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Land and measured building survey specialist Adaptive Surveys, which has more than tripled in size since launching three years ago, is aiming to repeat this trajectory following a successful first half of the year in 2024. The company, based in Westhill, was founded by Jamie Watt, a chartered survey

Construction firm GRAHAM has begun work on the historic Jenners building on Princes Street to transform the location into a contemporary mixed-use space. The development encompasses 17,500 square metres across ten floors. The plans include the restoration of Jenners and will feature its iconic atriu

A solar scheme in Moffat is now helping power the pumps which provide water to the town’s water treatment works.

Residential property prices in Scotland rose at the fastest rate since mid-2022 according to the results of the latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Residential Market Survey, and Scottish surveyors expect sales and prices to rise over the next three months. A net balance of 39% of

This week saw the groundbreaking ceremony at Windsor Square in Penicuik, marking the construction commencement of 12 modern energy-efficient cottage flats to be made available for social rent.

The city of Glasgow is gearing up for an exciting celebration as Glasgow Doors Open Days Festival marks its 35th year, inviting residents to discover the inside of buildings they’ve never seen before. Running from September 16-22, and delivered annually by Glasgow Building Preservation Trust (

Dumfries and Galloway College (DGC) welcomed Ivan McKee MSP, minister for public finance, to its Crichton campus in Dumfries on Monday, Sept 9. The aim of the visit was to update the minister on the work of the college in delivering skills for net zero that will support the transition across the Sou

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) has announced the appointment of Mary Watkins, Baroness Watkins of Tavistock, as a member of its presidential team. Baroness Watkins brings a wealth of experience from her distinguished career in nursing, healthcare leadership, and public ser

Urban Movement’s first raingardens as part of Glasgow City Council’s ambitious city-wide Avenues project is now complete and operational on Argyle Street, delivered early as part of JP Morgan Chase’s new corporate headquarters building.

The HFD Charitable Foundation and Virgin Money Foundation have launched a new fund to support community groups and charities with projects to address digital inequalities in Glasgow and the surrounding area.

Work to update the heating system at Troon Leisure Club will start on Monday 30 September. The facility will be open as normal throughout the upgrade, which is scheduled to last around six weeks.

A vacant and derelict site in the heart of Newport-on-Tay could soon be home to 23 extra care flats for elderly residents under new plans submitted to Fife Council. Andrew Black Design has lodged the planning application on behalf of developer GMC Ventures for the assisted living accommoda

Residents have been left baffled by a mural of a fisherman which has been painted upside down. The painting, created by Argentinian artist Seba Cener, appeared on the side of a carpet shop in Fleetwood, Lancashire, and shows a fisherman surrounded by a swirling sea.

John Gilbert Architects has completed conservation work at the Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA) in Glasgow. Originally built in 1778 and redesigned by David Hamilton in the 1820s, the iconic and historically significant building required necessary repairs to its stonework, particularly around the primar

A strategy focused on placing Scotland at the forefront of the net zero economy, with targeted actions to secure growth and investment, has been launched by the Scottish Government.