Plans approved for ‘largest regeneration project of its kind’ in Scotland
PLANS for the 'largest regeneration project of its kind' in Scotland for a new coastal town in Edinburgh have been approved by the city's...
RICS appoints RGU visiting professor to chair its Scotland board
THE Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has appointed professor Norman McLennan as chair of the Scotland board.
The visiting professor from Robert Gordon University...
Exemplary learning hub offers inspirational environment for Dunfermline pupils
THE architects behind Scotland’s largest Passivhaus building have been hugely encouraged by the early performance of the facility.
The new Woodmill and St Columba’s RC...
Clark Contracts appointed to retrofit BE-ST campus
CLARK Contracts has landed a contract to undertake a 'deep retrofit' of Built Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST)'s building which houses Scotland’s National Retrofit...
Housebuilding body welcomes opportunity for ‘planning reset’ in Scotland
SECTOR body Homes for Scotland (HFS) has welcomed new measures announced by Scotland's public finance minister Ivan McKee, designed to support the delivery of...
Business minister addresses construction sector’s concerns at SBF lunch
MEMBERS of the Scottish Building Federation (SBF) recently gathered in Glasgow to hear Scotland's business minister Richard Lochhead address the construction industry’s concerns about...
McLaughlin & Harvey reports return to profitability
MCLAUGHLIN & Harvey Holdings Limited has announced a return to profit for the year ended June 30, 2024.
The business has reported a turnover of £870.4...
Accelerate to Zero award winners revealed at Glasgow ceremony
BUILT Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST) has announced the winners of this year's Accelerate to Zero Awards, which celebrate businesses, individuals, and organisations for...
New film offers insight into £125m plans to transform historic Glasgow site
A short film has been launched that provides an insight into plans to transform the historic Govan Graving Docks on the River Clyde.
‘Rising Tides:...
Upturn in infrastructure activity provides encouraging signs for Scottish construction sector
EXPECTATIONS for Scotland’s construction market in the year ahead have improved following an upturn in infrastructure activity, new research has revealed.
The latest Royal Institution...
Center Parcs unveils £350-400m plans for first Scottish resort
CENTER Parcs has unveiled £350-400 million plans for the creation of its first holiday village in Scotland amidst 'significant' demand for domestic short breaks.
A...
‘Landmark’ Edinburgh BTR development marks major milestone
DEVELOPER and operator PLATFORM_ has taken handover of the first phase of its flagship build-to-rent (BTR) development in Bonnington, Edinburgh.
Forward-funded by Heimstaden Bostad, and...
Bracewell Stirling Consulting appoints business development manager
ARCHITECTURAL firm Bracewell Stirling Consulting has announced the appointment of Stephen Lynas to the new role of business development manager.
He will support Bracewell Stirling's...
HFS expresses ‘grave concern’ over dismissal of planning appeals
HOMES for Scotland (HFS) has expressed 'grave concern' following the dismissal of 16 out of 18 planning appeals that would have provided 3,500 homes...
Budget offers ‘mixed news’ for UK construction sector
THE UK construction sector has offered a mixed response to chancellor Rachel Reeves’ first budget since Labour’s General Election victory earlier this year.
The rate...
Winners revealed at NFRC Scottish Roofing Awards 2024
THE winners of the Scottish Roofing Awards 2024 have been announced at an event in Glasgow.
The awards celebrate the work of NFRC members across...
Crop Innovation Centre officially opens in Invergowrie
THE Crop Innovation Centre (CIC) at the James Hutton Institute in Invergowrie has officially been opened.
Delivered by McLaughlin & Harvey and Oberlanders Architects, the...
Local communities invited to learn more about ‘long-awaited’ Durieshill development
HOUSEBUILDERS Springfield Properties, Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes are inviting the local community to attend an event to learn more about the upcoming...
CITB urges construction companies to pursue apprenticeship grants
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) is urging construction firms to accelerate the number of apprenticeship starts by claiming CITB apprenticeship grants.
From April 2023...
SSEN pledges to deliver over 1,000 homes in the north of Scotland
SSEN Transmission is to deliver over 1,000 new homes in the north of Scotland to accommodate the workforce on its £20 billion Pathway to...
