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Perceptive celebrates string of new client wins across Scotland
Perceptive Communicators has announced four significant new client appointments across its specialist sectors, marking a strong continuation of growth in 2025 following its most successful year to date last year.
The wins include projects with Clackmannanshire Transformation Space, Invest2Scale, Kadans Science Partner and Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA).
Campion Homes strengthens leadership team with new Commercial Director and senior promotions
Campion Homes has announced the appointment of Billy Bald as its new Commercial Director, further enhancing the company’s strategic leadership as it continues to deliver high‑quality homes and communities across east central Scotland. Billy’s appointment comes ahead of the retirements later this year of long-standing employees Alan Chalmers, Commercial Director and Ali Graham, Surveying Director.
Supply shortages push rents higher as Scotland’s property market stabilises
Scotland’s commercial property markets are showing signs of stabilisation as inflation and interest rate pressures ease, according to the latest Scottish Property Review 2026 from property consultancy Ryden.
Glasgow opens doors to its latest purpose-built life sciences hub
Glasgow’s newest purpose-built life sciences laboratory facility, the Health Innovation Hub (HiH), has been officially opened by Wes Streeting, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care following a launch event held yesterday (5 March). This marks a major milestone for Scotland’s life sciences and the healthcare innovation ecosystem in Glasgow City Region.
Deer Park Swings Into Record-Breaking New Season
West Lothian’s premier golf and leisure destination, Deer Park Golf & Country Club, is preparing for a bumper 2026 season as new golf and leisure memberships doubled since last year.
Akela Ground Engineering showcases ABeam innovation in fast‑track foundation delivery for Emtec’s Battery Storage project in Kent
Akela Ground Engineering has completed the design and installation of a full precast foundation system to support eight Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) units and two Power Conversion System (PCS) units for Emtec in Sandwich, Kent.
Will Rudd Edinburgh delivers complex foundation works for huge tower crane in heart of Edinburgh
Will Rudd Edinburgh has delivered a major early milestone in the redevelopment of a prominent block in Edinburgh’s city centre, completing complex foundation works for the successful installation of a tower crane.
Glasgow’s Health Innovation Hub signs new tenant, Panthera
Located within the Glasgow Riverside Innovation District (GRID), the highly anticipated Health Innovation Hub (HiH) has secured Panthera as a new tenant ahead of its official opening next month. The announcement further strengthens the Hub’s growing community of healthcare innovators and highlights its role in supporting collaboration, growth and clinical excellence.
Lost Shore Surf Resort Named the World’s Best Surf Park
The jewel in Edinburgh’s adventure tourism destinations, Lost Shore Surf Resort has been named the World’s Best Surf Park, ranking number one in a global review published by leading attractions industry title Blooloop.
Kennoway Primary pupils buzzing about new bug hotels and wildlife garden
Pupils at Kennoway Primary School have been supporting biodiversity in their playground following the installation of new bug hotels within the school’s wildlife garden.
Work underway on new 99-home Salamander Yards development in the heart of Leith (Copy)
Construction is now underway at Salamander Yards, a landmark 99-home development set within one of Edinburgh’s most vibrant and popular neighbourhoods, Leith.
Campion Homes starts work on new affordable homes in Cupar
Work is now officially underway to create a new development of 49 affordable homes in Cupar.
Delivered for Kingdom Housing Association by award-winning family homebuilder Campion Homes, the project will deliver a diverse mix of high-quality homes designed to meet local needs - from one-bedroom bungalows to spacious four-bedroom family houses.
Will Rudd announces major senior promotions and new regional base as UK growth accelerates
Will Rudd, the award-winning civil, structural and conservation engineering practice, has announced a wide-ranging programme of senior promotions and new appointments across its Glasgow, Dublin and newly established Inverness operations, marking a major milestone in the company’s continued UK and Ireland expansion.
Perceptive celebrates string of new client wins across Scotland
Perceptive Communicators has announced four significant new client appointments across its specialist sectors, marking a strong continuation of growth in 2025 following its most successful year to date last year.
The wins include projects with Clackmannanshire Transformation Space, Invest2Scale, Kadans Science Partner and Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA).
Valneva Scotland Appoints Science Communications Consultancy, Perceptive Communicators
Perceptive Communicators has announced its appointment to provide strategic communications services for Valneva Scotland, a specialty vaccine company that develops, manufactures, and commercialises vaccines for infectious diseases, addressing unmet medical needs.
Industry Leader Ed Monaghan appointed as Perceptive Communicators Non-Executive Director
We’re thrilled to appoint industry leader Ed Monaghan as non-executive director of Perceptive Communicators with immediate effect. As the leading communications consultancy for the built environment in Scotland, we’re delighted to bring Ed on board with a wealth of industry knowledge and experience.
Muir Group appoint former colleague Martin Smith as CEO
Family-owned Muir Group has appointed Martin Smith as their CEO. Martin joins the Fife-based company from ISG where he was Director of Operations for Major Projects.
Perceptive Communicators appoints specialist team for further growth in science and public affairs
Perceptive Communicators has made two specialist appointments, with Sophie Newington joining as Communications Consultant and Jack Hope appointed to a newly created Public Affairs and Public Relations Manager role.
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