Francesco Mele

Scottish property management firm sets out expansion plans

A newly relaunched Scottish property management company is targeting 4,000 additional homes under management within the next two years, as it looks to ramp...
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McTaggart marks anniversary year with Simon Community Scotland donation

MCTAGGART Construction has donated £25,000 to Simon Community Scotland as part of its 80th anniversary charitable giving programme. Working with adults and young people across...
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Avant Homes agrees landmark PRS deal with Thriving Investments

AVANT Homes has announced completion of its first private rented sector (PRS) transaction in Scotland after agreeing a £10.8 million deal with Thriving Investments,...
New College Lanarkshire Design Competition

Local students thrive during real-world design challenge at Ravenscraig

STUDENTS at New College Lanarkshire are gaining hands-on industry experience thanks to a collaboration with Ravenscraig Limited. By working on development proposals for a site...
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Smith Scott Mullan confirms transition to employee ownership

ARCHITECTURAL practice Smith Scott Mullan will officially transition to employee ownership, with owners Graham Acheson, Eugene Mullan and Rick McCluggage transferring their shares to...
Edinburgh Boiler Company celebrating award win

Edinburgh Boiler Company named Small Business of the Year

MD Dougie Bell has praised his staff after the Edinburgh Boiler Company (EBC) was named Small Business of the Year at the inaugural Scottish...

Road by Glasgow’s George Square to reopen as project progresses

WORK to create a 'striking' new footway and carriageway on the north side of Glasgow's George Square is set to complete next week. Rainton Construction...
Lighthouse Charity event in Hamilton

Scotland West Lighthouse Charity event raises £10,500

THE Lighthouse Charity Scotland West Region raised £10,500 at its annual race night at Hamilton Park. This year, 265 guests supported the Lighthouse Charity after...
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University of the Highlands and Islands launches commercial training company

THE University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) North, West, and Hebrides has launched a commercial training company. NU-Horizon Training is wholly owned by UHI...
Zander Muego

Successful office-to-hotel conversions start with preparation

By Zander Muego, director at Egis UK THE commercial property market is undergoing a prolonged adjustment. Rising construction costs, tighter regulations, and questions over financial...

Plans launched for build of 212 homes in Edinburgh

PLANS have been launched by Cullross for the build of 212 homes at Western Harbour in Edinburgh. The development will offer a mix of private...

Major milestone reached on £998m HMP Glasgow project

RISERS have been erected for the five planned houseblocks at HMP Glasgow in a major milestone on the £998 million project. Kier is leading construction...

Kilmarnock Railway Station set for £13.5m upgrade

MAJOR engineering work is to take place at Kilmarnock Railway Station this summer in a £13.5 million project. Network Rail Scotland will deliver the upgrades...

Critical works completed on Banff Bridge

WORKS on a critical scour protection scheme on the A98 Banff Bridge have been completed. Story Contracting delivered the project on behalf of Aberdeenshire Council...
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Argyll and Bute Council local procurement spend tops £71m

ARGYLL and Bute Council's local procurement spend for 2025/26 was £71.8 million, with just over 25% of all contracts being awarded to local suppliers. This...

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Zander Muego

Successful office-to-hotel conversions start with preparation

By Zander Muego, director at Egis UK THE commercial property market is undergoing a prolonged adjustment. Rising construction costs, tighter regulations, and questions over financial...

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