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Research by the Unite union has revealed a "shocking and frightening" decline in vital unannounced construction inspections being undertaken by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). A series of Freedom of Information (FOI) requests has discovered that inspections have declined by 31% in less than a

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West Ranga Developments has a new development director following the appointment of Michael McDowall. Michael brings a wealth of experience in commercial property development, investment and asset management. Michael started his career in 2007 as a commercial agent at James Barr before moving t

Peter Smith has joined Shepherd and Wedderburn as a commercial property partner, heading the firm’s real estate team in the Aberdeen office and bringing 19 years’ expertise advising clients in the real estate sector. Mr Smith, who will lead the development of the firm’s real estate

Six flag poles outside Lerwick Town Hall have been given retrospective planning permission 20 years after their installation. A recent application submitted by Shetland Islands Council said not applying for consent when they were installed was an “oversight”.

Artisan Real Estate is restructuring its UK-wide operation following the announcement that UK property director Clive Wilding is stepping away from the business during the next few months into long-awaited retirement. Mr Wilding’s departure from his operational role heralds an expansion of the

Commercial property company HFD Group has made two new appointments to its board with the promotion of Katrina Ovenden and Stuart Teape to legal director and finance director respectively. Ms Ovenden has spent over four years as HFD’s in-house solicitor offering strategic legal counsel an

A new scheme is seeking to assist small businesses and start-ups to make more effective use of social media and improve their online profile. Small construction businesses and sole traders could be at a disadvantage and would benefit from assistance to bridge the digital divide between them and larg

Plans have been announced for a new £20 million neighbourhood centre on the outskirts of Aberdeen. Property development specialist Hargreaves Land has entered into a joint venture with the Grandhome Trust to develop a new neighbourhood retail centre as part of the major residential scheme in t

Bantamweight boxer Matthew McHale left the tiles behind as he took his place with Team Scotland at this year’s Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. The 26-year-old reached the semi-finals and secured a Bronze Medal win for himself and Team Scotland.

Global professional services company Turner & Townsend has reported a strong set of annual financial results across all its global regions, with UK revenue up 17.8%. Turnover and net revenue have risen to £884 million and £779m – increases of 21.5% and 17.2% respectively &ndash

A project to turn Arbroath courthouse into a £2 million community hub has passed another milestone, The Courier reports. Angus Council has granted planning permission as well as listed building consent for the conversion of the B-listed former court, which closed its doors in 2014.

Jamie Kelman has joined Savills as an associate in its Earth and Infrastructure teams. Based in Savills' Edinburgh office, Jamie will advise landowners, developers and investors on site identification, project structuring and the negotiation of commercial terms in connection with solar, hydro, wind

Drum Property Group has appointed Adam Russell as investment director as the developer eyes continued UK regional growth. Formerly a senior residential transactions manager at Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM), Mr Russell brings a wealth of experience of the residential market to

Helensburgh’s new £22 million state-of-the-art leisure centre is now complete. The main contractors for the project, Heron Bros Ltd, officially handed the building over last week, on time, despite the global construction challenges faced during Covid.