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UK construction companies signalled a modest increase in business activity during September however the sector’s ability to continue growing still faces many challenges. Unlike the other sectoral surveys, September’s S&P Global / CIPS UK Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index

International architecture practice John Robertson Architects (JRA) has added to its established offices in central London and Poland with a new studio in Edinburgh. Led by associate director Angela St Clair-Ford, the studio on George Street will focus on interior design projects, as well as su

A new 30-bed ward is being designed and built at Forth Valley Royal Hospital in Larbert by modular construction specialist Portakabin. The ward, which is the final step in the development of the new National Treatment Centre - Forth Valley, will enable around 1,500 additional operations to be carrie

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The Cabrach Distillery has agreed a seven-figure deal with fellow Moray firm, the Rothes coppersmith Forsyths, to complete the construction of Scotland’s newest Single Malt Scotch Whisky distillery which will operate as a one-of-a-kind social enterprise. In an industry first, The Cabrach Trust

Scotland’s share of the UK’s film studio space continues to grow, as more re-purposed properties and studio conversions underpin the ambition of making the country a hub for high-end productions, according to new analysis from Knight Frank. The independent commercial property consultancy

Fit-out, housing and M&E specialist Morris & Spottiswood has reported a return to pre-Covid turnover and profitability following a period of growth. Turnover for the last financial year (ending December 2021) increased by 30% to more than £93 million from almost £73m in 2020

Turner & Townsend has called for a fundamental re-evaluation of the role of the cost manager, as the built environment sector tackles the need to quantify carbon as well as capital cost when planning and delivering new investment. The global professional services company has launched its Embodie

Taylor Wimpey East Scotland has successfully overturned a planning decision regarding its proposed Sibbalds Wynd development in Bathgate. The housebuilder’s proposals included the provision of two, three, four and five-bedroom homes, new play areas as well as new bus stops on Sibbalds Brae, te

Abertay Housing Association has submitted plans to build 44 new homes on the site of the former Mossgiel Primary School in Dundee. The site, located on Ballochmyle Drive in Linlathen, has been vacant since the primary school closed in 2007 and was later demolished. The demolition came two years afte

The number of new homes being built in Scotland has yet to return to pre-Covid levels, official figures have shown. Quarterly housing statistics published by the Scottish Government revealed there were 20,767 all-sector new build homes completed in Scotland in the year to end March 2022,

Regeneration specialist Urban Union is strengthening its board with three new appointments to drive the business forward as it expands its operations across the central belt. Founded in 2011, the company which, is part of Robertson Group, regenerates urban areas through building new, high quality, a

Cruden Building has been appointed by Midlothian Council to deliver 72 affordable homes at Conifer Road in Mayfield. The new homes will form part of a wider project being developed by Cruden Building and Midlothian Council comprising a total of 265 new homes within the local community.

Forty-four pure gold coins dating back to the 7th century have been found hidden in a wall in Israel. Archaeologists revealed that the coins were found within a wall at the Hermon Stream (Banias) nature reserve.

After a strong post-Covid bounce back, property advisory firm Lismore Real Estate Advisors is predicting more volatility in the Scottish investment market, with caution being the watchword in the short to medium term. According to its review of the Scottish investment market for Quarter 3 of 20