A platform for action as Kincardine Bridge work advances
OVER 30,000 tonnes of material have been used to create platforms to work from on the Transport Scotland project to demolish and replace part...
What industry needs to know about response to Withers Review
By Kirsty Connell-Skinner, sustainable construction partnerships manager at Edinburgh Napier University & programme manager at HCI Skills Gateway
THE shortage of construction skills is a...
What will 2024 have in store for Scotland’s construction industry?
DECARBONISATION looks certain to dominate much of the attention in the Scottish construction industry again this year, according to some of the sector’s key stakeholders.
To...
Rettie predicts Scottish house prices will rise 1.5% this year
PROPERTY firm Rettie & Co is forecasting that Scottish house prices will rise by around 1.5% this year, with overall residential property transaction activity...
New Scottish construction network event will focus on sustainability
A new monthly networking event for sustainability professionals operating across Scotland's built environment and construction sector has been created to boost the industry's ambitions...
Johnstone hospice grateful for continued support from housebuilder
ST Vincent’s Hospice in Johnstone has benefited from a £2,500 donation from Taylor Wimpey West Scotland's staff and charities committee.
The housebuilder also used its...
Torry to benefit from £8.9 million grant for heat network
A new heat network for Torry which can supply up to 800 homes and the new Greyhope School and Community Hub with low-cost energy...
Taylor Wimpey East Scotland confirms two senior appointments
TAYLOR Wimpey East Scotland has made two senior appointments to its board of directors.
Philip Cooper takes over the reins as land and planning director,...
Holmes Miller to take lead architect role for new Dundee FC stadium
HOLMES Miller Architects has been appointed by Dundee Football Club to begin work on designing a new 12,500-capacity stadium for the club.
The project will...
Artisan buys Edinburgh’s Caledonian Brewery with 170 new homes planned
ARTISAN Real Estate has agreed terms with Heineken UK to purchase the 1.9-acre Caledonian Brewery in Shandon, Edinburgh.
The regeneration specialist has submitted a Proposal...
Perfect 10 for Robertson Construction Tayside in CCS site audits
THE Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) has awarded ten consecutive faultless scores to Robertson Construction Tayside.
Assessor visits, conducted by the CCS against its requirements...
Atrium Homes to ramp up refurbishment plans after funding boost
ATRIUM Homes, a not-for-profit registered social landlord based in East Ayrshire, has secured a £6.3 million loan from The Royal Bank of Scotland, which...
Tulloch MD announces plans to retire in May
TULLOCH Homes MD Sandy Grant has announced plans to retire at the end of May 2024 after 21 years with the business.
Sandy joined the...
No flagging in race to win housebuilder’s design competition in Glenboig
TAYLOR Wimpey West Scotland recently challenged pupils of Glenboig Primary School in North Lanarkshire to design a flag to welcome customers and visitors to...
Paisley contractor helps spread Christmas cheer across Scotland
THE JR Group has donated more than £1,300 in gift cards and a sleigh full of 1,000 selection boxes, to charities and organisations in...
Taylor Wimpey East Scotland supports Mission Christmas campaign
STAFF at Taylor Wimpey East Scotland, as well as its homeowners and suppliers, have donated a stack of toys that have been taken to a...
Funding boost for north east of Scotland coastal path plans
FOOD ingredients firm Macphie has donated £30,000 towards the creation of a new coastal walking route from St Cyrus to Aberdeen.
The Platinum Jubilee Coastal...
Dundee city centre development opportunity brought to market
SHEPHERD Chartered Surveyors is bringing a Dundee city centre development opportunity with potential for student accommodation and other residential/commercial uses to market.
Offers in the...
Housebuilder helps bring construction course to life for future industry talent
TAYLOR Wimpey West Scotland has been supporting learners at West Scotland College after teaming up with the college to support its Level 5 foundation...
Preferred route option announced for ‘challenging’ section of A9 scheme
THE preferred route option for the section of the route between Pass of Birnam and Tay Crossing section of the A9 dualling programme has...
