Scottish Government urged to protect construction apprenticeships in new bill
SCOTLAND'S construction bodies have come together to call for assurances that the new Tertiary Education and Training Bill will safeguard apprenticeships.
With a stage 3 debate...
Local knowledge holds the key to MacLeod Construction longevity
LOCHGILPHEAD-based timber frame pioneer MacLeod Construction is celebrating 50 years in business this year.
Founded by twin brothers Murdo and Kenny MacLeod in 1975 as...
New Scottish housebuilding research reveals ‘rapidly worsening situation’
A new report from Homes for Scotland (HFS) has warned that Scotland's housing emergency could develop into a 'catastrophe' without effective government intervention.
Following analysis...
New prototype housing from Taylor Wimpey unveiled
HOUSEBUILDER Taylor Wimpey has launched a new pilot scheme aimed at addressing the needs of future generations.
Two prototype homes were recently revealed at the...
Scottish Government’s EPC ratings plan ‘practically impossible’
PROPERTY marketing specialist ESPC says it fears the Scottish Government’s plans for new Environmental Performance Certificates (EPCs), whilst well intentioned, may in some types...
New report highlights ‘alarming’ statistics on heat loss in UK homes
80 million home windows need to be replaced across the country to meet the UK Government’s net zero targets, according to a new report...
Scotland bans combustible cladding on ‘high-risk’ buildings over 11 metres
DEVELOPERS are to be banned from using combustible cladding on 'high-risk' buildings over 11 metres in Scotland.
The move follows legislation to improve fire safety...
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...
Springfield confirms raft of senior appointments
SPRINGFIELD Properties has announced a raft of new appointments to its senior management team.
The housebuilder revealed Martin Egan takes on the role of chief...
Consultation to start on new CITB levy proposal
CITB has launched its new levy proposal for industry, which would see a reduction in the levy for all firms to fund a new "more relevant"...
Anything goes as city prepares for growth
Planning applications increase after AWPR gets the green light
ABERDEEN is to explore “all options” to fund its major infrastructure programme in the wake of...
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...
Construction businesses urged to build resilience in face of uncertain economic situation
TURNER & Townsend is advising the UK construction industry to target investment in innovation and productivity to help build resilience amid inflationary pressure and...
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...
Breathing new life into Glasgow’s built heritage
By MJ O'Shaughnessy, MD for Will Rudd Glasgow & Ireland
With our city landscapes continually evolving, the eye is naturally drawn to the plethora of...
Muir Group sees rise in turnover but a dip in profits
CONTRACTOR, housebuilder and property developer Muir Group has reported a 39% increase in turnover in the last year. However, profits have taken a slight...
Interserve sale complete after administrators appointed
INTERSERVE PLC has announced completion of the sale of the group after administrators were appointed.
The contractor said this “alternative deleveraging transaction” will restore the...
Major milestone for campaign to avoid conflicts in construction projects
THE chair of the Scottish Conflict Avoidance Process Working Group has welcomed the publication of the Scottish Government Construction Policy Note CPN 2/2021, which...
New images offer first look at landmark inland surfing resort in Edinburgh
NEW images have been released which provide a first glimpse of the world’s first inland surfing resort in Edinburgh.
Lost Shore Surf Resort, which is...
£33m investment will create 200 new homes in Greenock
OAK Tree Housing Association has announced plans to build more than 200 new homes for social rent across four locations in Greenock, representing an investment...
