Kier awarded £21m City of Edinburgh Council contract
A £21 million contract to deliver a comprehensive retrofit and upgrade programme at Craigmillar Court and Peffermill Court in Edinburgh has been awarded to...
Scottish surveyors optimistic about 2026 housing market
SCOTTISH surveyors are expecting a busy start to the year for the housing market, following a quieter December according to the latest Royal Institution...
Refurbished building sale highlights confidence in Edinburgh’s office investment market
LISMORE Real Estate Advisors has announced the sale of 4-5 Lochside Avenue in Edinburgh Park on behalf of Knight Property Group for an undisclosed...
Work begins on electrification of railway between Haymarket and Dalmeny
NINE days of major engineering work will begin this weekend to prepare the railway in Fife and connecting routes for electrification.
The railway line will...
Record social impact achievements for McTaggart Construction in 2025
MCTAGGART Construction has announced record social impact achievements across Scotland in 2025.
The contractor supported 93 people into work placements and created 46 new jobs,...
Scarborough Group launches sculpture design competition
SCARBOROUGH Group International (SGI) has launched a sculpture design competition in collaboration with Edinburgh College of Art (ECA).
The initiative invites students to design a...
SELECT welcomes amendment to electrical sector regulations
ELECTROTECHNICAL trade body SELECT has welcomed the latest amendment to industry regulations and encouraged members to familiarise themselves with the updates to ensure the...
Developer progresses BTR plans at Edinburgh’s Western Harbour
CULLROSS Living is progressing its Scottish build-to-rent (BTR) ambitions by developing new proposals for Western Harbour, Edinburgh.
The site is located on land bounded by...
‘First of its kind’ assessment sets out 30-year framework for Scotland’s infrastructure needs
SCOTLAND'S first infrastructure Needs Assessment has been published, setting out a 30-year framework designed to inform planning, investment and delivery.
Developed by Scottish Government’s infrastructure...
New £18.3m East Renfrewshire railway station nears completion
A new £18.3 million train station in East Renfrewshire is a step closer to opening later this year after engineers successfully installed its footbridge...
Edinburgh Boiler Company appoints operations director
THE Edinburgh Boiler Company (EBC) has promoted Conor Maguire to the role of operations director in preparation for a year of 'substantial' growth.
He steps...
‘Much‑loved’ Glasgow southside building poised for new lease of life
THE iconic former Hutchesons’ Grammar Primary School campus in Glasgow could be poised for redevelopment after being brought to market.
The sale of the property...
New delivery plan brings forward key elements of A9 dualling programme
THE remaining sections of the A9 dualling programme will be delivered using capital funding, Scotland’s transport secretary has confirmed.
Fiona Hyslop MSP has announced the...
Family matters: third generation joins KRG in Coatbridge
KRG Specialist Engineering has marked a proud milestone after Ashton Hughes, the grandson of company founder James Hughes and son of current MD Gerry...
Plans approved for build of new Forres Academy
PLANS for the build of a new Forres Academy next to Applegrove Primary in the town have been approved by Moray Council.
The development will...
Lochay Homes appoints Andy Wyles as non-executive chair
EDINBURGH-based Lochay Homes has announced the appointment of Andy Wyles, former northern regional chair at Bellway, as its new non-executive chair.
Andy joins the business...
Bancon Homes appoints Tony Williamson as sales director
BANCON Homes has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Tony Williamson as sales director.
He brings extensive experience in housebuilding, construction, and sales...
Second phase of Fife affordable housing development completes
WORK has been completed on the second phase of a housing development in Kennoway delivered in partnership with Robertson Construction Eastern and Fife Council.
The...
Scottish budget reaction: lack of focus on built environment ‘disappointing’
THE lack of focus on the built environment in the Scottish budget 2026-27 has been described as 'disappointing' by RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered...
Scottish budget sees record investment in affordable housing
THE Scottish Government has announced over £5 billion to tackle the climate emergency, £4.3 billion in transport funding, and a record investment in affordable...
