Fears new proposals could add to Scotland’s housing crisis
RETTIE has revealed its concerns that Scottish Government proposals for a 'strict' rent control system managed by local authorities could add to Scotland's housing...
Area of land with space for 300 houses marketed for sale by council
AN 18-hectare site within the south Cumbernauld community growth area (CGA) is being marketed for sale for housing by North Lanarkshire Council.
The local authority...
Expanding sales and lettings agency launches new Glasgow HQ
RONALD Ross Lettings and Estate Agents has formally launched operations from its new 1,800 sq ft. office on the third floor of 3 Park...
Removal of Loch Lomond electricity lines moves step closer
A project to remove electricity lines from the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park is a step closer following Ofgem provisionally approving a...
Glasgow considers tidal flooding adaption of River Clyde
A new Glasgow City Council report has detailed considerations for tidal flooding adaption and risk management on the city's River Clyde.
The report predicts that,...
Scottish public infrastructure projects to hit £1.5 billion
SCHOOLS, colleges, hospitals, transport and other public infrastructure projects worth around £1.5 billion are set to be completed this year.
Thousands of full-time Scottish jobs...
CITB apprenticeships manager embarks on marathon NHS charity challenge
A Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) apprenticeships manager who also referees professional football matches has vowed to run the equivalent of 10 marathons to...
Sheet pile innovation helps mitigate Comrie flood risk
A £27 million project in Comrie has demonstrated the advantages of permanent steel sheet pile walls as effective flood defences.
Working alongside main contractor Balfour...
Plans submitted for new whisky storage facility in Throsk
A planning application for a new whisky storage warehouse scheme at Bandeath Industrial Estate in Throsk has been submitted to Stirling Council by Ian...
Ryden strengthens Aberdeen project management team
COMMERCIAL real estate consultant Ryden has appointed Ron Liddell as associate in its project management team in Aberdeen.
Ron has experience across several sectors in...
Work progressing at ‘best-in-class’ Perth care home
BUILDING services provider Arc-Tech (Scotland) has revealed details of its progress at a new care home in Perth.
Located on Dundee Road, the development is...
Tillicoultry Quarries director announces retirement
TILLICOULTRY Quarries director Joe Hadnum has retired after 28 years with the business and over five decades in the quarrying sector.
The firm said Joe's...
Research shows UK construction contract awards fell 23% in September
NEW research has found the UK construction industry continued to struggle in September, with spending down 23% and planning approvals dipping by 13%.
The figures...
Muir Homes commits to building more bungalows amid changing demographics
SCOTTISH housebuilder Muir Homes has announced it is 'pivoting' new developments towards providing more bungalows, in the face of changing demographics.
In recent times, the...
New project aims to bring empty homes back to use in Dundee
A new project designed to bring empty homes back to use in Dundee was announced at the recent Scottish Empty Homes Conference in Glasgow.
The...
Employees put their boots on to raise cash for charity
EMPLOYEES from Kier Regional Building Scotland have embarked on a series of charity challenges to raise money for the Scottish Association for Mental Health...
Law firm expands construction team
Anderson Strathern has appointed Coral Riddell as a consultant in its expanding construction team.
The law firm said Ms Riddell’s arrival follows on from the...
Historic rural Perthshire site with redevelopment potential launched to market
SAVILLS is launching the historic former Kilgraston School in Perthshire to the market, on the instructions of the trustee in bankruptcy.
The ex-school, located in...
Ceremony marks official opening of Lochmaddy Pier following upgrade works
A ceremony has taken place to formally open Lochmaddy Pier following the completion of upgrade works by contractor George Leslie.
Fiona Hyslop MSP, cabinet secretary...
Glenfinnan Viaduct set for temporary repairs
TEMPORARY repairs are set to be carried out on the iconic Glenfinnan Viaduct due to cracking above one of its spans.
Network Rail has submitted...
