Edinburgh has been ranked as the third most expensive city in the UK to build in by Turner & Townsend.
Globally, it was the 32nd most expensive city in the world to build in, while Glasgow has been placed seventh nationally and 37th internationally.
The professional services firm warned of sustained pressure on UK construction for the next 12 months, as the industry faces a combination of pressures from ongoing inflation, skills shortages and high interest rates.
