Sustainability: the time for talking is over
SCOTTISH construction businesses are being advised that the time for talking about sustainability ‘is over’ and action is required now to embrace circular economy...
Organisations give mixed response to Scottish Budget
RTPI Scotland said it welcomed commitments in the draft Scottish Budget to tackle the climate crisis but called for more investment in the planning...
Research reveals ‘significant’ regional variations in Scottish housing numbers
A trade body has claimed that scrutiny of official housing statistics in Scotland has found 'significant variations' across regions and tenures.
Homes for Scotland (HFS) revealed...
Work nears completion on Greenock cruise ship facilities
A £19.2 million project to deliver new berthing facilities in Greenock is nearing completion.
The town's cruise ship market is expected to receive a major...
Housebuilder launches ‘Scottish first’ VR tour of new neighbourhood
A housebuilder is giving prospective homebuyers the opportunity to experience their new neighbourhood before it's even built thanks to VR technology.
Keepmoat Homes is launching...
Construction activity tipped to pick up in Scotland this year
NEW research has revealed that an 'uplift' in housebuilding and infrastructure spending is expected to boost the Scottish construction sector this year.
The RICS UK Construction...
New report provides 30-year infrastructure blueprint for Scotland
A new report has claimed 'urgent change' is required in Scotland in respect of infrastructure to help deliver the benefits of an 'inclusive, net...
Amey secures £49 million North Lanarkshire highways contract extension
AMEY has announced that North Lanarkshire Council has extended its highways maintenance and management contract for a further three years until June 2024.
The firm...
Funding boost for multi-million pound project to revamp Paisley Museum
AMBITIOUS plans to transform Paisley Museum into a 'world class' visitor destination have received a boost after The National Lottery Heritage Fund committed to £3.8...
Building Scotland Fund reaches £100 million milestone
THE Building Scotland Fund (BSF) has reached the £100 million investment milestone, supporting a raft of projects across sectors including housing, industrial and commercial.
The fund...
Hart Builders appoints new commercial director
ANDY McLinden has been appointed commercial director at Hart Builders.
Andy was previously regional managing director for ISG Northern and the move has been described...
‘Inventory’ to be developed for high-rises in Scotland
THE Scottish Government has confirmed to Project Scotland that a high-rise domestic building “inventory” is being developed as part of its building and fire...
Dementia-friendly Dumfries homes represent a ‘first’ for social housing in the region
A new £6.3 million housing development featuring dementia-friendly bungalows has opened in Dumfries.
The first residents have moved into the site, which comprises 42 homes...
Trade body urges members to take part in retentions consultation
THE Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) its urging its members to participate in the Scottish Government’s cash retentions consultation.
The trade body is hoping that legislation...
Alan Gordon elected to senior partner role at DM Hall
ALAN Gordon has been elected to the role of senior partner at DM Hall.
Formerly principal commercial partner at the chartered surveying business, he succeeds...
‘Landmark’ Sustainable Growth Agreement launched at Shawfair
THE developers behind the new town of Shawfair have committed to a 'first of its kind' Sustainable Growth Agreement (SGA) which they say will...
Health board to pursue legal action against Glasgow hospital contractor
LEGAL action is to be taken by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde against a contractor involved in the construction of the Queen Elizabeth University...
Plans submitted for ‘characterful’ Edinburgh office scheme
A planning application for the development of new office accommodation in Canongate, Edinburgh, has been submitted by Summix Capital.
The property developer said the plans seek...
Balfour Beatty poised for year of ‘profitable managed growth’
BALFOUR Beatty has provided a trading update in which it states the business is 'on track' to deliver 'profitable managed growth'.
The contractor expects full...
Transformation of historic Edinburgh building complete
WORK has been completed on a new boutique hotel for Malmaison in the heart of Edinburgh's New Town.
S Harrison has transformed the historic Buchan House...
