Scotland’s planning system ‘cannot be fixed by fees alone’
THE Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) Scotland has claimed that the nation's planning system cannot be fixed by fees alone.
The organisation has released its...
Falkirk Council eyes build of £35m sport and leisure facility
A 'state-of-the-art' £35 million sport and leisure facility could be built in Falkirk within the next five years, the town's council has said.
The proposal...
Edinburgh hospitality sector outperforms UK average
EDINBURGH'S hotel sector outperformed the UK national average in revenue growth, according to new research from real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield.
The Hospitality...
Candleriggs Square ‘starting to come alive’ with second major building completed
THE £300 million transformation of Candleriggs Square in Glasgow’s Merchant City has marked another milestone with the completion of the second major building on...
AI could use energy data to identify medical emergencies in homes
A new AI-powered device could help identify when older or vulnerable people living alone may need immediate medical support.
Developed by CENSIS, the University of...
Digital Construction Week: experts predict biggest changes for the next decade
Digital Construction Week is taking place from June 5-6. To mark the occasion, Smart Construction’s deputy general manager, Richard Clement, takes a deep dive...
Record number of peatland restoration projects undertaken in Scotland
MORE than 10,000 hectares of damaged peatland has been restored in Scotland over the last year, the Scottish Government has announced.
Peatlands cover nearly two...
Avant releases homes for sale at £72m Armadale development
AVANT Homes Scotland has announced it has released for sale a variety of new homes aimed at first-time buyers at its £72 million, 280-home...
Building services provider earns double accreditation
BUILDING services provider Arc-Tech (Scotland) has announced it is now a BESA member and is SNIPEF-certified.
The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) is an industry...
Research highlights growing use of AI in job application process
NEW research has found that 22% of professionals in Scotland use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools during the job application process.
The Hays research, based on...
Springfield and Barratt team up to drive delivery of Durieshill village
HOUSEBUILDERS Springfield Properties and Barratt Developments have entered into a partnership to accelerate the delivery of a new 3,042-home village at Durieshill, on the...
Tier One contractors outline Blueprint for Growth ahead of General Election
AHEAD of the General Election, 12 Tier One UK infrastructure and construction contractors and consultants have published a Blueprint for Growth, outlining 12 recommendations...
Housebuilder backs Kirkliston Children’s Gala
DANDARA has continued its sponsorship of Kirkliston Children's Gala for a third consecutive year.
The housebuilder has donated £500, which will go towards supporting the...
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...
