CALA plans approved for Linlithgow development
PLANS have been approved for a new 60-home development to the south west of Linlithgow, West Lothian.
CALA Homes (East) is behind the proposal to...
Better reporting aims to elevate safety
The latest figures from the International Powered Access Forum (IPAF) show that 28 people around the world, including two from the UK, died in...
Firms urged to sign up to event detailing £150m worth of upcoming contracts
DETAILS on over £150 million worth of tier one infrastructure contracts forming part of the Glasgow city region city deal are to be unveiled...
Council to buy property directly from owners to bolster Highlands’ affordable housing
THE Highland Council is to purchase properties directly from owners in a bid to bolster its housing stock.
It comes as the local authority looks...
Perthshire developer invests in new timber kit manufacturing site
PERTHSHIRE property developer, The Good House Company, has announced the launch of a new facility and workshop near Dunning to build bespoke timber kits...
Mar Hall secures planning permission for luxury woodland lodges
MAR Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa Resort has secured planning permission from Renfrewshire Council to develop 30 luxury woodland lodges in a project tipped...
Groundforce awarded first-place framework agreement by Scottish Water
SCOTTISH Water has awarded a first-place framework agreement to Groundforce for the hire of trenching and shoring equipment.
The award is based on a ranked...
People, Place and Jobs: the legacy of the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games
By Martin McKay, chief executive of Clyde Gateway
THE black and white interwar images of Clyde Gateway show Glasgow’s East End in its full, bustling...
‘Green’ construction training college celebrates major milestone
CITY Building has announced the firm has achieved a major milestone in its project to deliver a new 'green' training college for its apprentices.
The...
New RIAS matchmaking scheme launched
THE Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) is launching Architect in the Hoose – a scheme to help raise money for the Architects...
BE-ST celebrates its 10th anniversary
BUILT Environment - Smarter Transformation (BE-ST) is celebrating its 10th anniversary as Scotland's national innovation centre for construction and the built environment.
Launched in 2014...
Building towards a successful year in the rental sector
By Angela Fee, head of mattering (marketing) & impact at AnswerConnect
LANDLORDS and letting agencies have weathered a tough twelve months. Tightening regulations, unfavourable tax...
Whiteburn completes sale of Innerleithen site
WHITEBURN has announced it has completed the sale of the listed Brodies Mill to South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE).
The sale will facilitate the delivery...
Green terracotta building tipped to ‘raise the bar’ for Glasgow’s student accommodation offering
ARTISAN Real Estate has launched its latest student accommodation development in Glasgow city centre with the unveiling of St Vincent Studios.
The green terracotta building...
New awards will honour top construction trainers in south west Scotland
A new awards initiative will celebrate the top training providers in south west Scotland's construction sector.
Contractors on projects for hub South West will be...
New stats show slight dip in UK construction output
UK construction output fell by 0.2% in October, according to new figures released by the Office for National Statistics.
The decrease was said to be...
Roofing firms urged to maximise daylight during winter
ROOF systems manufacturer Marley is reminding roofers of the importance of adjusting their work to make the most of limited daylight hours during winter.
In...
Roofers report fall in workloads and level of new enquiries
NEW research from NFRC (National Federation of Roofing Contractors) has shown a drop in workloads and an 'alarming' fall in members' confidence.
The latest 'State...
hub South West highlights support for SMEs since pandemic outbreak
HUB South West has highlighted its support for the 'resilient' SME sector since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Since March 2020, the organisation said...
Green light for new Passivhaus community campus in Faifley
PLANNING permission has been granted for a new community campus in Faifley, West Dunbartonshire that will bring together two primary schools, a nursery and...
