How Scottish architecture is making its mark on global design
By Christoph Ackermann, architect and principal at BDP Glasgow
THE proud architecture of Scotland has always reflected social movements, imitated prevailing ideas and influenced design...
JR Homes launches firm’s first properties for sale
JR Homes has made its official market debut after releasing the first homes for sale at its Almondvale Gardens development in Blackburn, West Lothian.
The...
Going batty over project delays
A growing number of Scottish building projects are being delayed by bats, according to property consultancy Galbraith.
The firm said many species are now using...
Robertson to deliver new border control facility
ROBERTSON Construction North East has started work at the Port of Tyne which will see the creation of a new border control building to...
UK’s first energy transition degree launched to ‘meet a need’
THE University of Aberdeen has launched the UK's first postgraduate degree programme in energy transition systems and technologies.
The university said the new course reinforces...
World’s largest offshore wind farm produces power for first time
DOGGER Bank has started producing electricity for the first time in a major milestone for the world's largest offshore wind farm currently under construction.
The...
Cala West appoints new managing director
CALA Homes has announced that Ian Conway has been promoted to MD of its west of Scotland business.
Bringing more than two decades of industry...
Regeneration plans for “iconic” Kilmarnock site receive new backing
PLANS for a “landmark” regeneration project on the site of the former Diageo bottling plant in Kilmarnock have taken a major step forward.
The “HALO”...
Final tenants move into 88-home Clydebank development
THE final tenants are moving into an 88-unit housing development at a key regeneration site in Clydebank.
The Clydebank East site has been hailed as...
Latest output stats show ‘dreary’ month for construction
CONSTRUCTION output fell by 2.3% in October 2019 - the largest monthly fall since January 2018 when it fell by 2.6%, according to the...
John Lewis announces £20m revamp of Glasgow store
JOHN Lewis has announced a £20 million investment to deliver a full redevelopment of its Glasgow store.
The retailer said the refurbishment will see every...
Ground-breaking housebuilding app set for launch
An innovative new app for the housebuilding sector, which has been developed by BRE (Building Research Establishment) in partnership with Cruden, has been previewed...
Webinar to focus on cash flow and contracts in construction
FOLLOWING the success of its first webinar, the Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has announced it is immediately staging a follow-up event and may...
Network Rail unveils plans for East Kilbride station enhancements
A public engagement event is to be held to highlight proposals for Hairmyres and East Kilbride train stations.
Under the Network Rail plans, Hairmyres Station...
RLB Edinburgh expands team following ‘highly successful’ quarter
CONSTRUCTION and property management consultant Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB UK) has expanded its Edinburgh team following a 'highly successful' first quarter trading out of...
Housing plans unveiled for former Jedburgh primary school site
CRUDEN Homes has revealed proposals to deliver 76 homes for social rent on the site of the former Howdenburn Primary School in Jedburgh.
The school,...
McTaggart marks 80 years in business with generous charity donation
MCTAGGART Construction has announced plans to mark its 80th anniversary this year by donating £80,000 to Scottish charities.
Since 1946, the company has built a...
Scotland’s ‘most ambitious’ Passivhaus programme underway in Midlothian
THE build of 182 properties in Midlothian has been described as the 'most ambitious' Passivhaus affordable housing programme in Scotland by the area's council.
The...
Cruden submits plans for 67-home West Lothian site
CRUDEN has submitted a planning application for a new 67-home development at Kirkton North, Livingston.
The site is currently allocated for residential development in the...
Bellrock ramps up Scottish growth plans with senior appointment
PROPERTY services specialist Bellrock has appointed Anthony McGoldrick to the newly created role of MD of consulting in Scotland.
The move is described as marking a...
