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QTS Group has won the UK Geotechnical Team of the Year at the 2023 Ground Engineering Awards for its work alongside Network Rail Scotland, COWI, Fairhurst and MHB Consultants.

Continuing its series of rapid acquisitions, Edison Group has bolstered its portfolio by acquiring Linlithgow-based Cabin Scotland Limited in an all-cash deal. The acquisition is viewed as a strategic move to enhance its diversified property services.

Built Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST) has appointed Danielle Miller and Kirsty Duncan as co-heads of a newly-formed stakeholder engagement team. The team will bring marketing, communications, events and skills infrastructure together to create a function that will foster

Richard Lochhead MSP was welcomed by Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes to its Findrassie development last week in celebration of two site managers’ Pride in the Job Quality Award wins. Barry Fraser, site manager at Barratt Homes Findrassie and Martin Rait, site manager at David Wilson Homes

EDF has signed a seven-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with developer Brockwell Energy to purchase renewable energy from North Kyle onshore wind farm, which is currently under construction in East Ayrshire.

M&E specialist A. Alexander Group has been appointed to deliver mechanical, electrical, fire and security services for a new Glasgow city centre hotel. The Address Collective is a boutique Irish brand and The Address Hotel Glasgow is the company’s first Scottish location situated at the co

It has been revealed that property listings for sale in Scotland have seen a substantial uptick across several cities, according to a recent study by estate and letting agents DJ Alexander Ltd. The most noteworthy increases from August 2022 to August 2023 were in Inverness with an 83% rise

Homebuilder Persimmon North Scotland has partnered with Kingdom Housing Association to deliver much-needed new homes in Markinch. The 23 homes have been built on Persimmon’s West Mill development in Markinch and the mixture of properties, ranging from one-five bedrooms, has now been transferre

Moray Council is looking for feedback on changes being proposed to the Findrassie Masterplan.

A property investment group is set to grow its portfolio following the completion of a major residential transformation of a historic building in Falkirk town centre.

Bricklayer Stuart Alexander has been playing a part in this year’s Edinburgh Fringe after swapping his spirit level for a guitar. The West Lothian brickie who used to perform in local venues in the late ‘80s, turned back the clock to hit the stage as a member of Back In Time For Tea, a c

An archaeology and heritage consultant working with multi-disciplinary consultancy The Rocket Group has been shortlisted for the Rising Star prize at The Courier Business Awards. Evelin Erős, who is based at the firm's Flour Mill office in Dundee, joins the four-strong shortlist for

Sandra Lindsay, formerly the head of development at Wheatley Group, has taken on the role as development director for building and construction firm The JR Group. A chartered planner who is well respected throughout the industry, Sandra brings with her unrivalled experience across the public and pri

Allied Surveyors Scotland has appointed Stewart Gorman as a valuation surveyor to its commercial department in Edinburgh. Mr Gorman, 31, joins from the Stirling office of rival firm J&E Shepherd Chartered Surveyors where he was based for four years.

DM Hall, the Scottish independent firm of chartered surveyors is to incorporate the branding of its Bridge of Allan-based rural property specialist arm, Baird Lumsden. DM Hall’s managing partner, John McHugh, said: “We have recently signed a contract with a web design agency to improve o