Housebuilder to double delivery of affordable homes
SPRINGFIELD Properties claims it is helping to reduce Scotland’s housing deficit with plans to deliver 1,500 affordable homes by 2020.
The housebuilder handed over 174...
Ten-year plan unveiled to transform transport in Edinburgh
A ten-year plan has been unveiled to deliver a better connected and net zero carbon transport system in Edinburgh.
The City of Edinburgh Council said...
Half of Scotland’s local authorities identify RAAC in schools
INSPECTIONS have shown that there are 16 council areas in Scotland which have identified schools as containing reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC).
The Scottish Government...
Scottish Government backs two North Lanarkshire Council projects with almost £2m
TWO North Lanarkshire Council projects have received almost £2 million in funding from the Scottish Government.
The local authority is to create a new community...
New invention helps designers create dementia-friendly buildings
A new virtual reality device has been tipped to improve the lives of dementia sufferers by helping designers and architects create dementia-friendly buildings and spaces.
The...
Bute solar schemes powering Scottish Water sites
TWO new Scottish Water solar schemes are helping to power essential water and waste water services on the Isle of Bute.
At Loch Ascog Water...
First residents mark milestone moment for new St Andrews development
HeadonS1 has announced the first residents at St Andrews West have taken possession of their new homes.
Currently on site building phase one, and with...
Tackling the disconnect between Scotland’s housing shortage and newbuild supply
By Stephen Dick, partner at full-service legal firm Gilson Gray
WHILE the impact will largely be seen south of the border, the new Labour Government...
‘Continued fall’ in vacant and derelict land in Glasgow
THERE has been a 'continued fall' in the amount of vacant and derelict land in Glasgow, the city's council has said.
The total level of...
What challenges lie ahead for the new government?
From cumbersome planning consent to rising material costs, Alasdair Rankin, MD at Aitken Turnbull Architects, considers what major challenges lie ahead for the new...
Edinburgh Futures Institute restoration offers hope for bright future
UKRAINIAN refugees who were given an opportunity to work on the restoration of the 19th century Edinburgh Futures Institute by Balfour Beatty are now employed...
Procurement firm’s social value measurement ‘tops £1 billion’
PROCUREMENT company Pagabo has announced it has broken through the £1 billion barrier in terms of social value.
The milestone comes at a time when...
Aberdeen housing market shows “encouraging” signs
STEWART Milne Homes says it has seen "significant increase" in demand at its developments across the north east of Scotland as the Aberdeen property market starts...
Ground broken at new Bellshill warehouse development
WEST Ranga Management has revealed that ground has been broken on its Connect-70 warehouse development in Bellshill.
Muir Construction has been appointed main contractor and...
Brexit vote fails to derail Scottish construction output
THE UK's decision to leave the European Union appears to have had no immediate effect on the performance of the Scottish construction industry, according...
Inverness mill showcased in BBC TV series
THE West Fraser Inverness plant has featured in Michael Portillo’s Great Coastal Railway Journey BBC TV series, where the processes of wood panel production...
New study reveals pandemic impact fears of small business owners
NEW research has revealed that two in five (38%) small construction businesses fear their company is at risk of closure as a result of...
Total Bitumen launches ‘enhanced’ online ordering platform
BITUMEN specialist Total UK has announced the launch of a new version of its online ordering platform to simplify the purchasing process and provide greater...
Taylor Wimpey showcases its young talent as National Apprentice Week gets underway
TAYLOR Wimpey Scotland is marking National Apprentice Week and Scottish Apprenticeship Week by showcasing some of its latest apprentices in a bid to attract...
Kier on track for “double-digit profit growth”
KIER Group has announced it remains on course to deliver "double-digit profit growth" this year after reporting financial results for the six-month period ended...
