New construction zone added to Fife Meet the Buyer event

A new construction zone is being added to an upcoming Fife Meet the Buyer event. Fife Council Economic Development and the Supplier Development Programme has...
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Plans submitted for mixed-use roadside development outside Errol

PROPOSALS to deliver a mixed-use roadside development on the A90 outside Errol have been submitted to Perth and Kinross Council. Being undertaken by Horn Developments...

Navigating the future of Scottish housebuilding: taking a new approach

By Steven Simpson, MD of the Cruden Group As we mark Scottish Housing Day it gives the chance to reflect on the changing landscape of...

Scottish industrial rental growth forecast to outpace offices and retail

RENTAL growth in Scotland’s industrial and logistics sector has been tipped to outpace both offices and retail property assets over the next five years. Knight...

Funding package secured for new Paisley apartments

NIXON Blue has agreed a £4.5 million funding package from Paragon Development Finance, introduced by Melrose Commercial Finance Ltd, to support the development of...

Landmark Blackridge nursery achieves Passivhaus certification

THE £1.5 million Early Learning and Childcare centre in Blackridge, West Lothian, has become the first local authority educational facility in Scotland to be awarded...

Edinburgh studio adds to senior design team with double promotion

LANDSCAPE architects and urban designers HarrisonStevens has confirmed two promotions at its Edinburgh-based studio. Liz Leech and Neil Bancroft, both former senior landscape architects, have...
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Local views sought on Helensburgh Golf Club homes proposals

CALA Homes (West), in partnership with Helensburgh Golf Club, is inviting local residents and golf club members to attend a second public consultation event...

NFRC issues final extension to Roofing Awards submissions deadline

THE NFRC (National Federation of Roofing Contractors) has announced a final extension to the deadline for nominations for the Roofing Awards 2025, following an...

Balerno High refurbishment project gathers pace

A refurbishment project at Balerno High School in Edinburgh is gathering pace, with Arc-Tech providing support to main contractor Maxi Construction. A £3.3 million contract...

Edinburgh firm to deliver $4m tidal energy project in Canada

EDINBURGH-based Nova Innovation has secured $4 million from Natural Resources Canada's (NRCan) energy innovation program for phase 1 of its 1.5 MW tidal energy...

Lex Russell appointed new chair of the MPA

THE Mineral Products Association (MPA) has appointed Lex Russell, MD of CEMEX UK Materials, as its new chair. He succeeds Simon Willis, CEO of Hanson...

Developer plans to harvest Scottish sunshine

BWE Partnership, an Aberdeen-based firm which specialises in renewable energy generation from solar irradiation, has submitted a planning application for the installation of a...
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NASC calls for ‘urgent’ government support to protect SMEs following ISG collapse

THE National Access & Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) has called on the UK Government to 'urgently' provide financial assistance and support for scaffolding and access...
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CITB urges construction companies to pursue apprenticeship grants

THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) is urging construction firms to accelerate the number of apprenticeship starts by claiming CITB apprenticeship grants. From April 2023...
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Ramboll strengthens senior team with double appointment

ARCHITECTURE, engineering and sustainability consultancy Ramboll has bolstered its transport infrastructure offering with two senior apointments. Graeme Dodds has been named director of urban &...

Union calls for improved welfare facilities on construction sites

NEW research has revealed almost one in five construction sites don't have provision for separate male and female toilet facilities. A survey of over 3,500...
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Almost half of Glasgow homes could be heated by district heat networks

ALMOST half of Glasgow's residents could have their homes heated by district heating networks, a new Glasgow City Council report has revealed. The local heat...

Amey’s festive auction raises £10,000 for charity

AMEY has raised over £10,000 for charity through an online festive auction. The firm's own auction master, Mike McCann, managed the bids that were coming...

Housebuilder set to mark East Lothian debut with new development

ALLANWATER Homes is launching a new development which will see the firm build in East Lothian for the very first time. Allanwater Haddington, situated in the...