‘Microhomes’ tipped to help address Scotland’s housing crisis
A Scottish architectural practice is pioneering new ‘microhomes’ to help address the nation’s housing crisis.
Lorne Haycock, founder of Linwood-based LH Architecture, told Project Scotland...
Councils failing on retail planning says new report
LOCAL authorities are failing to plan ahead for retail investment and local infrastructure projects are suffering as a result according to the British Council...
Area of land with space for 300 houses marketed for sale by council
AN 18-hectare site within the south Cumbernauld community growth area (CGA) is being marketed for sale for housing by North Lanarkshire Council.
The local authority...
Saltire Society Housing Design Awards set the benchmark
A remodelled farm in the Borders and Glasgow's Athletes' Village were among the winners at the 2016 Saltire Society Housing Design Awards.
The awards, which have...
Plans progress for Moray’s Hillside Farm masterplan
A public consultation has been launched in Moray, following planning approval for the Hillside Farm masterplan in Dufftown.
The masterplan sets out a vision for...
CALA to hold public event on Leith site plans
REPRESENTATIVES from CALA Homes will meet the public to discuss proposals for around 450 new homes on a former industrial dockland site in Leith.
Plans for the ‘Waterfront Plaza’ development...
Commercial data centre set for expansion
CONSTRUCTION has started on Pulsant's South Gyle site in Edinburgh – the largest commercial data centre in Scotland.
The expansion will see two secure data halls...
Model makers – BB for BIM
BALFOUR Beatty is among the founder members of a new organisation that wants to put Building Information Modelling (BIM) into practice across the industry.
BIM...
“Fantastic and much-needed” Campbeltown Grammar opens doors
PUPILS at the £26 million Campbeltown Grammar, built by Morrison Construction, have moved into their new school.
The three-storey building, with capacity for 500 pupils,...
Sustainable drainage units tipped to ease flooding fears at Edinburgh park
A carbon-negative solution has been specified in an attempt to bring an end to drainage problems at a popular Edinburgh park.
Inverleith Park has been...
Construction output continues to grow, latest ONS figures show
CONSTRUCTION output has continued to grow, following a relatively weak start to the year with the latest ONS statistics showing 3.3% growth in the three...
Consultant urges caution over managing costs
Len Bunton, the specialist consultant who heads up Hardies Property & Construction Consultants' dispute resolution service, has spoken of the need to manage costs effectively...
UK road markings ‘need to improve’ to unlock benefits of autonomous vehicles
BRITAIN faces a ‘wake-up call’ on self-driving vehicles unless the country’s road markings are significantly improved, Project Scotland has been told.
The UK Government recently...
Railway line between Dunblane and Bridge of Allan set for £4m project
A £4 million project on the railway line between Dunblane and Bridge of Allan is to get underway at the start of 2026.
Engineers will...
How real-time data is vital in groundworks scheme design
The role of monitoring can be fundamental to the success of groundworks projects. Taking advantage of all available data can help to ensure that...
Taylor Wimpey secures planning permission for Barrhead development
TAYLOR Wimpey West Scotland has secured planning permission to introduce a range of new homes off Springfield Road in Barrhead.
Comprising a choice of 44...
New study shows where disputes can be avoided
A study of senior and legal management within the global construction industry has highlighted crucial areas where risk management on projects can be further...
Construction underway at £30m Aberdeen housing project
OGILVIE Construction has started work on a £30 million project to build 283 flats in Dyce for Aberdeen City Council.
The development will comprise a...
Construction sector needs ‘urgent’ rebrand due to ‘growing’ image problem
THE construction sector needs an 'urgent' rebrand due to a 'growing' image problem, Deconstruction has said.
YouGov was commissioned by the not-for-profit organisation, which seeks...
Caithness firm makes progress on Inverness active travel project
WORKS to deliver a new active travel connection from Cradlehall to Inverness Campus are underway, the Highland Council has announced.
Caithness firm, Gow Groundworks, is...
