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The Chartered Institute of Building’s (CIOB) Global Student Challenge competition has been launched with a new look for 2023. The competition, which has been running for more than a decade, requires teams of students studying for built environment qualifications, to create a virtual organisati

Bill Robertson, the founder and executive chairman of family-owned construction firm Robertson Group, has been knighted in the 2023 New Year Honours list for services to the construction industry and to charity in Scotland. Mr Robertson said: “I am thrilled, but deeply humbled and honoured, to

Edinburgh’s average house price has hit £325,000 - with market appetite remaining strong despite ongoing economic uncertainty, according to estate agents Lindsays. Lindsays has revealed a year-on-year rise in the average price of the properties it sold amid hopes that a more stable marke

The Highland Council has launched its Local Place Plans webpage, where community-led groups can find useful guidance on preparing, submitting, and registering Local Place Plans. These plans provide an opportunity for communities to set out their vision and priorities for the future, particularly aro

Glenrothes-based Atmore Easy Living Development (AELD) Ltd has submitted plans to Fife Council to build 80 new homes in Balgonie.

The demise of Dundee construction firm McGill was the most read story on Scottish Construction Now in the past year.

Landowners who contributed to the creation of a flourishing new primary school have been given a VIP tour alongside the wider project’s principal developer. Andrew Bain took his first full tour of Letham Mains Primary School alongside Derek Lawson of Cala Homes (East), which oversaw the creati

Retrofitting office buildings across Scotland’s capital will be a key driver for growth in 2023, according to new data from commercial property specialist JLL. Year-end take-up, or new lettings, is expected to hit approximately 700,000 sq ft across Edinburgh in 2022, 80% of which is focused on

  Real estate investment markets are expected to emerge from a period of uncertainty and pricing will likely stabilise towards the end of 2023, with a continued flight to quality and ESG being key drivers of activity across all asset classes, according to CBRE’s UK Real Estate Market Outl

The JR Group has made a bumper food donation to a Highland food bank in time for Christmas.

The public consultation and initial appraisal reports for the A96 Corridor Review have been made available, as informed by the consultation earlier this year.

The Christmas wishes of some of the most vulnerable and needy young people have been granted for a fourth time by principal contractor Procast, which answered their letters to Santa to make sure each and every one of them has a gift to open on December 25. The company handed over 135 presents to the

Hub West Scotland (hWS) said it has been overwhelmed by the incredible response to its fifth Winter Warmer Appeal on behalf of charity partner PEEK, (Possibilities for Each and Every Kid).

Union Terrace Gardens in Aberdeen re-opened yesterday after a £28.3 million refurbishment which improves wheelchair access and includes new amenities such as a new play area for children, toilets, and cafes while restoring historic features.

Deeside Timberframe has appointed David Crawford as its new managing director following John Wright’s decision to step back after 40 years with the Stonehaven headquartered business. Mr Crawford will officially take up the reins at the manufacturer on 1 April 2023 when Mr Wright will move into