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Knight Property Group has completed the acquisition of a 46,858 sq ft industrial unit on the outskirts of Uddingston in South Lanarkshire and has started a £0.5 million refurbishment project.

Cost is frequently cited as one of the main barriers to building more sustainable homes – with figures varying from as little as 2% more, up to 17% more, according to the World Business Council for Sustainable Development. SME Scottish housebuilder and timber frame specialists Eddie Wighton an

The Scottish Land Commission is ushering in a new chapter with the appointment of Dr Lucy Beattie, Dr Calum MacLeod, and Robert Black as its latest commissioners. Bringing a wealth of expertise in community engagement, sustainable development, and tenant farming, these new leaders are poised to driv

A fire chief battling flames in Orange County, California, managed to save two homes using milk and beer.

The preferred main contractors for the North Schools Programme projects have been announced by development partner hub North Scotland and the local authorities taking part in the initiative.

Née Gibson Architects has shared news of the recent passing of Shetland-based architect Richard Gibson, aged 89. The practice was originally established as Richard Gibson Architects in 1972, with Richard taking the helm for almost 40 years.

Bell Building Projects (BBP) has made two key changes to its team including the promotion of Stuart Moncrieff to chief operating officer. Having joined BBP in 2014 as commercial manager, Stuart has been instrumental in the company’s success, delivering exceptional results and fostering collabo

Pupils from an Edinburgh school are gearing up to race an electric kit car they have built themselves in class. Students from Queensferry High School built the DIY vehicle from scratch in just a matter of months, with the aim of racing it against other schools at East Fortune Race Circuit in the spr

Amey has made a strong start to the year by receiving the Sustainable Facilities Management Index (SFMI) Silver Award on its first submission, an achievement that underscores the business’s commitment to integrating ESG principles into its strategy and operations.

The West Dunbartonshire Amateur Swimming Club has received a £3,000 donation from Persimmon West Scotland to support its mission of fostering lifelong participation in swimming.

Archilink Ltd, an architectural surveying company based in Aberdeen, has achieved significant growth in 2024 and is on course to surpass £1 million by the end of the financial year – a record for the company since its launch in 2018. The company uses cutting-edge technologies to deliver

Monthly construction output is estimated to have grown by 0.4% in volume terms in November 2024, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

Assemble and Office Corr Higgins have won a competition to undertake a feasibility study for the redevelopment of Timespan – a vibrant and ambitious museum and cultural institution in Helmsdale, Sutherland.

Construction services firm Morris & Spottiswood has become the latest business to relocate to the Clyde Gateway area of Glasgow, moving its city premises and creating a base for over 140 staff at EastWorks in Dalmarnock. Part of the Morris & Spottiswood Group, which specialises in end-to-end

Scotland's hotel market enjoyed a buoyant 2024, with transaction volumes for deals over £1 million having reached £431m, a 38% increase on 2023 and significantly above the 10-year average of £282 million, according to Savills. Ovarall, Scotland accounted for around 7.5% of all UK h