Seizing opportunities: a beginner’s guide to investing in Scotland’s property market

After Scotland’s property market faced an undeniably challenging few years with interest rate rises, there finally appears to be some light at the end...
Andrew Curran

Springfield Group bolsters management structure with two new MDs

THE Springfield Group has announced two senior promotions, with Andrew Curran appointed to MD (Central) covering Springfield Properties, Dawn Homes, Walker Group and Mactaggart...

New biomimetic design courses to ‘derive inspiration from nature’

THE Glasgow School of Art (GSA) is developing a series of academic courses and collaborative research practice in partnership with the Eden Project and...

Edison Group establishes new Irvine HQ as business sets sights on growth

CONSTRUCTION and property business Edison Group has established its new HQ in refurbished premises in Irvine High Street. The company has taken over 2,000 square...

Property firm marks significant milestone

PROPERTY consultancy CBRE is celebrating 50 years since the first Richard Ellis office (as the firm was known) opened in Glasgow in 1965.  Kicking off...

Permission granted for 92-home Tranent development

AVANT Homes Scotland is poised to deliver 92 new homes in Tranent after being granted planning permission for a £31 million development. Called Thistle Meadows...
Robyn Donaldson with Ralph Sayer chief executive Ivan Ralph

Ralph Sayer announces appointment of new partner

EDINBURGH-based solicitor and estate agent Ralph Sayer has announced that Robyn Donaldson has been promoted to partner. At 31, she becomes one of the youngest...
Derek Smillie, curriculum quality leader for construction at West College Scotland

Construction giants team up to help unlock Scotland’s net zero goals

SCOTLAND’S net zero drive is set to be boosted by a new facility at West College Scotland (WCS) created through a collaboration between major...

Three award wins for McLaughlin & Harvey

MCLAUGHLIN & Harvey is celebrating winning three awards at the Considerate Constructors Scheme's 2023 Leading Lights Awards. Held at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London,...
Tynecastle Student Accommodation green roof

‘Complex’ roofing system at Edinburgh student site earns award recognition

CARLISLE Construction Materials has expressed its delight after project partner Site Group won the Green Roofing category at the 2025 NFRC Scottish Roofing Awards. The...

MKM attributes Scots growth to ‘stable and resilient’ building sector

MKM Building Supplies Ltd will open five new branches in Scotland within 12 months. The independent builder’s merchant said the investment follows 'exceptional' financial performance from the...

New BESA president urges businesses to embrace digital age

CLAIRE Curran, MD of building services specialists Linaker, has been elected president of the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) for 2023/24. Described as a 'progressive...
Garry Cowan

Electric Heating Company to address net zero challenges at SELECT meeting

WORKING together to help support Scotland’s transition to net zero will be among the topics discussed at an upcoming membership meeting of SELECT, the...

Lyndon SGB expresses pride at Operation Unicorn role

TEAMS from Lyndon SGB by Brandsafway in Scotland provided a large access platform outside the Scottish Parliament buildings at Holyrood for the BBC, Sky...

Scots firm at forefront of Covid-19 risk management solution for businesses

A Scottish technology firm is part of an international collaboration to help workplaces prevent coronavirus transmission via a 'pioneering' AI-based solution. Intense IT has created the...

Homes for Scotland Awards finalists revealed

THE finalists have been announced for the Homes for Scotland Awards. Judges will again undertake site visits to shortlisted entries in the Private and Affordable...

Construction Scotland Innovation Centre set for recruitment drive

THE Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) has launched a recruitment drive ahead of its move to a new facility in Hamilton. CSIC’s new industry-led centre will open...

More funding for Coalsnaughton following ground movement evacuation

THE Scottish Government is to provide further funding to Clackmannanshire Council to support its emergency response to ground movement in Coalsnaughton. Almost 300 residents were...
Central Exchange, Glasgow office building

Glasgow city centre office building acquired in £22m deal

CLYDEBUILT II Limited Partnership (CLP II), a joint venture between Scottish property company Ediston and Strathclyde Pension Fund (SPF), has acquired multi-let office Central...

HFD adds to senior team with new property director

HFD Group has announced the appointment of Elliot Cumming as property director. He joins from London & Scottish Property Investment Management, where he spent two...