Six Taylor Wimpey site managers in Scotland earn quality awards
SIX Taylor Wimpey site managers from developments across Scotland have been recognised with an NHBC Pride in the Job Quality Award.
David McClure (Castle Gate,...
Housebuilder donates defibrillator to Whitburn church
HOUSEBUILDER Taylor Wimpey East Scotland has donated a public access defibrillator (PAD) to St Joseph’s Church in Whitburn.
As part of a joint initiative with...
New government urged to take opportunity to ‘get Britain building’
A new UK government offers the construction sector the opportunity to build new relationships with policymakers and help them understand the challenges and opportunities...
Preferred design unveiled for Troon station rebuild
THE preferred design option for the redevelopment of Troon train station has been revealed.
Network Rail developed three concept design options for the reinstatement of...
Scots housebuilders want parity with English counterparts
SCOTLAND'S housebuilding sector has welcomed the publication of new figures, which reveal the Scottish Government’s Help to Buy scheme has assisted more than 7,000...
Contractor sought for Forth Bridge Experience after plans given approval
PLANS for the creation of a new visitor attraction at the Forth Bridge have been given the go ahead by the City of Edinburgh...
House price momentum slows
GREATER caution appears to be being exercised across the UK housing market as house price momentum slowed to the same level it was 16 months...
Fears over impact of LBTT “burden” on house buyers
SCOTLAND'S housebuilding sector has expressed concern over the impact the Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT) is having on the wider housing market.
Responding to a...
Homes for Scotland appoints new policy director
FIONNA Kell has been appointed director of policy at Homes for Scotland (HFS).
The former inward investment manager at Clyde Gateway has been tasked with developing...
Renewable energy projects drive huge increase in infrastructure approvals
NEW research has found that approval of infrastructure projects in the UK increased 298% in October - the second consecutive month the sector has...
JR Group to make Fife debut with Kirkcaldy housing project
THE JR Group has secured a contract to deliver 49 new homes in Kirkcaldy on behalf of Fife Housing Group.
The Paisley-based construction firm has...
CSIC’s Innovation Factory to demonstrate low and zero carbon construction solutions
CONSTRUCTION Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) is set to showcase the built environment's role in tackling climate change when it hosts an event scheduled to...
Why the UK needs to build more, build better and build beautiful…
By Lesley McLeod, chief executive, Association for Project Safety
EVERYWHERE you turn there’s building works. And, on larger sites, there are big signs shouting out...
Plans launched for 48-home development in Kilmarnock
A public consultation is to be held on plans for a new housing development at Kennedy Drive in Kilmarnock.
The proposals, which have been developed...
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...
Refurbished ‘green’ Edinburgh Park office building attracts major new tenant
KNIGHT Property Group has secured a major deal at its £20 million 'green' office building in Edinburgh Park, with Lumacron Technology having moved its...
Four in the frame for Edinburgh tram extension
FOUR bidders are in the frame to deliver a major Edinburgh tram extension.
Edinburgh City Council revealed that BAM Colas Rail JV, Dragados, Farrans Sacyr Neopul JV,...
New report highlights ‘strong fundamentals’ of Scottish residential investment
RETTIE & Co. has highlighted the 'strong fundamentals' underpinning the residential investment opportunity market in Scotland, but also 'negative sentiment' towards the Private Rental...
Esh Border Construction announce networking event in Scottish capital
Esh Border Construction is set to hold a networking event in Edinburgh on 26 May in the city’s DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel.
The company, which...
Milestone reached in new Anderson High School
A topping out ceremony has been held to mark an important phase in the development of the new Anderson High School and its Halls of...
