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An architect has stopped producing computer renderings while her projects are still in the design phase, instead favouring models, sketches and collages to encourage collaboration and develop more exciting buildings.

Emtec Building Services has marked a number of significant milestones, developments and new appointments within its Scottish region.

Build-to-rent (BTR) developer and operator Moda Living has secured planning permission for the final phase of its £215 million Springside development in Edinburgh.

Recently rebranded developer HBD has announced a new senior hire and promotion at its Glasgow base as it embarks on a period of significant investment and growth in Scotland.  The firm has appointed Matt Bellshaw as director for Scotland, leading growth north of the border.  Matt has over

Tulloch Homes has reported a 2.4% increase in turnover and predicted a steady year ahead powered by the ongoing dualling of the A9 between Perth and the Highlands. The Inverness-based group booked turnover of £51.1 million for the year to the end of June, up on the previous year’s £

Courts can, in appropriate cases, devise a remedy to protect the good faith purchaser in a gratuitous alienation, the Supreme Court has concluded in a case that turned on the meaning of “adequate consideration” in the Insolvency Act 1986 and which has been remitted to the Inner House of

Hardies Property & Construction Consultants has marked the latest stage in its strategy to expand its operations throughout the West of Scotland with the acquisition of Glasgow-based Allan & Hanel Chartered Surveyors. The move comes 15 months after Hardies acquired Glasgow-based construction

City Building is celebrating after being honoured in four categories at the recent Hr NETWORK National Awards, where its contribution to communities was also recognised with the first ever accolade of its kind. City Building staff receiving the Diversity and Inclusion Award of the Year

Roddy Cormack, construction law specialist and legal director at Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP, examines P-DfMA (Platform for Design for Manufacture and Assembly) and the general increase in off-site construction, and wonders whether SBCC is keeping up with the curve. P-DfMA is a relatively n

The new government must do everything it can to solve the late payment problems that continue to undermine construction supply chains, according to the chief executive officer of the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA). David Frise told the Association’s National Conference that W

Energy, services and regeneration specialist ENGIE held a groundbreaking ceremony last week to mark the commencement of a £2.5 million construction project in Bellshill. The development, in partnership with the Clyde Valley Housing Association (CVHA), will see derelict land on Hamilton Road tr

Fife Council has approved plans to demolish the Glenwood Centre building in Glenrothes and make sure current occupiers will be found new homes.  The local authority took control of the dilapidated shopping centre when compulsory purchase orders (CPOs) were issued for the privately-owned fl

Taylor Wimpey West Scotland has donated 10 pallets of bricks and block to help young bricklayers at its new Apprenticeship Academy with Ayrshire College learn their trade. Bricklaying apprentices Lewis Owens and David Waite with Ayrshire College lecturer Billy Hutchison (front)

Fife Council hosted the 13th House Builders' Forum last week in Lochgelly.

For the second year running, Redpath Construction has supported the Jimmy Dunnachie Family Learning Centre in Darnley with a Christmas toy donation.