RTPI Scotland wants ’20-minute neighbourhoods’ concept embedded in planning system
THE Scottish Government has been urged to ensure the concept of '20-minute neighbourhoods' is embedded in the nation's planning system.
In a new report, RTPI Scotland...
Scottish builders highlight ‘growing policy divergence’ with rest of the UK
SCOTLAND'S house builders have responded to chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng's Growth Plan announcement by highlighting the 'growing policy divergence' between Scotland and the rest of...
Financial watchdog to probe Carillion announcements
CARILLION is being investigated by the Financial Conduct Authority over statements issued between December 2016 and July 2017.
The construction giant said it is "cooperating fully"...
Construction industry urged to rethink approach to attracting talent
TURNER & Townsend is urging construction businesses to future-proof their workforces as the sector continues to grapple with skills gaps.
The professional services company’s Spring...
Scotland’s RIAS buildings of the year announced
THE Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) has announced the winners of this year's national architecture awards.
As well as new housing, education and...
Winchburgh Marina plans approved by Historic Environment Scotland
HISTORIC Environment Scotland has approved plans to build a new canal marina in Winchburgh.
Work will now be able to start in early 2020, with the...
New milestone marked as A9 Dualling plans progress
TRANSPORT Scotland has announced 'major progress' on plans to dual the A9 with the publication of Made Orders for the stretch of the route...
Plans submitted for £33.8m Perthshire leisure-led development
PLANS for a new £33.8 million leisure-led development at West Kinfauns, Perthshire have been submitted to Perth and Kinross Council.
Morris Leslie Group is behind...
£1.3 billion City Deal given green light
THE £1.3 billion Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal is to be formally signed off by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.
The deal seeks...
Momentum building for construction industry licence plan
THE introduction of a construction licensing system could help improve productivity, eliminate rogue workers and dramatically improve the sector’s image.
That’s the view of Gordon...
“Single vision” needed to attract fresh talent
The CITB’s strategic partnerships director for Scotland has called on the construction sector to adopt a “single vision” to help attract more youngsters into...
Scottish construction activity continues to fall, but outlook is more promising
OVERALL construction activity has continued to decline in Scotland according to new research, albeit at a slower rate than seen in the first quarter...
Fresh funding announced to tackle construction skills gap in rural areas
SCOTLAND'S rural areas are to receive a welcome boost after the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) announced that the Scottish construction sector is to...
CITB sets out ‘radical’ recovery plan, including cut in levy bills
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced its plan to help employers recover from the Covid-19 crisis, which includes a major reduction in...
‘Haute Couture’ in Hannover residential building
Aesthetics are key to stylish residential building
Roermond/Hannover – “The List” is the most highly populated district of Hannover, in the view of many, it...
CMA launches probe into housebuilders over ‘suspected sharing of commercially sensitive information’
THE Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has found 'fundamental concerns' in the British housebuilding market and launched an investigation into eight housebuilders 'following evidence...
Celebration event formally marks opening of £78m Falkirk campus
FORTH Valley College’s (FVC) £78 million Falkirk Campus has been officially opened by Scotland’s further education minister Jamie Hepburn.
The award-winning campus opened its doors...
First phase of £50m Aberdeen beachfront revamp completed
THE first phase of a £50 million redevelopment of Aberdeen Beach has officially been opened today.
Hub North Scotland is delivering the redevelopment of the...
Springfield reports ‘record’ annual profit and revenue
SPRINGFIELD Properties has announced a 19% rise in revenue to £257.1 million for the financial year ended May 31, 2022.
In what was a record...
Granton regeneration marks milestone with opening of new park within former gasholder
A new park has been officially opened in Edinburgh as part of the £1.3 billion regeneration of Granton Waterfront.
The Gasholder 1 Park sits within the completely restored...
