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Commercial property consultant Ryden has published its 88th review of the Scottish property sector. According to the report, industrial property market fundamentals remain strong in Central Scotland as rents continue to rise. More occupiers are starting to seek good EPC ratings and ESG credentials a

New budget plans published by Scottish Borders Council include a commitment to deliver all previously announced capital projects, in spite of significantly increased costs, particularly due to average inflation of 10%. Capital plan projects include three new secondary schools (Peebles, Galashie

NorDan UK Ltd has announced a record 34% increase in turnover for a single year for 2022.

Members of the Highland Council's City of Inverness and Area Committee have agreed a list of prioritised programmes of works for structural overlay/inlay works and surface dressing schemes which will be funded out of the Capital Budget allocation for 2023/24. Leader of Inverness and Area Cllr Ian Br

Taylor Wimpey West Scotland has teamed up with the Royal National Lifeboat Institution to confirm that it will donate £25 for each new home sold and legally completed at its new developments in Troon – Princess Gate and Queens Court. The latest donation of £275 has been paid to the

Scotland will not be able to transition to a circular economy without sweeping changes in the built environment and construction sector, according to Zero Waste Scotland’s Circularity Gap Report. The study shows that the built environment, which currently contributes over 50% of Scotland&rsquo

Plans for a new 24-bed care home and 20 affordable homes in Lochgelly have been granted planning permission.

Planning permission has been refused for a proposal to make student accommodation out of reclaimed shipping containers. Under the plans, a site on the corner of Petershill Road and Turner Road, near Barnhill railway station in north Glasgow, was to host four accommodation containers a

The Cruden Group is to train its focus on development-led affordable housing opportunities and reduce reliance on competitive project tendering following a strategic review of its operations.

A stunning image of a skateboard park in the United Arab Emirates has been named Concrete in Life Photo of the Year. It wins a top prize of $10,000 in a global competition, which highlights the essential role that concrete plays around the world.

MIXED USE and NON-RESIDENTIAL Applicant:  Aberdeen City Council

The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) has revealed the shortlist for its 2023 RIAS Awards. The RIAS Awards demonstrate the quality and breadth of architectural endeavour in Scotland. All types and size of architectural project can win a RIAS Award, and all shortlisted buildin

Maxi Construction has been awarded a multi-million-pound contract from the City of Edinburgh Council for the design and refurbishment of Deanbank House. Procured via the Crown Commercial Service Construction Work & Associated Services framework, the project includes extensive external and intern

Hunterston Port and Resource Campus (PARC) has been granted national development status under the Scottish Government’s National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4), creating opportunities for a slew of new renewable energy developments to come onstream. The designation recognises Hunterston as a stra

More and better facilities are available for pupils at Pinewood School in Blackburn, following the completion of a new £5.8 million extension.