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Fairhurst has expanded its traffic and transport planning service in Scotland with the appointment of John Craft to the position of principal transport planner. To be based in the firm’s Glasgow office, John has worked in traffic and transport planning consultancy in the city for the last 31 y

Encouraging sales, a series of new appointments and more developments underway in Aberdeen than any other housebuilder have all resulted in a strong first half of the year for CALA Homes (North). Indicating growing confidence from house-hunters in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, the developer has sold o

Barratt Homes has tabled an amendment to a planned development on the site of Aberdeen’s former Royal Cornhill Hospital after issues were raised by NHS Grampian.

The UK Government has been urged to delay the implementation of major changes to VAT in October to avoid chaos in the construction sector.

Scotland’s public health body should have more explicit connections with the planning system so that place-making can play a more preventative role in creating healthier communities, according to RTPI Scotland.

New research reveals that companies who take their insurers to court or public arbitration over non-payment of a claim win in around one in three cases. The findings are from Mactavish, an expert on commercial insurance governance and disputes, which reviewed every UK court case or arbitration appea

Morrison Community Care Group has opened the doors to its brand new private care facility in Duntocher, West Dunbartonshire, following work by CCG (Scotland) Ltd.

A major project to build a new bridge across the A90 near Kirkliston has reached a key milestone, as the initial foundations are laid.

A Parliamentary inquiry has been launched into the devastating impact that silicosis has on construction workers and their families.

A report by the working group on the regulation of property agents’ (ROPA) which proposes increased regulation, minimum qualifications, and the formal licensing of agents should be welcomed, according to a property management firm. Apropos by DJ Alexander believes that these recommendations, w

Average house prices in Scotland will grow by 14% to reach £170,000 by 2022 if a no-deal Brexit is avoided, according to new analysis from PwC.

Sidey has underlined its commitment to employee safety by achieving ISO 45001:2018 certification for the manufacture and installation of windows, doors and conservatories using PVCu and aluminium profile, covering activities as both a contractor and designer. The Occupational Health & Safety Man

Scottish Historic Buildings Trust (SHBT) and the City of Edinburgh Council have tasked Richard Murphy Architects with carrying out a feasibility study to develop a long-term masterplan for Custom House in Leith. The study will consider a range of options to secure the future of the building wit

A street in the Welsh coastal town of Harlech has been named the steepest in the world following a campaign by locals.

John Edwards FRICS has been announced as the new chair of the RICS Scotland board. Having served on the Scotland board since 2013, PMP director John Edwards has now taken over from Ian Fergusson FRICS who served as chair from July 2018 – June 2019.