Cruden gains permission to build 81 Longniddry homes
CRUDEN Homes has secured planning permission to build 81 new homes as part of the first phase of the expansion masterplan at Longniddry.
The development,...
Portacabin donation provides welcome boost for children’s charity
A repurposed portacabin is set to make a difference to the lives of Scottish youngsters who have experienced early years trauma and adversity.
When affordable-homes...
First Minister officially opens £500 million motorway project
THE £500 million M8 M73 M74 Motorway Improvements Project has been officially opened by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.
The scheme, which has been tipped to reduce...
£22 billion plan could ‘transform the geography’ of Scotland
THE Scottish Greens have unveiled proposals for a £22 billion 'revolution' of Scotland's rail system which the party says would bring a modern, zero...
Barratt launches second phase of Leith development
BARRATT Homes East Scotland has launched the second phase of properties at its Merchant Quay development in Leith.
Tower Street at Merchant Quay includes two...
Orkney to trial underfloor robot in home insulation bid
A robot capable of spraying foam insulation under floors is to be trialled across selected homes in Orkney this month.
The trial will be managed...
Edinburgh’s hidden gems unlocking business growth
AN Edinburgh-based construction company, which has grown from a start-up in 2010 to a seven- figure turnover business, is citing the city’s heritage buildings...
AIMCH project scoops top innovation accolade
STEWART Milne Group, in partnership with Barratt Developments and Forster Group, landed the Innovation of the Year (Transition to Net Zero) accolade at the...
Landlords urged to ensure compliance ahead of new Repairing Standard guidance
TRADE body SELECT is urging Scotland’s private landlords to ensure their electrical installations are compliant with the new Repairing Standard guidance which comes into...
Online platform launched to help improve mobile digital connectivity
A project designed to accelerate mobile digital connectivity across Scotland has reached a major milestone with the launch of an online platform showing locations...
Savills grows sustainability and energy division with Perth appointment
SAVILLS has announced it is growing its sustainability and energy division, Savills Earth, with the appointment of Cameron Lloyd, a graduate energy consultant based...
Glasgow City Council approves plan for build of 6,400 affordable homes
GLASGOW City Council has approved a five-year plan for the construction of almost 6,400 new affordable homes.
Targeted at 165 sites across the city, the...
SLE warns proposed planning changes could ‘hamper’ green recovery
PROPOSED changes to Scotland’s planning system could hamper a green recovery, Scottish Land & Estates (SLE) has warned.
SLE represents landowners and businesses. The organisation...
Breathing new life into Glasgow’s built heritage
By MJ O'Shaughnessy, MD for Will Rudd Glasgow & Ireland
With our city landscapes continually evolving, the eye is naturally drawn to the plethora of...
Oh yes they will! Housebuilder to sponsor iconic Glasgow panto
CALA Homes (West) has revealed it will be the headline sponsor of The King’s Theatre in Glasgow's 2023 pantomime Snow White and the Seven...
CICV Forum welcomes new member and creates consultant sub-group
THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum now has 25 full member bodies from across Scotland after welcoming trade association DHF to its ranks.
DHF represents companies...
Edinburgh firm confirms key appointments following investment in new division
EDINBURGH-based Armstrong Gardens and Landscapes has announced two new appointments as part of an investment in a new division of the business.
The city landscaper...
NASC launches sector insurance services and reveals ‘surge’ in membership
NATIONAL Access and Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) has announced the launch of NASC Insurance Services, offering bespoke insurance solutions exclusively for the sector.
Designed specifically for...
Aberdeen office achieves WiredScore gold rating
AN office in Aberdeen has been awarded the Wired certification gold rating in recognition of its digital connectivity and infrastructure.
Union Plaza received the award,...
Firms help bring construction to life for Inverness pupils
HIGHLANDS-based Capstone Construction teamed up with Morris Leslie Plant Hire and Breedon to help bring construction to life for pupils at Lochardil Primary School...
