‘Booming’ Glasgow rental market driving strong returns for landlords

GLASGOW's rental market is the strongest it's been in up to 10 years, according to Rosevale Letting. Riccardo Giovanacci, founder of the Glasgow letting agency,...

Aitken Turnbull designs modern church at Bertha Park development

AITKEN Turnbull has designed a modern, new-look church to blend 'seamlessly' within the Bertha Park development on the outskirts of Perth. The 3,000-home Bertha Park...

Scottish Government proposes new tax aimed at boosting use of recycled materials

DETAILS of a proposed Scottish tax aiming to encourage the use of recycled materials in construction and other industries has been published. The proposals form...

City Building increases female participation in further education programmes by 66%

CITY Building has increased female participation in its further education programmes by 66% in the last 12 months. The Glasgow-based construction firm offers a range...
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Dundee’s economy boosted by construction projects

CONSTRUCTION projects are continuing to benefit Dundee's economy, the city's local authority has said. Councillors are set to meet on November 20 to hear that...

Heriot-Watt University and Virginia Tech to lead ‘pioneering’ seawall project

A new research project launched by Heriot-Watt University and Virginia Tech is aiming to strengthen the resilience of seawalls. The PIONEER project is being funded by the...

Innovative windows to keep Glasgow homes warm for ‘years to come’

A replacement windows project is set to support the safety and security of Yorkhill Housing Association tenants for 'many years to come'. The CCG Group...
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‘Bold decisions’ required to tackle Scotland’s housing shortfall

MORE than 200 stakeholders from across Scotland's housebuilding sector will meet in Edinburgh today (November 15) to discuss how to meet the country’s housing...

Dandara unveils ‘ultimate first time buyer package’ in Kirkliston

DANDARA has launched what it describes as the 'ultimate first time buyer package' at Foxhall Gait in Kirkliston. For a limited time, the two-bedroom terraced...
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New guidance being developed for tall buildings in Glasgow city centre

GLASGOW City Council is developing new planning guidance for tall buildings in the city centre which will help to inform decisions on their design...

Kingdom celebrates double triumph at housing awards

KINGDOM Housing Association picked up two accolades at the recent CIH Scotland Housing Awards in Glasgow. The organisation triumphed in the categories of ‘Excellence in...
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Housebuilder strengthens senior team with land and planning manager

AS Homes (Scotland) has appointed Liz Hamilton as senior land and planning manager. The Glasgow-based housing developer delivers affordable homes across Scotland, as well as...

Work complete on £1.6m upgrade of Glasgow football centre

A new community sports and leisure centre has opened in Glasgow's east end, following an extensive revamp. FAREPlay Stepford, formerly Stepford Sports Park, is now...

How resilient is Glasgow’s architecture?

By Bruce Kennedy, an architect director at BDP IN more than 30 years as a practicing architect in Glasgow, I have witnessed the city’s resilience...

Morrison Construction to build new Winchburgh school

MORRISON Construction is to lead the build of a proposed new primary school in  Winchburgh. West Lothian Council has validated an application for the new...

Award-winning Inverness site to compete for ‘World’s Best’ accolade

TULLOCH Homes is celebrating a double success at the UK Property Awards for its Drummond Hill site in Inverness. Having scooped a top score in...

Research highlights surge in Edinburgh commercial property investment

NEW figures have revealed investment in Edinburgh’s commercial property market has already exceeded last year’s total. Knight Frank said its analysis of RCA data found...

West Lothian site offers ‘ideal opportunity’ for house hunters

A Scottish housebuilder is urging prospective buyers to secure a new ready-made home in time for Christmas. Dundas says its homes in Uphall Station, West...

Engine Shed event will offer advice on retrofitting historic buildings

THE Engine Shed in Stirling is opening its doors this weekend for a free event focused on retrofitting historic buildings. The Energy Efficiency Open Weekend,...

Build of £20m zero carbon distillery underway in Inverclyde

MUIR Construction has began work on the first phase of the £20 million build of Ardgowan Distillery. The 'cathedral of whisky' will be Inverclyde's first...