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Expectations for the housing market in Scotland improved last month as more buyers made enquiries and more sellers listed their properties, according to the latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Residential Market Survey.

Legislation to raise funds towards Scotland’s cladding remediation programme carries “significant risk” to the housing market, a parliamentary report published today has concluded. Holyrood’s Finance and Public Administration Committee says it is “unconvinced” tha

The late 19th century and early 20th century phases of HMP Barlinnie have been recognised by Historic Environment Scotland (HES) as a Category A listed building, the designation reserved for the country’s most significant structures.

The Edinburgh Boiler Company (EBC) is targeting growth by acquisition as it prepares for its next stage of expansion. The firm is on track to post a record turnover of £10 million for its latest set of accounts with a successful transition into renewables underpinning another strong financial

Sir David Chipperfield, the renowned British architect behind Edinburgh’s first purpose-built concert hall in more than a century, has revealed he feared the project might collapse as costs spiralled.

Ayrshire-based Easton Group has expanded its portfolio with the acquisition of Andrew Wright Windows, securing the future of the long-standing Scottish business.

Communities on the island of Mull, the V&A Dundee and King’s Church in Aberdeen are amongst 23 local projects being awarded a share of £1.8 million to deliver renewable energy projects.

Specialist built environment PR company Building Relations PR and environmental networking platform Sustainabuild have been recognised at this year’s Construction and Marketing Awards (CMA Awards).

Three major projects that will help boost Great Britain’s energy security and clean power ambitions and deliver projected savings for consumers have taken a big step closer to fruition.

Rail contractor QTS Group has expanded its survey capabilities with 50% team growth in the past year.

Work to deliver the Ayrshire Innovation Park (AIP) at Moorfield in Kilmarnock is officially underway, with officials gathering in Kilmarnock to celebrate the start of the £48.8 million Ayrshire Growth Deal project.

Dandara Scotland has helped lift community spirits this December with two local donations, including a £500 contribution to East Lothian Foodbank and sponsorship of five Christmas lights in Wallyford.

Network Rail has completed major renewal work on the Banff Turnpike railway bridge near Keith, allowing the A95 to reopen two weeks ahead of schedule.

Bellway Homes has donated £1,600 to Elphinstone Primary School near Tranent, to enable the purchase of new portable basketball nets.

The transformation of Glasgow's George Square is to take a major step forward with new stone surfaces being installed across its bordering streets.