Pop-up Edinburgh venue to explore built environment challenges and opportunities
A new temporary venue dedicated to exploring architecture, design and the built environment will open to the public on 15 September at the Edinburgh Futures...
Government urged to put minerals at heart of growth agenda
A new report has claimed Britain is failing to plan for the future minerals required for new homes, infrastructure, manufacturing, energy security and climate...
Plans unveiled for data centre development at former Greenock IBM site
PLANS have been unveiled to transform part of Greenock’s former IBM site into a new data centre development.
Slate Island Developments Ltd has applied to...
Views sought on new planning tool to help developers improve biodiversity in Scotland
SCOTLAND'S nature agency has launched a consultation on a new planning tool designed to help developers calculate the value of biodiversity before and after...
Housebuilder delivers new path to create safer walking link through Gullane
A new walking route connecting Cala Homes’ Saltcoats Grange development with the heart of Gullane has opened, improving access to the village and creating...
Modern construction methods help overcome rural housing challenges
A 20-home development in Balmaha is taking shape, following years of work to overcome the challenges of building new affordable homes in the village.
CCG...
Rising referrals leave business primed for record year
GLASGOW-based Prime Property Auctions has revealed it is on course to hit the £3 million turnover mark for the first time.
The foundation for the...
Plans submitted for redevelopment of Gattonside House estate
FORTIS Homes has submitted a planning application for the redevelopment of the Gattonside House estate in the Scottish Borders.
The proposals include the retention and...
Green light for Aviemore to Carrbridge active travel route
THE Aviemore to Carrbridge Non-motorised User (ACNMU) project has been granted planning permission by the Cairngorms National Park Planning Committee.
The decision marks a step...
NFRC backs action on rogue traders, but warns reforms must work for reputable contractors
THE NFRC (National Federation of Roofing Contractors) has welcomed the UK Government’s plans to tackle rogue traders and strengthen consumer protection in the home...
Cruden secures new development site in Bathgate
CRUDEN Homes has secured a new residential development site in Bathgate, with plans to deliver 103 new homes subject to planning consent.
The housebuilder has...
SELECT reinforces safety message over plug-in solar products
SELECT is supporting calls for home owners to have their wiring checked by a qualified electrician before buying plug-in solar panels.
The electrotechnical body said...
Heritage-led transformation of historic Glasgow building complete
Threesixty Architecture has completed the heritage-led transformation of the G1 Building on Glasgow's George Square.
The project is said to have delivered a renewed workplace...
STEM Returners to boost Scotland’s offshore wind workforce
STEM Returners has been awarded £115,000 through the Scottish Government's £3.85 million Offshore Wind Skills Programme to support people returning to work following a...
Sanctuary Scotland marks affordable home milestone in South Queensferry
100 new affordable homes have been completed at The Crossings in South Queensferry, marking a milestone for Sanctuary Scotland as it delivers its first...
Stornoway energy conference attracts specialists from across globe
ENERGY specialists from across the globe have come together in Stornoway to explore how communities can play a bigger role in developing and benefiting...
£13.5m project to begin at Kilmarnock Railway Station
A £13.5 million project to upgrade the track at Kilmarnock Railway Station is to begin this weekend.
Across the next 16 days, engineers will install...
Cruden completes build of £17.5m Midlothian housing development
TENANTS have moved into a new Midlothian Council housing development at Newbyres in Gorebridge.
Cruden delivered the £17.5 million project on behalf of the local...
Local authorities and developers urged to tackle flash flooding at surface
LOCAL authorities and developers across the UK are being urged to prioritise rainfall interception at the surface, following the recent flash flooding in Birmingham.
ACO...
New £18.3m railway station in Barrhead nearing completion
THE £18.3 million Balgray Railway Station in Barrhead is nearing completion, with it set to open next month.
Story Contracting is main contractor on the...
