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MCR Property Group has purchased the Merlin Business Centre in Glasgow, its first office investment in Scotland as it eyes rapid expansion north of the border. The company is aiming to purchase more than 100 commercial and industrial properties over the next three years, including development s

The next government must reform the planning system so that more new homes are built by SME house builders, according to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) Scotland following the launch of its Programme for Government today.

The Redhurst Hotel in Giffnock will open in May following a major £3 million refurbishment.

Multi-utilities works have commenced at one of Glasgow’s most significant residential developments.

Planning and transport expert Daisy Narayanan has been appointed to a new role bringing together placemaking and transport strategy at the City of Edinburgh Council. Daisy is currently director of urbanism forSustransand will bring with her a wealth of experience in policy and public realm design, g

Barratt Homes East Scotland has committed to bringing much-needed modern and affordable homes to popular areas of Edinburgh.

As the easing of lockdown restrictions continue, almost half (49%) of project professionals have revealed that their company is moving to a permanent remote working model for staff with more than one in ten (13%) anticipating that their employer will no longer have an office post-lockdown.

Independent global private asset management firm Capital Dynamics has purchased a 100% equity stake in the Sorbie onshore wind project in North Ayrshire.

The latest CBRE office market research has revealed a modest performance across Glasgow and Edinburgh cities in the first quarter of 2021 as the country endured lockdown restrictions. Take-up for the Glasgow office market totalled 74,641 sq ft, a 62% drop from the same period in 2020 and 64% down on

Plans have been submitted for a proposed residential development on the site of a former care home in Baillieston. Spectrum West Ltd wants to build 16 four-bedroom detached and semi-detached houses at 95 Muirhead Road.

Fabricator and constructor Cleveland Bridge looks at the bridges where technology has fronted innovative design. It’s easy to forget how far we’ve come with regards to bridge engineering. Our favourite bridges become a part of our natural environment. They are monuments no less than the

Independent property specialist Rettie & Co has announced it is open for business in St Andrews. The firm has opened their new branch on Bell Street, headed up by George Lorimer, formerly of Galbraith, who joins as local director.

A new whitest ever paint has been developed which researchers say could reduce the need for air conditioning, decrease the use of fossil fuels and help combat the problem of urban heat islands. The new paint reflects 98% of sunlight as well as radiating infrared heat through the atmosphere into

The former site of the famous Rolls Royce engine factory at Hillington Park is set to become a major hub of industry again as Muir Construction prepares to begin work on the largest speculative new build industrial development at the site in more than 25 years.

The foundations for a successful year are being laid by construction and fit-out company Pacific Building which has secured more than £6 million worth of business in contract wins across the UK.