Statue of football legend Denis Law to be erected in Aberdeen

A statue of Manchester United and Scotland legend Denis Law is to be erected in his hometown of Aberdeen. The city's council agreed that the...

Miller Homes announces ‘key’ land acquisitions across east of Scotland

MILLER Homes has secured the purchase of land at multiple locations across the east of Scotland, the housebuilder has announced. The firm said that the...

Chair appointed for new RICS board

THE Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has appointed Martin Samworth FRICS to chair the new RICS board. Martin has experience in real estate and...
Cruden Group

Cruden Group reports ‘solid’ financial results and hails success of strategic changes

THE Cruden Group has reported a 'solid' set of financial results for the year ending 31 March, 2024 - including turnover of £132 million,...
The Old Mill, Balmuirfield

Former Dundee plash mill set to go under the hammer

A B-listed former plash mill in Dundee is among the highlights of the next Shepherd Chartered Surveyors commercial property auction. Properties and development land located...

Edinburgh’s Quartermile One relaunched after major refurbishment work

A major refurbishment project has brought nearly 40,000 sq. ft. of Grade A office space to the market in Edinburgh. Quartermile One has been relaunched...

Blantyre Life housing and care campus tipped to deliver range of benefits

BLANTYRE Life has officially opened in an event held to recognise the contribution of the teams and partners involved in the facility which has...

Mental health app launched for construction workers

A new app has been launched to help support the mental health of construction workers. The Lighthouse construction charity, software specialist COINS, and Building Mental...

Glasgow supplier aids Staffordshire school project

A Glasgow-based firm has played a key role in the construction of a new school in Staffordshire. Duncryne Ltd is the sole UK supplier of...

‘Game-changer’ tech used to fix repairs remotely

A Fife housing association has revealed it is using new technology to help tenants fix repairs remotely. Kingdom Housing Association introduced augmented reality just before...

Queensferry Crossing opening date announced

The Queensferry Crossing is to open to traffic on August 30, it has been announced. Economy Secretary Keith Brown announced the date during a visit...

RICS launches new guidance to drive diversity and inclusion in surveying sector

THE Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has launched a new guide to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). The six-document publication has been developed by...

Lack of knowledge on nuclear sites to cost ‘generations’ of UK taxpayers

'MASSIVE' failed contracts, 'weak' UK Government oversight and a 'perpetual' lack of knowledge on the state of nuclear sites will cost 'generations' of UK...

DunBear sculpture lit up to mark historic battle

LIGHTS illuminating The DunBear will alternate between blue and white today (September 3) to commemorate the Battle of Dunbar in 1650. The battle was fought between...

‘Mini Murrayfield’ begins to take shape

CONSTRUCTION is progressing on Edinburgh Rugby's new 7,800 seater stadium on the grounds of the BT Murrayfield Stadium. Main contractor Malcolm Group has been back...

Housebuilder hosts site visit for Barrhead youngsters

TAYLOR Wimpey West Scotland recently hosted a visit at its Duncarnock development in Barrhead for 14 students aged 15/16 from Barrhead High and St...
Alasdair Steele

Analysis reveals Scottish commercial property market ‘bounced back’ in 2024

NEW research has revealed that investment volumes in Scotland’s commercial property market bounced back in 2024, up 30% on the previous 12 months. Total investment...
Free suicide prevention workshops now open to Scotland’s construction industry 

Scottish construction workers offered free suicide prevention workshops

CONSTRUCTION workers across Scotland can now register to attend new suicide prevention workshops developed by Barratt and David Wilson Homes North Scotland in partnership...
Strathmore Golf Centre

Perthshire golf centre represents ‘significant development opportunity’

DESCRIBED as representing a major development opportunity, Strathmore Golf Centre at Alyth, near Blairgowrie, which is for sale, has announced it is reinstating its...

Contract awarded for £1.3m Banff Harbour project

LOCHSHELL Ltd has been awarded a £1.3 million construction phase contract for repairs to the Banff Railway Jetty and East Pier. The Aberdeenshire Council project...