Engineering sustainable urban regeneration: unlocking potential to safeguard our future
By MJ O'Shaughnessy, MD for Will Rudd Glasgow & Ireland
In the dynamic world of urban development, the pursuit of sustainability stands as a cornerstone...
Simpson & Marwick announces East Lothian expansion
EDINBURGH-based estate agent Simpson & Marwick is targeting further growth in East Lothian with a six-figure investment in its North Berwick office.
Spearheading the expansion...
Industry leaders call for embodied carbon regulation at Edinburgh event
SCOTTISH industry leaders have said embodied carbon regulation is 'urgently required' to accelerate the decarbonisation of the built environment.
The issue was discussed at a...
New research highlights tender price rises in Scotland
NEW research has revealed that building tender prices in Scotland rose by 1% in the first quarter of 2024 compared with Q4 2023 and...
Ayrshire to benefit from over 100 miles of new active travel routes
MORE than 100 miles of new active travel routes, known as the Ayrshire Link, are being developed across South and East Ayrshire.
Spearheaded by the...
Local developer gifts 34 acres of land to East Lothian community
SCOTTISH developer Ken Ross, CEO of Hallhill Developments (HDL), is gifting 34 acres of land to the Dunbar Community Development & Heritage Trust (Trust)...
20 Scottish projects nominated for RICS Awards
A hotel, a community hub, and a museum are among 20 recent projects revealed as finalists in the RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors)...
Surveys underway ahead of expansion of Scotland’s largest offshore wind farm
THE first geotechnical seabed surveys for a proposed second phase to Scotland’s largest offshore wind farm have been completed.
Conditions were examined at the SSE...
Work underway on delivery of 170 new homes in Rosyth
AVANT Homes Scotland is building 170 new homes in Rosyth after acquiring a 16.5-acre site with planning permission off Admiralty Road.
Called Stewart’s Quarter, the...
‘Once in a lifetime’ regeneration of Glasgow’s Charing Cross proposed
PLANS for a 'once in a lifetime' regeneration of Glasgow's Charing Cross have taken a step forward with the submission of a new planning...
Sustainable Edinburgh office development secures first pre-letting tenant
30 Semple Street, which has been described as one of Edinburgh’s newest and greenest office developments, has secured its first pre-letting.
Six months prior to...
Finalists revealed for UK Roofing Awards
THE shortlist has been announced for the UK Roofing Awards 2024.
NFRC revealed the finalists in all 16 project categories across a range of roofing...
Urban Union formalises work experience commitment to City of Glasgow College students
A memorandum of understanding has been signed between regeneration specialist Urban Union and the City of Glasgow College to provide meaningful work experience for...
Major resilience project delivered on railway between Croy and Dullatur
A £3.5 million project has been completed to boost the resilience of the railway between Croy and Dullatur in extreme weather.
Network Rail and QTS...
Development opportunity near Bellshill launched to market
SAVILLS has brought to market a new development opportunity near Bellshill, which the firm said may appeal to a range of buyers.
The property on...
Female plumbing instructor aims to encourage more women to learn a trade
TO mark International Woman’s Day, City Building’s trainee plumbing instructor Jordan McKellar (28) has been reflecting on her journey within the construction industry and...
22 firms appointed to £100m public sector framework in Scotland
22 businesses have secured a place on a £100 million framework for public sector works in Scotland.
The works will include the modernisation and improvement of...
Space Solutions podcast highlights women in property and construction
WORKPLACE design and management consultancy Space Solutions has launched the second series of The Changing Workplace podcast to mark International Women’s Day.
The podcast has...
Building services provider confirms further apprentice intake
BUILDING services provider Arc-Tech (Scotland) has announced an intake of trade apprentices for the seventh year in a row.
Three apprentices will join the business...
Caledonia Housing Association marks International Women’s Day with Perth event
CALEDONIA Housing Association (CHA) hosted its own #InspireInclusion event to celebrate International Women’s Day 2024.
Led by chief executive Julie Cosgrove, the event marked the...
