‘Super-stretchy’ worm robots could be used in construction
A team of engineers from the University of Glasgow has developed 'super-stretchy wormlike' robots which could be used in construction.
It is hoped the breakthrough...
Barratt Homes launches new scheme to give Aberdeen buyers a leg up
BARRATT Homes has launched a new scheme to give buyers at three of its Aberdeen developments an additional 5% towards their deposit with selected...
Community to have a say on Leith Pride Bridge designs
THE Leith community has the chance to help design a replacement for the Lindsay Road Bridge, also known as Pride Bridge.
The landmark was a...
In the Mix: Newmains & St Brigid’s Community Hub earns another design award
A new community hub in North Lanarkshire has secured a top design award after winning the public and cultural building prize at the national...
Business park breaks tenancy target
100 Borron Street Business Park has smashed its tenancy forecast, one year after being re-launched by Scottish Canals.
The site, located in the Port Dundas...
Timber merchant confirms partnership with kitchen specialist
MGM Timber has launched a partnership with kitchen specialist Magnet, providing an expanded product range of over 250 kitchens with accelerated lead times for...
Collective custom build takes off in Edinburgh
AN Edinburgh-based organisation is giving people the opportunity to design and build their own homes in the capital after taking inspiration from practices in...
Scotland’s northernmost railway line set for £11.5m upgrade
AN £11.5 million upgrade of Scotland's Far North railway line is to take place over the next three weeks.
The line, which dates back to...
Housebuilder supports East Lothian Foodbank this Christmas
HOUSEBUILDER Dandara is making a £1,000 donation to East Lothian Foodbank this Christmas.
The cash will go towards providing food supply packages for local families...
Architecture firm steps up in the Capital
ARCHITECTURAL and masterplanning firm 10 DESIGN has relocated to a newly refurbished office space in Edinburgh.
The company, is headquartered in Hong Kong with five...
Work to begin on Houston development after land acquisition
CALA Homes (West) has announced it has completed the site acquisition of land to the east of Woodend House in Houston, Renfrewshire, with work...
Scottish budget: government targets build of over 8,000 affordable homes
THE Scottish Government has announced an investment of £768 million in affordable housing which it said will see the build of more than 8,000...
225-home Bo’ness development plans unveiled
PROPOSALS are being put forward for a new 225-home development in Crawfield Road, Bo'ness.
AWG and Mactaggart & Mickel are behind the plans, which include...
Barratt makes progress on sustainability goals
BARRATT Developments Scotland has announced that, despite the challenges of the past year, the business has contributed £245 million to the UK economy and...
Pupils get a taste of a life in construction
BALFOUR Beatty has been working with Aberdeen’s Northfield Academy to encourage pupils to consider career options in the construction industry.
Their combined efforts to...
Zenith completes hat-trick of new hires
EDINBURGH-based Zenith Group has bolstered its team with three new hires.
The announcement comes as the provider of specialist access and repair solutions marks its...
North Ayrshire Council launches pilot allowing residents to build own homes
A 'ground-breaking' pilot project which will allow North Ayrshire residents to build their own houses on ready-made plots has been launched by the area's...
Aberdeen City Council continues with its biggest housing programme in half a century
PLANS have been launched for the build of 99 homes in the Kincorth area of Aberdeen as part of a major project delivering 2,000...
Housebuilder warns youngsters of construction site dangers
BARRATT Homes has delivered a safety talk to youngsters at a Glasgow primary school to remind them of the dangers within a live construction...
Outdoor learning at the heart of new Paisley campus
MORRISON Construction has announced that a new £8.5 million school campus in Paisley is on course to open for the start of the new...
