New partnership sets sights on reducing construction waste
CONSTRUCTION Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) and Zero Waste Scotland have teamed up to help reduce construction waste.
The construction sector is said to be both...
Scotland considers introducing building safety levy
A tax on developers to raise funds to help fix building safety issues is to be considered in Scotland.
The proposed Scottish building safety levy...
Titanic Quarter developer in talks over £450m Loudoun Castle plans
THE company behind Belfast’s Titanic Quarter is in talks to take a "major role" in a £450 million leisure and tourism complex in south...
Springfield enjoys double success at Scottish Home Awards
SPRINGFIELD is celebrating after being named Housebuilder of the Year (more than 100 units) at The Scottish Home Awards.
The group received the accolade following...
Plans launched to transform ex-Sight Scotland Edinburgh location into student homes
CHARITY Sight Scotland and property developer S Harrison Developments have jointly submitted a planning application to redevelop the site of the charity’s former HQ...
Campion reports ‘strong’ results despite sector-wide challenges
CAMPION Homes has announced a 'strong' set of financial results for the year ended 30 June 2022, with a 16% rise in turnover to...
Major milestone reached at Perth development
A sod cutting ceremony has marked an important milestone in the development of 203 new homes in Perth.
Regeneration specialist Urban Union, in partnership with...
Grenfell: Scottish Government to ‘carefully consider’ inquiry recommendations
SCOTLAND'S housing minister Paul McLennan has revealed he has met with UK Government ministers to discuss how they can work collaboratively to take the...
Final stage of Tarbert harbour project taking shape
THE new terminal building being constructed at Tarbert Ferry Terminal is taking shape, with the facility marking the final stage of the multi-million pound...
£28.7m construction contracts signed for build of Invergowrie facility
THE James Hutton Institute and McLaughlin & Harvey have signed construction contracts worth £28.7 million for the next stage of the redevelopment of the...
Ten years on: Glasgow City Region City Deal has been ‘catalyst for transformation’
THE UK and Scottish governments have joined local leaders to mark ten years of the Glasgow City Region City Deal and reflect on what...
Govan-Partick Bridge formally opened ahead of weekend of celebratory events
THE Govan-Partick Bridge, built by main contractor Farrans Construction, has been formally opened.
Politicians representing the UK and Scottish Governments, as well as Glasgow City...
CE marking still causing problems for steel industry
BM TRADA has said many steel manufacturers, contractors and fabricators remain unaware of the requirements placed on them by the introduction of the Construction Products...
Aberdeenshire Council unveils affordable housing plans
ABERDEENSHIRE Council has outlined its plans to invest more than £150 million in delivering affordable housing over the next five years.
Following 'positive feedback' from...
Farrans to deliver £59m AMIDS South infrastructure project
CONSTRUCTION work is due to start on a £59 million project to connect Paisley town centre with the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District Scotland (AMIDS)...
Hamilton Park Racecourse poised for hotel investment
HAMILTON Park Racecourse has lodged plans for a £10 million hotel development on its grounds, which could create up to 20 new jobs at...
Scottish Government urged to ‘seize opportunity’ from Spending Review housing boost
THE Scottish Government has been urged to 'seize the opportunity' from the Spending Review and announce a long-term funding plan for Scotland’s housing associations.
Responding...
Green light for major new mixed-use Edinburgh development
PLANS for the build of a mixed-use development at 20 Haymarket Yards have been given the go ahead by the City of Edinburgh Council.
The...
Students ‘Get into Engineering’ with new partnership project
PUPILS from Trinity High School and Stonelaw High School in Rutherglen are celebrating the completion of a 10 week Get into Engineering project.
The development scheme...
£1 billion boost for Scottish construction
New figures show output from the Scottish construction industry increased by 10% last year.
