Construction materials producers urge chancellor to act now or risk permanent loss of capacity
A number of key figures in the mineral products industry have written to UK chancellor Rachel Reeves, urging her to take action to 'jumpstart'...
Winchburgh prepares to welcome ‘premium’ housing development
A new 143-home development of premium properties is set for launch in Winchburgh, West Lothian.
The town, which is tipped to grow from a population...
Kier to build new eye hospital in Edinburgh
KIER has been announced as the main contractor on the build of NHS Lothian's new multi-million pound eye hospital at the Little France BioQuarter...
Experienced construction professionals join APS board
THE Association for Project Safety (APS), a membership body dedicated to tackling ill-health and managing risks in the built environment sector, has appointed two...
Build of new housing development underway in Dunfermline
TAYLOR Wimpey East Scotland has commenced work on the build of the first new homes at Whitefield Gardens in Dunfermline.
The work follows recent approval...
Roofing contractor ramps up training programme ahead of Scottish Apprenticeship Week
AHEAD of Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2026, BriggsAmasco has outlined its commitment to developing the next generation of construction professionals by stepping up its training...
Berwickshire offsite housebuilder opens new factory
BERWICKSHIRE-based Fleming Homes has opened a new factory to expand its bespoke pre-fabricated timber frame home offering.
The investment in the Platform 1 factory comes...
Construction firm fined after fatal fall through warehouse roof in Edinburgh
A construction company that specialises in utility and infrastructure services has been fined £183,000 after one of its employees died after falling through a...
Glasgow developer secures £18.8m funding boost for student accommodation scheme
KELVIN Properties has secured an £18.8 million development facility from Bank of Scotland to fund construction of its first purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) scheme...
‘Rare’ residential development opportunity launched in Rhu
A 'rare' lochside development opportunity is being launched in Rhu on Scotland’s West Coast.
Savills, acting on behalf of the Royal Northern & Clyde Yacht...
MTM Construction to build new industrial unit in Aberdeenshire
MTM Construction is to deliver a new 15,822 sq ft industrial unit at Kingshill Commercial Park in Aberdeenshire on behalf of Knight Property Group.
The...
Construction begins on final phase of transformation of ex-Newbattle High grounds
MCTAGGART Construction and the Melville Housing Group have held a sod-cutting ceremony to mark the start of construction at the former Newbattle High School...
Ryden appointed to support £500m Clyde Gateway masterplan
RYDEN has been appointed to lead on the occupational agency and marketing of Clyde Gateway's £500 million innovation masterplan.
The masterplan forms a central pillar...
CCG completes planned maintenance contract in Glasgow’s southside
CCG has completed a kitchen and bathroom replacement contract in the southside of Glasgow for Elderpark Housing.
The group’s in-house planned maintenance division, Asset Management,...
Paisley contractor starts work on luxury retirement development
CLARK Contracts has commenced work on a new development of retirement apartments in Dargavel Village, Bishopton, Renfrewshire.
Housebuilder Chrysalis Homes has appointed the Paisley-headquartered business...
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Why tenant voices must shape Scotland’s housing future
By Zander Carle, director of asset management at Grampian Housing Association
FUEL poverty is not just a statistic, it’s a daily reality for thousands of...
