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A new vision has been unveiled for a transformational redevelopment of Ocean Terminal in Leith that will see the 20-year-old centre open up to the waterfront.

Having helped complete the delivery of phase one of the new St James Quarter in Edinburgh, BDP has shared some insight into how it is designed with the movement of people in mind and delivers a real step change for retail.

A multi-disciplinary consultant team led by Turner & Townsend has been appointed by the City of Edinburgh Council to work with the Wester Hailes community to translate their vision into a master plan for the area.

Balfour Beatty has increased its interim dividend by 43% compared to 2019 after it recovered from a £14 million loss last year to record underlying profit from operations of £60m. Half-year financial results for the firm revealed a slight rise in turnover to £4.154m, comp

Persimmon said today its positive outlook has been reaffirmed by a strong trading performance which saw profits and productivity return to pre-Covid levels.

Aberdeenshire-based Bancon Group is predicting significant growth in turnover and profit for the current year after it recorded "positive trading" and a "strong recovery" since the easing of lockdown restrictions. Results for the year ending 31 March 2021 revealed that turnover droppe

Construction legal expert Chris Horsley provides an insight into the measures suggested by the Scottish Government which contracting authorities may take in order to try to mitigate the current market pressures on resources. The ongoing squeeze on construction material supplies has been he

The UK Government has announced a call for evidence for those working in architectural and built environment professions on the Review of Architects Regulation.

A green infrastructure plan has been considered by Glasgow City Council as part of plans to regenerate North Maryhill to create an attractive, green, climate change resilient and connected neighbourhood.

Highland Housing Alliance (HHA) has released progress images of its project to bring one of the oldest buildings in Inverness back into use.

The transformation of Inverness Castle into a tourism gateway for the Highlands made further progress this week with the submission for a planning application for new external lighting. Aiming to improve the visitor experience and safety, whilst illuminating the Highland capital’s archite

Significant reform is needed to the way land is brought forward for housing and development if Scotland is to build the houses it needs, according to the Scottish Land Commission. Publishing a review and recommendations to Scottish Ministers about land for housing – the culmination of two year

Around three million homes across the UK could be powered by low carbon hydrogen under new proposals launched by the UK Government. UK business and energy secretary Kwasi Kwarteng has set out plans to create a thriving low carbon hydrogen sector in the UK over the next decade and beyond. The UK

Kingussie-based flooring and interiors business, Toncam, is reinvesting thousands of pounds back into the business after claiming research and development (R&D) tax credits through R&D tax specialist Access2Funding. A number of projects within the business were identified as being eligible f

Electrical and mechanical contractor McKenna Group has reaffirmed its commitment to enabling the future of the industry with the appointment of a graduate quantity surveyor at its base in Dundee. Michael Crombie, 24, joined the business on a part-time basis earlier this year and went full time