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The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) inaugurated its 144th president, Nick Maclean OBE RD FRICS, on the evening of Thursday 22 January at RICS headquarters in Westminster. In his inaugural address, the RICS President set out an ambitious vision for the Institution, centred on educatio

The journey to transform a historic tram depot in Dundee into the new home for the city’s Museum of Transport is moving up a gear following confirmation of a significant funding boost. Refurbishment work will now begin at the former Maryfield Tram Depot after it was announced that the project

Work has started this week on the demolition of the old fabric factory on Jamieson Road, Darvel.

Investment of £85 million for the rollout of critical electric vehicle charging infrastructure and the switch to zero emission vehicles was confirmed this week by the cabinet secretary for transport, Fiona Hyslop.

Principal contractor Procast Group has demonstrated its commitment to community causes by pledging significant support to a local fundraising initiative.

Parklands Care Homes is planning a multi-million-pound investment in care provision across the north and north-east of Scotland, including its largest ever purpose-built care home.

Work on restoring one of North Ayrshire’s most beautiful and iconic landmarks got underway this month.

Drax Group has agreed to acquire Edinburgh-based energy optimiser Flexitricity from Quinbrook in a deal valued at £36 million. The transaction, which is subject to regulatory approvals, is expected to complete in the first quarter of 2026 and is projected to yield returns significantly above t

A proposal for 16 new homes in Dalmally has been formally submitted to Argyll and Bute Council. West Highland Housing Association is seeking permission to build the development on land next to Oakfield at Glenview. The scheme outlines eight semi‑detached houses and eight cottage flats, intended as

Scotland’s housing bodies have given a broadly positive but pointedly pragmatic response to the First Minister’s plan to create More Homes Scotland, a new national housing agency intended to accelerate delivery across all tenures.

Demolition and site clearance works required to facilitate the first phase of the £250 million Charing Cross Gateway masterplan are now underway.

Plans to demolish the former Scottish Law Commission building in Edinburgh to make way for a student accommodation development have been approved.

Clyde Valley Housing Association, in partnership with Wilson Developments, welcomed Màiri McAllan, cabinet secretary for housing, along with colleagues from the Scottish Government and South Lanarkshire Council, to the redevelopment of the former Lanark Grammar School to see first‑hand the

A construction workerhas seen his quirky bathroom invention go viral, racking up millions of views on social media after turning a common household gripe into a growing side business.

Professional services company Turner & Townsend has pledged £82,500 to fund 10 new scholarships for students in quantity surveying and risk management at Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU), kick-starting a major new philanthropic partnership.