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Scotland needs a planning system which nurtures growth and unlocks the potential of our people and places according to the Scottish Government. So what can we, or should we, expect from the draft planning bill which is expected to be introduced in the autumn, asks Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie’

A new working party addressing the challenges of indoor air pollution and its negative impact on people’s health in homes is launching today at the ‘Better homes, better air, better health’ event in London. This event is bringing together the research and practice communities across the medica

The Keppie-designed Capitol office building in Aberdeen’s Union Stree has been recognised as one of the best workplaces in Scotland. It was crowned winner of the ‘Best Commercial Workplace 2017’ category at the British Council for Offices’ (BCO) regional property sector awards in Glasgow.

Laggan Outdoor plans conference and wedding facility expansion Laggan Outdoor in Gatehouse of Fleet has announced a £1.9 million investment to support its ambitious plans to diversify into the high-end conference and wedding market.

Around 84% of homeowners are more likely to hire a tradesman if they are punctual, a new survey has revealed. A poll by home services marketplace Plentific.com found that punctuality is the most desirable quality homeowners look for when hiring tradesmen, narrowly ahead of politeness and someone who

Balfour Beatty has been awarded the £16 million enabling works contract by Network Rail for the redevelopment of Glasgow Queen Street Station. The contract, which supports Network Rail’s expansion scheme to accommodate increasing passenger numbers, will involve the demolition of platform building

Gordon Cunningham Construction, refurbishment, fit out and maintenance contractor Clark Contracts has secured new orders valued at over £40 million in the six months to March 31 and has recruited 34 new members of staff as a result.

Andrew Richmond (left) and Michael Padzinski hub North Scotland Ltd has welcomed Michael Padzinski as its new chief executive.

Knowehead House Crieff builder and developer Corryard has launched the show apartment of its conversion of a mansion house in Perth.

Plans for a distillery which was deemed “too Scottish” by residents of a Devon village has been granted planning approval. Designed by Helensburgh-based Organic Architects, the Princetown distillery will be the largest in England, producing 400,000 litres of whisky at start-up. It will also be t

(from left) Gill Walker (National Park Ranger), Andy Biddulph (Modern Apprentice at Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park), Gordon Watson, chief executive of Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park, James Stuart (Convener of Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park), Ben Anderson

Colin MacKenzie A concentration of occupier activity around mid-sized office space and a lack of city centre supply has created a “pinch point” in Glasgow’s commercial property market, according to analysis from Knight Frank.

New rail platform and footbridge planned for Dunbar Network Rail is proposing the construction of a new platform and accessible footbridge with lifts at Dunbar station during 2019.

A housing developer is giving away one of his properties for free to a needy family in New Zealand's largest city, but they will have to find somewhere to put it. Auckland businessman Dave Rennie has listed the three-bedroom property with a zero-dollar price tag, with the proviso that the buyers mov

External view of buildings 1, 2 and 3 Atlantic Quay, Glasgow The first phase of on-site works have commenced to rejuvenate the Atlantic Quay office scheme in Glasgow’s international financial services district.