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The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has updated its Continuing Professional Development (CPD) framework whilst launching a new member app to help members keep up to date with their CPD and professional status.

Construction and property consultancy Thomas & Adamson is expanding its London team with a series of strategic appointments, reflecting rising demand for its services across the capital. The London office has expanded steadily in recent years, guided by a clear strategy to attract talent whose e

The Inverness Castle Experience was officially opened on Monday by deputy first minister Kate Forbes and Kirsty McNeill, UK Government minister for Scotland, marking the completion of a landmark City Region Deal project. The £47 million investment has transformed Inverness Castle into a world

Robertson Group has delivered a sharp return to profitability, marking a decisive turnaround after a difficult prior year marked by losses on underperforming contracts. The construction, development and support services group reported a pre‑tax profit of £20.2 million for the year to 30 June

Macau’s Grand Emperor Hotel has dismantled its signature "golden pathway", selling the 79kg of bullion that once lined its lobby floor for approximately $12.8 million (c. £9.6m). The decision by the Hong Kong-based parent company, Emperor Entertainment Hotel Ltd, capitalises on surging g

Commercial property consultant FG Burnett has added Corrie Deans to its board of directors and Lisa Cowie to the role of associate director, effective 1st January 2026.  Corrie joined FG Burnett as a director in 2021 to head up the Property Management department. Prior to this, over 10 years&rs

Plans to develop a Rural and Island Housing Grant Scheme, with an indicative budget of up to £20 million over four years, have been announced by first minister John Swinney. Designed to help with costs in rural and island communities, the scheme will enable people, including first-time buyers

A major development in Leith by CCG Homes has been purchased by the City of Edinburgh Council in a £30.5 million deal that will see it repurposed to deliver a much-needed mix of affordable housing tenures.

Nine institutions representing over 400,000 built environment professionals have agreed the next phase of their joint equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) action plan.

Network Rail engineers began £4 million worth of vital upgrades across the Inverclyde line on Saturday.

Bellway Homes has unveiled a new partnership as the title sponsor of Kelty Hearts Football Club. The news follows the recent announcement that an American consortium led by global football executive Jordan Gardner has acquired a majority ownership stake in the club.

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has shared updated figures for its New Entrant Support Team (NEST), revealing that 4,572 apprenticeship starts were supported between April and December 2025, exceeding the 2025-26 final target with three months left to go.

The demolition of Royal Dornoch Golf Club’s historic clubhouse has officially begun, marking the end of an era and the start of a new legacy for one of the world’s most renowned golf clubs.

Taylor Wimpey East Scotland has been recognised with a prestigious accolade at the Scottish Green Apple Environment Awards, underscoring the homebuilder’s commitment to driving meaningful environmental progress across its operations. The Scottish Green Apple Environment Awards recognise, rewar

Proposals to deliver a mixed-use roadside development on the A90 outside Errol have been submitted to Perth & Kinross Council.