HFS welcomes recommendations in Housing Investment Taskforce report
HOMES for Scotland (HFS) has welcomed the publication of the Housing Investment Taskforce report, and called for 'urgent implementation' of the list of recommended...
Private finance alone ‘cannot end Scotland’s housing emergency’
THE Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) has warned that private finance alone cannot end the nation's housing emergency.
The organisation was responding to a...
Approval for ‘critical’ Skye electricity transmission upgrade project
SSEN Transmission has secured approval for a 'critical' electricity transmission upgrade between Fort Augustus and Skye.
The Scottish Government approval relates to the plans for...
Tayside Contracts to offer structured work placements to low-risk prisoners
HMP Castle Huntly has partnered with Tayside Contracts, a commercially-based local authority contracting organisation, to offer structured work placements to individuals nearing the end of...
Scotland’s engineering construction workforce tipped to rise by 24% in next five years
NEW research has revealed that Scotland's engineering construction industry (ECI) workforce could increase by 24% in the next five years.
The Engineering Construction Industry Training...
‘Rare’ six-acre Glasgow industrial site marketed for sale
COLLIERS’ industrial & logistics team has been instructed to bring a six-acre Glasgow industrial facility for sale.
65 Craigton Road, Govan, boasts 65,489 sq ft...
SELECT unveils three-point plan ahead of Scottish elections
TRADE body SELECT has issued a three-point plan for action as part of its manifesto for next year’s Scottish Parliamentary elections.
The organisation, which represents...
SBF marks milestone year by hosting Building Safety Act insight event
THE Scottish Building Federation (SBF) preceded its AGM last week with a legislative briefing from Michael Conroy, partner with Harper Macleod LLP, who provided...
Homes for Scotland secures ‘Future Planners’ bursaries to attract fresh talent
HOMES for Scotland (HFS) has secured five new 'Future Planners' bursaries totalling £25,000 to help attract talent from a variety of disciplines into the...
Build of new Stirling primary school to begin
GROUND is to be broken on the build of a new primary school in Stirling over the coming weeks.
Work on the South Stirling Gateway...
Critical work in replacing Balliemore Bridge carried out
THE next stage in a critical project to replace Balliemore Bridge in Cowal has been carried out.
The original crossing was demolished following its partial...
Housebuilder unveils £59.5m plans for next phase of north Glasgow development
KEEPMOAT has announced it is to invest £59.5 million into the next phase of Glasgow's Sighthill transformational regeneration area (TRA).
The housebuilder is set to...
Work complete on £3m Dunkeld and Birnam Railway Station project
WORK is now complete on a £3 million project to raise the platforms at Dunkeld and Birnam Railway Station.
The upgrade, delivered by Network Rail...
Conex Bänninger strengthens presence in Scotland with senior appointment
CONEX Bänninger, a manufacturer of fittings, valves and accessories, has strengthened its presence in Scotland with the appointment of Derek Sinclair as regional technical...
531-bed Glasgow city centre student complex poised for approval
PLANS for a 531-bed purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) development in Glasgow City Centre look set to be approved.
Glasgow City Council has ‘minded to grant’...
New housing drives reduction in Glasgow’s vacant and derelict land
THE amount of vacant and derelict land in Glasgow in 2024 fell by 53 hectares when compared to 2023 figures.
Recently released figures show that...
Conflict Avoidance Coalition launches new website
THE Conflict Avoidance Coalition has launched a new website.
The coalition brings together more than 90 organisations - including public bodies, contractors, consultants, and professional...
Builder outlines vision for ‘exceptional’ development in Causewayhead, Stirling
THE JR Group has announced it has started site investigations to support its vision of creating an 'exceptional' collection of homes in the Causewayhead...
Proposals to see private rented homes subjected to new energy efficiency standard
PRIVATE rented homes could be subjected to a Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard (MEES) from 2028, the Scottish Government has said.
The proposals, published today, would...
Expanding bathroom supplies business becomes employee-owned
A £20 million turnover bathroom supplies business has become Scotland’s newest employee-owned company.
Rutherglen-headquartered Wetrooms International Group employs almost 80 staff, including in its network...
