Builders warn that home ownership aspiration is “being stifled”
SCOTLAND'S housebuilding industry has warned that the aspirations of many people to own their home are being "stifled".
A Bank of Scotland survey has highlighted that two-fifths...
Housebuilding to “pick up the baton” for Scottish construction growth
HOUSEBUILDING will be at the forefront of growth in Scotland's construction sector over the next five years, according to new research which predicts overall growth in...
Optimism remains high despite disappointing ONS figures
OUTPUT in the UK construction industry fell by 0.5% in November compared with October 2015, according to new estimates by the Office for National...
Barratt Developments to open 14 new Scottish sites
BARRATT Developments has revealed plans to create 1420 homes at 14 new sites across Scotland.
The firm said the new will sites will "underpin" over 300...
CITB appoints new Scottish strategic partnerships director
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has appointed a new strategic partnerships director for Scotland.
Ian Hughes is joining the CITB from Glasgow Caledonian University,...
Keeping clients in the picture
Since launching the first UK franchise of global phenomenon Multivista, Alan Bryant’s East Kilbride-based business has flourished. Gary Moug reports.
FORTUNE, it is said, favours...
Queen Street transformation moves a step closer
SCOTLAND'S third busiest railway station is set for a major expansion after a £112 million tender was issued to transform the station to cope with increased...
Builders welcome housing investment but question LBTT proposals
THE Scottish Government has announced that around £4 billion is to be invested over the next year in infrastructure, including £1 billion for road...
Homes for Scotland names new chief executive
NICOLA Barclay has been named the new chief executive of Homes for Scotland (HFS).
Nicola, who is currently director of planning for the trade body,...
Robertson Group confirms record turnover
Robertson Group has reported a record turnover of £298 million (up 14%) and pre-tax profit of £11.77 million for the year ending 31 March 2015.
Turnover...
Forth Road Bridge closed until New Year
TRANSPORT Minister Derek Mackay has confirmed the Forth Road Bridge will remain closed until the New Year due to defective steelwork.
He described the situation...
Festival of Architecture launched
DRIVING rain failed to dampen the spirits as RIAS launched the Festival of Architecture 2016 at Edinburgh’s Calton Hill.
Described as “the most ambitious ever...
Landmark project ensures bright future for Pennywell
LAST month Project Scotland reported that planning approval had been granted for an extra 177 homes in Pennywell, one of Scotland’s largest housing-led regeneration projects.
Urban...
Finalists named for Scottish Property Awards
THE finalists have been announced for the 3rd annual Scottish Property Awards.
A 19-strong judging panel has reviewed 40 new developments which are currently undergoing...
St Andrews development wins top architecture award
West Burn Lane in St Andrews has been awarded the RIAS Andrew Doolan Best Building in Scotland Award for 2015.
The commercial residential development, by Edinburgh-based Sutherland...
£66 million “world class” campus unveiled in Glasgow
A new £66m “world-class campus with the wow factor” has been unveiled on the banks of the River Clyde.
City of Glasgow College’s Riverside Campus...
Philip Hogg leaves Homes for Scotland for Bancon
Homes for Scotland chief executive Philip Hogg is to leave the organisation to join Bancon Group as managing director of its homes business.
Mr Hogg...
Youngsters get a ‘passport to work’ on old buildings
Project Scotland reports on a new initiative to tackle skills shortages and preserve historic landmarks
AS rising tuition fees for secondary education continue to price gifted...
Glasgow’s regeneration game
ACCORDING to Fionna Kell, Inward Investment Manager at Clyde Gateway, the urban regeneration company currently redeveloping Glasgow’s East End, the team’s greatest achievement will...
Quality over quantity: 90 years of success for Mactaggart & Mickel Group
Mactaggart & Mickel Group are celebrating their 90th anniversary this year with a series of events including a revamped website, art school scholarship, charity...
