New toolkit to boost community input in conservation decision making
A new toolkit has been developed to ensure social values are taken into account in relation to decisions over Scotland's historic environment.
The resource, developed...
Scottish Government urged to provide clarity on housing spending plans
UNCERTAINTY surrounding the Scottish Government’s investment in housing post-2021 is preventing the build of affordable homes, according to the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations...
‘Largest development site’ in Glasgow city centre brought to market
CBRE has announced the launch to market of 20 India Street in Glasgow, described as representing the largest available development site in the city...
Edinburgh declares housing emergency
COUNCILLORS in Edinburgh have overwhelmingly voted to recognise and seek to address the scale of Edinburgh's housing crisis.
In a first for the city, members...
Funding boost in project to protect road workers
AMEY has secured additional funding to design an Impact Protection Vehicle (IPV) to protect workers when putting out traffic management on live carriageways.
The firm...
The Yard reopens in Dundee following £1.5m transformation project
A Dundee family support centre and adventure play space for children and young people with disabilities and additional needs, along with their families, has...
Former Mactaggart & Mickel Chairman dies on holiday
FORMER Mactaggart & Mickel chairman Derek Mickel has died suddenly while on holiday in Feurteventura.
Tributes have been paid to the 79-year-old Scottish businessman who...
‘Minimum intervention’ approach at the heart of GLM success story
“WE do more with less.”
That’s what Ian McKee describes as GLM’s Unique Selling Point.
Ian is Managing Director of the Edinburgh-based firm, home to an...
Major repair works required at Maddiston Primary School
FALKIRK Council is to consider a report outlining a proposed approach to identifying a contractor to carry out major repair works at Maddiston Primary...
B-listed mixed-use Inverness building set for auction
SHEPHERD Chartered Surveyors will auction a multi-let retail and office mixed-use investment opportunity at 1-5 Union Street, Inverness.
Occupying a corner location, directly opposite Inverness...
CM Steel Buildings appoints new directors to drive growth
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BATHGATE-based CM Steel Buildings is delighted to announce two new boardroom appointments in Iain Whittington and Iain McNicol.
Iain Whittington, who has worked in the...
Programme unveiled for ninth Edinburgh Traditional Building Festival
THE programme for this year's Edinburgh Traditional Building Festival has been released, with organisers focusing heavily on COP26 and the sustainability of traditional buildings...
James Donaldson and Sons invests in defibrillators for 31 sites
James Donaldson and Sons has invested in Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) for all 31 of its UK sites.
Helensburgh affordable housing development officially opened
A new affordable housing development in Helensburgh has opened to residents.
The project was constructed by The JR Group in partnership with Dunbritton Housing Association....
JR Group appoints new group finance director
THE JR Group has promoted group accounts manager Elaine Dickie to the newly created role of group finance director.
The Paisley-headquartered contractor said the move...
NHBC warns on quality
THE volume of affordable homes being registered has rocketed by nearly 120%, according to new figures from the NHBC.
In February the number increased to...
Site challenges see Aurs Road project costs rise to £28 million
THE cost of the Aurs Road project, which will create a safer route between Barrhead and Newton Mearns, has risen to a projected £28...
Supply chain issues delay Glasgow’s Anderston Station reopening
GLASGOW'S Anderston Station is to remain closed for an additional week due to supply chain issues.
The station, which serves the city's financial district, has...
Robertson Construction North East to deliver NHS Trust’s capital programme
ROBERTSON Construction North East has been appointed to deliver a three-year capital works programme for The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust through...
Housebuilder applies to retain upgraded route in Gullane following ‘surge’ in use
CALA Homes (East) is seeking permission for a temporary private road that was upgraded for construction traffic to become a permanent asset in Gullane...
