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An uplift in housebuilding and infrastructure spending is expected to boost Scottish construction activity during 2020 after a quieter end to 2019 saw workloads flatten in Q4, according to surveyors.

The proposed Non-Domestic Rates Bill risks significant damage to investment in Scotland’s student accommodation sector, the Scottish Property Federation (SPF) has warned. Student accommodation, like any domestic premises, is exempt from business rates. However, the SPF said this principle is c

The development of Europe’s only Marine Technology Park on bank of the Clyde moved one step closer to becoming a reality this week.

Alastair McCoan, building consultancy partner at Knight Frank Glasgow, discusses how businesses can avoid being hit with a large dilapidations bill when making an office move. A new year, a new office – it can be an exciting time for any business as it embarks on an expansion, with some stylis

A transformational development of 824 new homes in Sighthill officially got under way yesterday.

Falkirk Council has agreed to invest £316 million into its housing stock over the next five years providing improvements to existing homes and providing new homes.

A 3.5% increase in council rents throughout Perth and Kinross will be put to councillors next week to help fund the local authority’s planned five-year investment programme of £69.4 million.

An Edinburgh project manager is primed to represent Scotland at a prestigious national awards ceremony taking place in London tomorrow. Mark Foley, who oversees the build at The Crescent by CALA Homes (East), is one of four finalists from throughout the UK nominated in the National House Building Co

Work has commenced on a project to replace windows and doors on behalf of Maryhill Housing.

Marketplace lender Assetz Capital has provided a £350,000 refinance loan to The Crown Tavern pub in Lanark to fund a refurbishment and third-floor residential conversion.

A glass barrier is likely to be built around St Mark’s basilica in Venice to protect its priceless marble panels and gold leaf mosaics from frequent and devastating floods.

Morgan Sindall Construction has been appointed to build six early years nurseries worth almost £10 million by North Lanarkshire Council and its development partner hub South West Scotland.

The first images showing how a vacant former retail unit at the heart of Paisley’s High Street will be turned into a 21st-century community facility housing library services have been revealed today as an architect and main contractor are appointed to the project.

Edinburgh-based developer Whiteburn has submitted its plan for a residential development in the grounds of the former Viewforth High School in Kirkcaldy following two successful consultation events.

The City of Edinburgh Council is set to spend £2.5 billion on building thousands of affordable homes and improving council homes over the next ten years, according to reports. The local authority's housing, homelessness and fair work committee considered the proposed housing revenue account (H