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The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has appointed its first chief operating officer as part of a major strategic transformation. Tony Gilbert joined the organisation full-time at the start of 2025 having worked as a consultant to the Association since last year. He was previously wi

The City of Edinburgh Council has opened the second round of engagement to gain people’s views on proposals to create new homes and commercial premises in Craigmillar’s local centre.

The average price of a property in Scotland in November 2024 increased by 4.7% to reach £195,000 when compared to 12 months earlier but has slightly fallen when compared to the previous month, the latest House Price Index (HPI) for Scotland has shown. Compared to October, house prices in Scotl

A bid to deliver new homes on a former hospital site in Dundee has been allowed to proceed by the Scottish Government. NHS Tayside had a planning in principle application to convert the land at Royal Liff Hospital into residential use and build up to 58 homes refused by Dundee City Council last

Housebuilder Persimmon has predicted that its annual profits will be at the top end of forecasts but warned that buyer confidence was vulnerable to uncertainty over interest rate cuts.

Following the recent completion of two major packages of improvement works in 2024, Arran’s largest social housing provider Trust Housing Association has now announced a further phase of investment to follow this year.

Property-focused PR and communications agency Building Relations PR is celebrating 10 years in the business this month. To coincide with this anniversary, the Edinburgh-based agency has unveiled its growth strategy for the next decade to be spearheaded by founding director Rachel Colgan and managing

Scottish Borders Council is encouraging Selkirk residents to share their views on a proposal regarding the sale of the Scott’s Place public toilets.

Landscape architect RaeburnFarquharBowen has made the transition to employee ownership.

Land in Thornton currently used for greyhound racing would bring larger economic benefits to Fife if the site were used for housing, an independent report by BiGGAR Economics has found.

Plans have been submitted for a new battery energy storage system (BESS) facility in Kilwinning. Renewable energy company Apatura is seeking planning approval to construct and operate a 100 MW BESS with associated infrastructure and landscaping within a field just off the B778 Old Glasgow Road. 

McLaughlin & Harvey has been awarded the main construction works at a major new green transport initiative in Dundee.

After another year of impressive achievement, SELECT is now looking forward to marking its 125th anniversary in style in 2025 as it celebrates its founding as the world’s oldest electrical trade association.

Shepherd Chartered Surveyors managing partner Steve Barnett attended Scottish Disability Sport (SDS) Development Day at Scotstoun Stadium in Glasgow. The visit to meet up with the boccia community and National Development coaches Peter McGuire (brother of Stephen, gold medal winner at the Paris 2024

The new Falkirk Town Hall could have a transformational impact with 300,000 more people visiting the town centre, and £84.5 million in growth and jobs over the next 25 years, according to an update report to elected members.