Housebuilder to pass National Insurance savings onto employees
THE Springfield Group has announced it will gift its own National Insurance savings to its 898 employees, following confirmation the UK Government will reverse...
Housebuilder celebrates Dumfries site milestone
STORY Homes is marking 15 years since the launch of its Summerpark development in Dumfries - the firm's first ever site in Scotland still...
Flood study and increasing urbanisation paints ‘concerning’ picture for UK
A Heriot-Watt University study has revealed that flooding in the UK could increase by an average of 15-35% by 2080.
The work was carried out...
Plans unveiled for upgrades to street by Glasgow Central’s main entrance
PLANS have been unveiled for proposed public realm improvements to Gordon Street by Glasgow Central Station, with work scheduled to begin in the spring...
Work begins on 58-bed Glasgow west end care home
CONSTRUCTION work is underway on a new 58-bedroom private care home in the west end of Glasgow.
Located on Anniesland Road, the facility will regenerate...
Railway station to be built at Inverness Airport
PLANS have been unanimously approved for the build of a new railway station at Inverness Airport.
The approval will see the construction of a two-platform station...
Report highlights ‘key role’ infrastructure plays in Scottish Government’s wider goals
A new report has been published detailing the Scottish Futures Trust's (SFT) progress in supporting the Scottish Government's national performance framework.
The document highlights that,...
Legionella dangers highlighted as water systems restart in buildings post-lockdown
TRADE association SNIPEF (Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers’ Federation) has warned of the dangers of Legionella infection as water systems are restarted in...
McLaughlin & Harvey completes construction of ‘world class’ Usher Building in Edinburgh
MCLAUGHLIN & Harvey has completed the construction of the Usher Building, a major addition to the health innovation district of Edinburgh BioQuarter.
The research, workplace...
Public to get a say on mountain destination plans
THE operator of CairnGorm Mountain has unveiled ambitious plans to enhance facilities and transform the site into a year-round destination.
Natural Retreats is holding consultation...
Housebuilder creates ‘hedgehog highways’ to help protect vulnerable creatures
DANDARA East Scotland has announced it is launching ‘hedgehog highways’ at its Eskbank Gardens development near Dalkeith, in a move designed to protect the...
Allied Surveyors Scotland’s Andy McCall wins RICS Matrics accolade
ALLIED Surveyors Scotland's Andy McCall MRICS has been crowned as RICS Matrics Surveyor of the Year in the Valuation category.
The accolade was collected at...
JR Group starts work on new housing development for Stirling Council
THE JR Group has partnered with Stirling Council for the first time on a new housing development at Glasgow Road in the city.
The site...
Green light for £40m Queensferry High School
PLANNING permission has been approved for a new 1,200-capacity £40 million Queensferry High School.
The City of Edinburgh Council has announced the team delivering it will...
Research highlights ‘first signs of change’ in Scottish occupier strategy
NEW research by real estate advisor Avison Young has revealed Scotland is seeing the first signs of a change in occupier strategy.
The firm released...
Avant starts construction on final phase of Hamilton development
AVANT Homes West Scotland has started construction on the final 84 homes on an 8.7-acre site at its £53 million Highstonehall development in Hamilton.
This...
Doors and windows manufacturer invests in new Livingston innovation centre
TIMBER windows and doors manufacturer NorDan UK has invested £800,000 in a new Sustainability and Innovation Centre as part of a £2 million upgrade...
North Ayrshire Council scheme to help first time buyers and downsizers
PROPOSALS have been launched for a 'groundbreaking' scheme in North Ayrshire to help people get on the housing ladder.
The council scheme would also support...
Hadden Construction enters administration
HADDEN Construction has entered administration after 'battling a number of headwinds in recent years'.
Headquartered in Auchterarder, the contractor specialises in a wide range of...
Covid-safe cabins installed at Renfrewshire care homes
A Renfrewshire firm has completed the installation of Covid-safe cabins at three local care homes.
Set up by City Gate Construction (CGC), the facilities were hailed...
