Family-run builders’ merchant brings award back to Scotland for first time
COWAL Building Supplies has been named Merchant of the Year at the 2021 Builders' Merchants Awards.
The family run firm, which has branches in Balloch, Rothesay,...
Why community benefit is central to the future of housebuilding
By Michael Palethorpe, production & community benefit manager at Cruden Group
THERE has been an undeniable shift in the role of housebuilders across the UK....
New lease of life planned for 19th century ex-school building in Glasgow
URBAN regeneration specialist Kelvin Properties has lodged a planning application to redevelop an 1890s school building in Glasgow's west end.
The building, which has lain...
New ‘world class’ £4.5m tennis centre opens at Heriot-Watt University
CLARK Contracts' completion of the £4.5 million build of the Oriam Indoor Tennis Centre (ITC) at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh has been marked at...
£3.5m Gourock Primary extension complete
A £3.5 million extension of Gourock Primary School has been completed.
The extension was delivered by main contractor WH Kirkwood. The project team included architects...
Pre-construction work underway as Glenboig gets set for 535 new homes
TAYLOR Wimpey West Scotland has acquired land at the former Garnqueen Farm in Glenboig for a residential development comprising 535 new homes.
Planning consent was...
Clyde Gateway unveils plans at global property event
Clyde Gateway, the urban regeneration firm which has created an economic and social legacy for South Lanarkshire and the East End of Glasgow following the 2014...
New premises in tune for Edinburgh construction business
OROCCO marked the official opening of the company's new Edinburgh HQ with a concert by Scottish music star Callum Beattie.
Founded in 2012 by Jonny...
Morrison lands research facility extension project
MORRISON Construction is currently delivering the extension of the University of Strathclyde's Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC).
The centre of excellence for manufacturing and engineering...
Arclin launches integrated weather barrier system for timber frame homes
US manufacturer Arclin is launching Arctek Dryshell, described as the UK’s first integrated weather barrier system that provides an alternative to traditional housewrap products...
Housebuilder reports ‘surge’ in demand for properties in rural and suburban settings
HOUSEBUILDER Mactaggart & Mickel has announced the firm is braced for a 'boom in demand' for new homes from people looking for more space as...
Dandara to deliver dozens of homes at Grandhome community
DANDARA has increased its investment in projects in Scotland's north east to more than £100 million with the acquisition of land in the first phase...
New rainwater trial for Inveraray homes
AN innovative rainwater harvesting trial is being carried out at a new Argyll housing development by Scottish Water and Argyll Community Housing Association (ACHA).
12...
Dundee charity’s family support centre set for ambitious revamp
A Dundee charity that supports children and young people with disabilities and additional needs is embarking on an ambitious refurbishment of its family support...
Timber demonstrator unit shows Scots businesses the potential for sustainable offices
A modular demonstrator unit has been unveiled by Built Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST), with the aim of highlighting to Scottish firms that a...
Scots agency warns that record house prices could lead to housing ‘bust’
A Scottish agency has warned that record house prices could lead to a housing 'bust' if lending gets out of control.
DJ Alexander Ltd, part...
Clyde Gateway completes sale of pavilion building to fitness equipment specialist
POWERHOUSE Fitness has completed the purchase of a pavilion building at the Rutherglen Links Business Park.
The 6,145 square foot facility was constructed in 2020...
£2.2 million boost for Campbeltown town centre
ARGYLL and Bute Council is to start the next stage in the regeneration of Campbeltown with a £2.2million project to repair town centre buildings.
People in and...
Builder offers new home buyers the chance to win ‘ultimate’ summer garden package
MILLER Homes is giving house buyers in the west of Scotland the chance to win a summer garden package worth over £1,500.
Running between 12...
Ex-Hardies senior partner hails firm’s success and digital transformation
A former Hardies senior partner was left 'speechless' after witnessing the pace of digital transformation at the firm's Dunfermline office.
Charlie Downie paid a visit...
