Twenty seven of the most innovative and community beneficial property projects from across Scotland are set to go against some of the region’s best in this year’s RICS Awards 2018, Scotland.

The awards which are known as the property Oscars highlight the great talent involved for shaping Scotland’s built environment. This year sees some of the most innovative and collaborative projects from across the region including Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen and Perth.

The eight categories for 2018 are; Building Conservation, Commercial, Community Benefit, Design through Innovation, Infrastructure, Regeneration, Residential and Tourism & Leisure.

The category winners will then go forth for the acclaimed Project of the Year title, awarded to the scheme that demonstrates outstanding best practice and an exemplary commitment to adding value to its local area.

Last year saw Glasgow’s Kelvin Hall win the esteemed title after its three year renovation transformed the 90-year-old venue into a multi-purpose sports, culture and education building.

RICS Awards 2018, Scotland shortlist

Building Conservation

Commercial

Community Benefit

Design through Innovation

Infrastructure

Regeneration

Residential

Tourism & Leisure

Chair of the RICS Awards 2018, Scotland judging panel, Colin Smith of Turely, said: “This year we have received some extremely diverse and outstanding projects from all over Scotland. Each and every project showcases the exceptional talent behind these buildings of our future. The variety of projects highlights the development that is happening right across our nation and I am confident 2018 will be a hotly contested year. I look forward to celebrating the successes of Scotland’s exceptional talent and projects at this year’s ceremony in April.”

All category winners will go on to compete against other regional winners at the national RICS Awards Grand Final in November 2018, for the chance to be crowned the overall UK winner in their respective category.

The RICS Awards 2018, Scotland which will be held on April 19 at The Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa in Edinburgh, will be hosted by popular TV Presenter Catriona Shearer. Tickets for the ceremony and black tie dinner can be booked online at www.rics.org/scotawards or you can contact Danielle Blair on dblair@rics.org.