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Investment in Scottish commercial property dropped to £1.2 billion in 2020 as lockdown measures and economic uncertainty curbed deal-making, according to the latest data released by Knight Frank. However, Scotland proved its resilience as the most popular UK destination for overseas investment

The latest research by global real estate adviser CBRE has revealed a positive end to 2020 for the Aberdeen office market, with a take-up of 155,926 sq ft for the final quarter. Whilst this is down 34% on the same period in 2019, it is 26% up on the five-year average of 123,307 sq ft for Q4.

An annual report from the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity has revealed the pivotal role it played to help the construction community during the turmoil of 2020 as it responded to 2,399 families in crisis.

Miller Homes is unveiling a brand new development at Bertha Park, just off Ruthvenfield Road in Perth. 

Scientists are using cutting-edge technology along Britain’s 20,000-mile rail network, as part of Network Rail’s new action plan for sustainable vegetation management.

TÜV SÜD UK has today launched its Building Advisory Service division, which will provide advanced data management and analytic services for owners of high-rise residential buildings in the UK.

Galliford Try still expects to report a return to profitability and a resumption of dividend with its upcoming half year results after performing well throughout the period. In a trading update issued today, the construction group said all projects have been fully operational since the start of the

The UK Government has established a new regulatory body with 'strong' enforcement powers to oversee the safety of construction materials.

A major new industry alliance will be launched next month for the UK's engineering services sector. The eight-strong alliance will be an agent for positive change and support the delivery of a safer, more productive and sustainable UK built environment. 

A £1.7 million contract to deliver the centrepiece of one of Dundee Waterfront’s key spaces could be agreed next week.

A housing association has teamed up with a family-run housing developer to create new, highly energy-efficient homes in Dundee, all of which will be constructed off-site.

Stanton Brook Estates' appeal to overturn Glasgow City Council's refusal fo a plan for 46 flats in Dennistoun has been unsuccessful.

Fife councillors have rejected Springfield's plans to build 65 new homes in Strathkinness. Councillor Jane Ann Liston, who moved refusal of the plans at the recent North East Planning Committee meeting, said the properties would have been 'squashed' into two-thirds of an area previously earmarked fo

Kirkwood Homes has submitted plans to build 16 new high-end homes in Broughty Ferry. Dundee City Council received the plans to build the new three, four and five-bedroom homes at the former Linlathen House’s walled garden.

Angus Council’s communities committee has approved its Strategic Housing Investment Plan (SHIP) through which it is estimated that around 550 affordable homes could be built throughout the region over the next five years. The SHIP prioritises investment in new affordable housing across Angus,