. The document set out the strategic priorities for tackling housing issues in the area during the following five-y

Midlothian councillors have approved a strategy to deliver 1,583 new affordable homes over the next five years, helping to meet growing demand for housing across the area.

A hoard of 321 "mint condition" silver coins, uncovered during excavations for the Sizewell C power plant, has been donated to Suffolk County Council's Archaeological Service for safekeeping.

A central Glasgow office block is now fully operational following a redevelopment to provide 101,000 sq/ft of grade A floorspace. Developed by Orion Capital Managers on behalf of Orion European Real Estate Fund V, Lucent Glasgow is situated at the eastern end of Bothwell Street.  

Fletcher Joseph has launched its new brand identity and website, unveiling a new look which builds on the same strong foundations that have defined the Edinburgh-based architectural practice. Recognising its 30-year history, Fletcher Joseph said its brand has evolved to reflect the practice and

Plans have been submitted for a new £55 million road which will ease congestion around the Straiton Junction in Midlothian.

Robert Gordon University’s Graduate Apprenticeship programmes in Building Surveying and Quantity Surveying have received official accreditation from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

Archilink Ltd, an architectural surveying company headquartered in Aberdeen, is now expanding to Manchester following a year of significant growth for the business. The company uses cutting-edge technologies to deliver fast, detailed, data-led surveys for architects, creating accurate 2D and 3D mode

SSEN Transmission has started ground investigation works along the A5859 as part of the proposed extension to the Stornoway Grid Supply Project (GSP).

Fire engineering consultancy OFR Consultants has transitioned to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) model, with an employee-owned trust acquiring a controlling stake in the company. The company, which has offices in Edinburgh and Glasgow, will also continue to operate its Enterprise Management Incent

Redpath Construction has been awarded the contract to build the 32,300sqft new modern office, training workshop and warehouse facility for AIC Heating UK Ltd in Lochgelly, Fife.

Members of the public will have an opportunity to see for themselves the progress and plans for the masterplan that aims to transform East Kilbride’s town centre.