Plans unveiled to create vibrant waterfront events destination in Greenock

PLANS have been launched to transform Greenock's Sugar Sheds at James Watt Dock into a culture-led events space. If approved, independent street food, seasonal markets,...

Progress continues on £24m transformation of Greenock town centre

DEMOLITION of the east wing of Greenock's Oak Mall is underway as the £24 million transformation of the town's centre continues. The phase follows on...
Some of the FLIC advisory board members

Scottish-founded female leadership network shortlisted for national construction award

THE Scottish-founded Female Leaders in Construction (FLIC) network has been shortlisted for a national award less than two years after launching. FLIC was set up...
Tracy Keenan, City Building

City Building director appointed to Glasgow Employment and Skills Board

CITY Building’s director of people services, Tracy Keenan, has been appointed to Glasgow’s Employment and Skills Board. The move follows City Building’s growing work to...
Artist impression of the units. Colin Armstrong Architects

HIE opens doors to new business units at Enterprise Park Forres

BUSINESSES are being invited to take a closer look at two newly-completed industrial units at Enterprise Park Forres. Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has invested...
James Lund Lack, Donaldson Timber Systems

Offsite timber frame manufacturer appoints regional and quality manager

DONALDSON Timber Systems has announced the appointment of James Lund-Lack as regional and quality manager. He brings over 15 years of senior management experience to...
James Bailey, Bruton Knowles

Bruton Knowles expands Scottish foothold after public sector wins

CHARTERED surveying specialist Bruton Knowles has expanded its foothold in Scotland following the firm's first major public sector wins worth nearly a combined £250,000. As part...
Fire-ravaged Cameron House Hotel

Scotland’s new hotel sprinkler rules raise bigger questions

By Iain Cox, chair of Business Sprinkler Alliance APRIL 6th marked a defining moment for fire safety in Scotland with the introduction of new fire...
A typical Cala streetscene

Local views sought on Helensburgh Golf Club homes proposals

CALA Homes (West), in partnership with Helensburgh Golf Club, is inviting local residents and golf club members to attend a second public consultation event...
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Scottish surveyors expect house prices to keep rising

NEW research has revealed house prices in Scotland have continued rising, albeit at a more modest rate than seen previously. The findings are contained in...
Sauchiehall Street Art Deco building

Plans unveiled to revamp historic Sauchiehall Street building

THE former C&A building on Glasgow's Sauchiehall Street could be poised for a new lease of life as a boutique hotel. Plans have been unveiled...

Build of £4.4m industrial accommodation underway in Irvine

CLARK Contracts has commenced work on the £4.4 million build of industrial accommodation at Annickbank Innovation Campus in Irvine. The project will deliver three new...
Iorram cottage in Highlands

RIAS confirms special category awards winners for 2026

FOLLOWING the recent announcement of the ten RIAS award-winning projects for 2026, the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland has now confirmed the winners...
L-R: Dougie Bell, Annette Bell, Ewen Burgess and Conor Maguire

EBC team helps Tartan Army turn up the heat on World Cup opponents

STAFF from the Edinburgh Boiler Company (EBC) will be hoping to help the Tartan Army turn up the heat on Scotland’s World Cup opponents...

Design proposals unveiled for Brae High School

A 12-week consultation period is to begin on plans for the build of the new Brae High School in Shetland. Consultations will be led by...

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Pauline Smith, DTAS

Why Scotland’s communities should be at the heart of land reform

Pauline Smith, chief executive at Development Trusts Association Scotland, says community ownership is a practical response to urban, rural and island need SINCE 2000, community...

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