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Scotland’s housing market ended 2024 with prices and enquiries rising, according to the latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Residential Market Survey, and surveyors remain optimistic on the outlook, with prices and sales anticipated to increase through early parts of 2025.

Ground clearance has officially started on a major mixed-use regeneration development around Elgin’s South Street, marking a key milestone in this transformative development. 

Following on from the continued success of in-school skills demonstrations in 2024, NFRC (National Federation of Roofing Contractors) Scotland has expanded its education programme in 2025.   NFRC has been encouraged to see so many young individuals show a keen interest in learning roofing skill

Dundee City Council could press ahead with a host of regeneration projects after the UK Government provided clarity on a previous commitment that the city will receive its full payment of £20 million in the 2025/26 financial year through the Community Regeneration Partnership. The £20 mi

A Roman stone coffin as heavy as a polar bear uncovered during a National Highways road scheme has to featured in a BBC documentary.

As building regulation changes continue to be scrutinised in the Scottish Parliament, the Royal Incorporation of Architects (RIAS) has called on MSPs to press for more post-construction checks on construction. The Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee is looking at regulations which impac

Building, infrastructure, engineering, and fit-out business Tilbury Douglas has appointed Jane O’Leary as sector director for devolved government, part of the company’s National and Strategic Accounts team. Jane has spent more than 20 years in devolved and local government, includin

Subsea cable manufacturer XLCC is to develop a manufacturing facility, with around 900 jobs, in North Ayrshire thanks to a new £20 million investment by the Scottish National Investment Bank. XLCC’s High-Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) cable will efficiently transport electricity over long

As SELECT begins celebrating its 125th anniversary year, its Technical team is also celebrating after its inspection activities received accreditation with the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) for the 26th year in a row.

Ryden is the first full service commercial property consultant headquartered in Scotland to become B Corp certified. B Corp certification is a globally recognised mark of excellence and demonstrates outstanding Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) commitments.

More than £3.5 million has been spent improving schools in Dundee during 2024/25, with another £2.1m proposed for 2025/26, the local authority has revealed.  Dundee City Council's Children, Families and Communities Committee will consider the latest review of the service estate at i

Bancon Homes has kicked off the new year with two updates to its private homes sales team. Claire Forbes has been promoted to sales manager after demonstrating exceptional leadership, a strong customer-focused approach, and an impressive knowledge of the private homes market since joining the team.

Proposals to reschedule or accelerate the current delivery plan for the A9 Dualling Programme have both been rejected by a new report.

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has appointed its first chief operating officer as part of a major strategic transformation. Tony Gilbert joined the organisation full-time at the start of 2025 having worked as a consultant to the Association since last year. He was previously wi

The City of Edinburgh Council has opened the second round of engagement to gain people’s views on proposals to create new homes and commercial premises in Craigmillar’s local centre.