SME housebuilding challenges under the spotlight during ‘Awareness Week’
THE challenges faced by SME housebuilders in Scotland and the need for 'urgent' regulatory reform will be under the spotlight this week.
A range of...
Taylor Wimpey celebrates 10 site manager award wins
TEN Taylor Wimpey site managers from its developments across Scotland are celebrating after each winning an award at the NHBC Pride in the Job...
Contractor announced for final phase of Helensburgh Waterfront regeneration
FORREST Development Ltd is to deliver the final stage of the multi-million pound Helensburgh Waterfront development, Argyll and Bute Council has announced.
The project will...
Work begins on ‘transformational’ Granton Waterfront housing development
WORK is underway on the build of a new affordable housing development in the Granton Waterfront area of Edinburgh.
A ceremonial sod-cutting event took place...
Prehistoric settlement found on site of £209m HMP Highland build
A 2,000-year-old prehistoric settlement has been uncovered at the site of the new HMP Highland which is currently under construction in Inverness.
The site is...
Contractor donates over 150 items ahead of new academic year
CLARK Contracts has donated over 150 items to support local schools ahead of the new academic year.
The haul includes school uniforms, stationery and school...
Glidevale Protect delivers cavity tray installation training for the NHBC
BUILDING products manufacturer Glidevale Protect has announced it has teamed up with the NHBC to support the next generation of industry professionals by delivering...
Advance Construction drives off with 65-tonne model at Truckfest Scotland
ADVANCE Construction took the keys to a new DAF 65-tonne showpiece truck at Truckfest Scotland 2024 and raised over £2,500 at the event for...
Work complete on North Lanarkshire Council’s largest housing project
TENANTS have moved into the final 53 properties at North Lanarkshire Council's £25 million housing development at Dykehead Road in Airdrie.
A total of 150...
Detailed plans submitted for new Robroyston community
TAYLOR Wimpey West Scotland and Caledonian Properties have submitted a joint application for an Approval of Matters Specified in Conditions (AMSC) to Glasgow City...
Housebuilder puts on community property event at Chryston development
ALLANWATER Homes has held a community-led open weekend at its Chryston development in North Lanarkshire.
Children dressed up in construction-themed fancy dress, enjoyed having their...
Green light for North Lanarkshire school plans
PLANS have been approved for the extension and remodelling of Chryston High School and build of a new St Stephen's Community Hub in North...
Two Fife schools to be demolished
WORK to demolish the old Woodmill and St Columba's high schools in Dunfermline has been given the go ahead by Fife Council.
The decision comes...
Five-year campaign sees all major parts of HS2 covered by union access agreements
FOLLOWING a five-year campaign, Unite has secured an access agreement to ensure that workers on the HS2 tunnels project at Euston can access advice...
Link road to be created as part of Cockenzie Power Station site redevelopment
WORK is set to begin on the creation of a new link road through the former Cockenzie Power Station in East Lothian to prepare...
Glasgow’s £29.5m Govan – Partick Bridge to officially open next month
THE formal opening of the Govan - Partick Bridge in Glasgow is to take place on September 6.
The crossing will be opened by ministers...
Contact tracing device innovators expand offering into workplace safety
TWO friends behind an innovative contact tracing device that was used across the globe during the Covid pandemic have expanded their offering into a...
Offers sought for Springburn industrial yard and building site
DM Hall is marketing a fully secured industrial yard and building site in Springburn, Glasgow at offers over £1.25 million.
A closing date for the...
Test success as Renfrew Bridge closes across River Clyde
TESTING of the first opening road bridge across the River Clyde has been successfully completed as the Renfrew Bridge moves closer to opening to the...
Scottish Water delivers new £2.3m solar power and battery energy storage scheme
SCOTTISH Water has completed work on a £2.3 million solar power and battery energy storage scheme which is tipped to save around 169 tonnes...
