New study explores ways to unlock private sector investment in town centre housing
A new study has highlighted the barriers and opportunities facing private sector developers to deliver town centre housing in Scotland.
The study, Unlocking Town Centre...
‘Pioneering’ project tackles fuel poverty in Glasgow’s east end
CLYDE Gateway is set to install what has been described as one of the country’s most 'innovative and sustainable' heating systems in Dalmarnock in Glasgow's east...
CICV Forum welcomes appointment of new Construction Leadership Forum chair
THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has welcomed the new chair of the Scottish Construction Leadership Forum (CLF) - Scottish Government minister Ivan McKee.
At...
How can Scotland build smarter in 2024?
Bruce Robertson, lending manager at Atelier, examines the current state of the housing market in Scotland
Over the course of 2023, the housing crisis has...
Carbon audit helps JR Group progress sustainability ambitions
THE JR Group has made progress in its journey to become carbon neutral following completion of the initial stage of a carbon auditing process.
The...
SSE and partners selected in Netherlands offshore wind tender
THE Noordzeker consortium - made up of Perth-headquartered SSE Renewables; ABP, the largest Dutch pension fund; and APG, the Netherland's largest pension provider -...
Webinar will discuss the use of PBAs in construction
SCOTLAND Excel has announced it is teaming up with the Scottish Government, the Royal Bank of Scotland and Transport Scotland to deliver a free...
‘Mini Murrayfield’ begins to take shape
CONSTRUCTION is progressing on Edinburgh Rugby's new 7,800 seater stadium on the grounds of the BT Murrayfield Stadium.
Main contractor Malcolm Group has been back...
Network Rail installs 84 electric charging points in Edinburgh
NETWORK Rail has installed 84 electric charging points at its car parks and railway stations in Edinburgh.
It comes as part of the rollout of...
Builders want ‘clear statement of intent’ on Scottish housing target
THE Scottish housebuilding industry has urged the Scottish Government to issue a 'clear statement of intent' on the need to deliver 25,000 new homes...
RIAS seeks architect-led team for Dundee project
RIAS Consultancy is managing a value based selection process for the appointment of an architect-led multidisciplinary design team for The High School of Dundee.
The...
Perth housebuilder outlines future plans for ‘buoyant’ local property market
A Perth housebuilding firm has revealed it is confident that the 'buoyant' local property market will support its plans to build almost 900 homes...
XSite Braehead braced for landmark year thanks to ‘unprecedented’ investment
ENTERTAINMENT destination XSite Braehead has announced it is benefiting from a £12.6 million investment in the site, which includes plans to open the world's...
Partitioning specialist adds Style to flexible event space
GLASGOW’S Edmiston House is a facility that incorporates the Rangers Football Club museum, a two-storey Rangers FC store and an events area. Partitioning specialist...
Work to begin on UNIQLO’s Glasgow store
A Alexander Group has been appointed to deliver the full M&E services for UNIQLO’s new Glasgow flagship store.
Spanning 22,500sq ft, the Japanese fashion store...
Highland Council endorses £547m reinvestment plan from green freeport
AN estimated £547 million in business rates generated through the Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport (ICFGF) will be reinvested in jobs, skills development,...
Edinburgh glamping site design consultancy appoints first MD
EDINBURGH-based glamping site design consultancy Glampitect has appointed North Coast 500 founder and chair Tom Campbell as its first MD after he stepped down...
Trade body tips new single certificate to help raise standards
TRADE body SELECT has welcomed the introduction of a new Single Certificate of Construction, designed to help simplify the certification process.
The organisation said the...
SSG Group expands portfolio with acquisition of heavy lifting specialist
STERLING Sinclair Removals Group (SSR) has completed the acquisition of RP HIAB Transport in Alloa.
The six-figure deal marks the fifth acquisition completed by SSR...
Housebuilder to engage local community over next stage of Bilston homes
TAYLOR Wimpey East Scotland and Hallam Land Management have submitted a Proposal of Application Notice (PAN) to Midlothian Council.
