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Construction work on an extension and modernisation of the Macduff Marine Aquarium is about to get underway. Appointed contractor Ogilvie Construction has already begun pre-construction activities on-site alongside the external landscaping works it started earlier this year.

Building tender prices in Scotland rose by 0.9% in Q1 2025 compared with Q4 2024, according to a panel of cost consultants involved in multiple construction tenders. The Scottish Tender Price Assessment Panel, which was established by the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS) to help measure the

Holyrood’s Rural Affairs & Islands Committee is seeking views on legislative proposals which aim to help restore nature and protect biodiversity in Scotland.

Principal contractor Procast Group has won a contract to begin the transformation of the derelict Greenfield House in Alloa.

A consented mixed-use development on the site of a former Dundee jute mill, including housing, a nursery and commercial units, has been put on the market.

High-pressure laminate wall panel manufacturer Rearo has appointed Caroline Wengel as its new HR manager. Caroline brings a wealth of experience to the Glasgow-based company, gained across diverse sectors including IT, hospitality, and food and drink. Her career spans more than three decades and inc

Lucy Yates has been appointed as a senior surveyor with Cushman & Wakefield’s Edinburgh office. Previously with Galbraith, Lucy brings more than six years’ experience to the role and will be working with both the office and industrial & logistics teams.

Multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy Cundall has relocated its Edinburgh office to a new state-of-the-art premises at New Clarendon, 114-116 George Street.

Scottish renewables developer OnPath Energy is inviting a local community to help shape a new wind farm in Cumnock and Doon Valley, starting by giving it a name, inspired by the area's mining history. OnPath Energy has submitted a scoping report for a yet-to-be-named wind farm northeast of New Cumno

Plans have been submitted for the construction of nearly 40 new homes on the site of the former Hillside Primary School in Menzieshill, Dundee. Local developer H&H Properties has put forward a proposal for a housing development that includes 37 new homes. The plans feature a mix of properties, i

The regeneration of Summerhill has taken a step forward with a planning application lodged with Dumfries and Galloway Council.

The Swiss government's c. £90 million Bombardier Global 7500, intended as a symbol of national efficiency, has become an embarrassing logistical headache as officials realised upon delivery that not only is the runway in the capital city too short for the jet to take off, but that the jet is a

The development of 75 affordable, ‘net zero ready’ homes at Granton Station View, led by the City of Edinburgh Council, has reached its final phase now that rigorous testing is underway to validate performance standards.

Esteemed architect and Under One Roof co-founder John Gilbert launched his new book, ‘The Tenement Revealed: History, Design and Construction’, at a special event at Historic Environment Scotland’s Engine Shed in Stirling last week.

Commercial property company HFD has reported a successful first year for its flexible office service, Ospa, securing nearly 100,000 sq ft of lettings. Launched in February 2024, Ospa offers an all-inclusive office solution, eliminating hidden fees typically associated with serviced office spaces, su