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The number of unannounced inspections to construction sites in Scotland last year has more than halved compared to the previous year, according to new statistics. Figures obtained by construction union UCATT have revealed that Scotland saw a drop of 55.7 per cent in the number of proactive construct

Neil Collar, head of Brodies’ Planning Group The Scottish Government’s ongoing consultation on the future of planning in Scotland presents a ‘golden opportunity’ for the private and public sectors to work in partnership to tackle the shortage of new homes, a housebuilding conference hosted b

Scottish Water is building for the future of the water industry in Scotland and looking to recruit another 40 apprentices in 2016. The company currently employs 96 apprentices at the moment covering a multitude of diverse job roles from civil engineering, electrical and mechanical engineering, finan

City of Glasgow College welcomes award for Architectural Excellence City of Glasgow College’s stunning new Riverside campus has scooped a top design award at this year’s Scottish Property Awards.

A glass-enclosed "skyslide" is being added to the US Bank Tower in downtown Los Angeles, offering thrill seekers the opportunity to glide down the building's exterior, Dezeen has reported. Called Skyslide, the glass chute will measure 14 metres in length and 1.2 metres in width, and will be installe

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Glasgow City Council has confirmed the appointment of Gardiner & Theobald LLP with John McAslan + Partners and Event Communications to take forward the Burrell Collection’s ambitious refurbishment and redisplay plans. Gardiner & Theobald LLP has been appointed to undertake the project mana

Major demolition works marking the start of the £850 million redevelopment of the St James Centre in Edinburgh are to get underway in May. The site between Princes Street, Leith Walk and York Place will be transformed to make way for up to one million square feet of prime retail space, plus a 210-r

The University of St Andrews is to sanction investment of over £70 million in student housing in a move which will provide 900 additional bed spaces and refurbish large areas of its existing residences. In an outline Accommodation Action Plan published this week, the University confirmed it is to m

Lairdsland Primary School in Kirkintilloch, 110 Queen Street Glasgow and Quartermile in Edinburgh were among the big winners at the Scottish Property Awards held in Glasgow last night. The 3rd annual event, which crowns the best buildings, businesses and teams in Scotland’s commercial property sec

Plans to deliver a new Meadowbank Sports Centre could take a step forward next week as councillors discuss a report on how the new facility should be funded. The ‘Funding Package Proposal for a new Meadowbank’ report outlines the estimated investment required to transform the ageing sports venue

Plans have been submitted to expand the Premier Inn hotel situated at Dundee’s waterfront by 109 new bedrooms. Overseen by Lawrence McPherson Associates, the work will significantly extend the current 40 bed hotel with a new four storey extensions flanking the existing hotel to the east and west o

A major plan to expand and upgrade Inverness Airport has been announced as the Highland terminal gears up for what could be its busiest year ever. Airport operator HIAL is to invest £900,000 to create a new standalone international arrivals hall, which will house Border Force and international bagg

Young people in Dundee are being encouraged to apply for an apprenticeship with Novus Property Solutions after the construction company announced its ambitious 2016 recruitment plans. The maintenance, refurbishment and new build contractor has embarked upon its annual search for the brightest and be

Connor Keen Regeneration firm Urban Union has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting young apprentices, announcing its plans to recruit 21 apprentices throughout 2016.