Asda announces £50m project to upgrade larger stores
ADDA has announced the launch of a £50 million store upgrade programme aimed at improving the shopping experience of customers in its larger stores.
The...
Dandara supports local communities with bee hotel donations
DANDARA has donated bee hotels to a range of learning institutes and clubs close to a number of its developments.
The move comes in celebration...
Edinburgh’s Old Royal Infirmary building reopens following transformation
THE doors to Edinburgh's transformed and revitalised Old Royal Infirmary building have officially opened.
Built in 1879, the city landmark housed the capital's main hospital...
Arclin launches integrated weather barrier system for timber frame homes
US manufacturer Arclin is launching Arctek Dryshell, described as the UK’s first integrated weather barrier system that provides an alternative to traditional housewrap products...
Iconic Milngavie clock returns following extensive restoration project
MILNGAVIE'S much-loved Copeland & Lye clock has been reinstalled to its familiar spot in the town centre following an extensive repair and restoration project.
Specialist...
How will permitted development rights impact businesses in Scotland?
Earlier this year, the Scottish Government announced plans to ease permitted development rights (PDRs) for rooftop solar installations. With the new proposals having now...
Clark Contracts ramps up investment in mental health first aid training
CLARK Contracts has invested in training 33 employees as qualified Mental Health First Aiders.
Employees ranging from office staff to site users have completed a...
New CPD explores role of retrofitting in decarbonising social housing stock
POLYMER window manufacturer REHAU has announced it is launching a new CPD covering the fenestration considerations when retrofitting the housing stock.
With social housing providers facing...
Dumfries and Galloway wind farm to help power Tesco stores
TESCO has signed a new deal to take 150GWh of power each year from a wind farm currently under construction in Dumfries and Galloway.
EDF...
Aberdeen to launch refreshed local housing strategy
ABERDEEN City Council is to launch a refreshed local housing strategy with a revised vision and strategic outcomes.
The new strategy will look to support...
We need to keep building towards sustainability
By Graham Mercer, MD of Rearo Laminates, a Glasgow-based company specialising in the manufacture and supply of bathroom and kitchen surfaces for UK trade...
Aberdeen property specialists to tackle vacant office space
ABERDEEN-based SJA Property Group is hosting a one-day seminar in an attempt to fill empty commercial units and drive footfall back into the city.
The...
Story Homes raises £44,000 for Cancer Research UK
HOUSEBUILDER Story Homes has announced it has raised £44,000 for charity partner, Cancer Research UK (CRUK).
Staff at Story Homes selected CRUK as their charity...
Build of new outdoor centre to get underway in East Dunbartonshire
WORK is set to start on the build of a new outdoor centre in East Dunbartonshire for people of all ages.
Morgan Sindall is leading...
Thorntons appointed to social housing provider’s legal panel
SCOTTISH law firm Thorntons has announced it has been appointed to the legal panel of one of the UK’s largest social housing providers.
The firm...
Outgoing SELECT president warns over rise in ‘rogue’ tradespeople
THE outgoing president of SELECT has issued a warning about the rise of 'rogue' tradespeople masquerading as qualified electricians to take advantage of the...
West Lothian becomes latest council to declare housing emergency
WEST Lothian Council has become the latest local authority in Scotland to declare a housing emergency, joining Glasgow, Edinburgh, Argyll and Bute, Fife, and...
Milestone in plans for ‘prime’ student accommodation in Glasgow’s Merchant City
GLASGOW-based developer Ambassador Group has teamed up with investors Far East Orchard and Woh Hup to deliver a 'prime' student accommodation scheme, slated for...
Taylor Wimpey Challenge continues to raise money for charity
A Scottish team has raised over £2,973 for charity after taking part in the Taylor Wimpey Challenge earlier this month.
The housebuilder's annual fundraising event,...
Springfield secures £6.3m affordable housing contract with Wheatley Group
SPRINGFIELD Properties plc has announced it has signed a new contract worth £6.3 million with the Wheatley Group for the delivery of affordable housing...
