Average planning decision timescales improve for major housing applications in Scotland
HOMES for Scotland has welcomed a reduction in average planning decision timescales for major housing applications - but warned they still 'far exceed' the...
Work underway on new Callander Primary School
KIER Construction has started work to deliver a new primary school in Callander.
The Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park Planning Authority granted planning permission...
Construction work to start soon on new Anstruther lifeboat station
FIFE Council has confirmed will begin soon on the new RNLI lifeboat station in Anstruther.
Preparatory work is currently ongoing and it’s hoped that work...
Glenrothes-made infrared ceiling heater panels show their flexibility
Flexel has revealed that its ECOSUN C+ far infrared ceiling heater panels represent a 'sophisticated and energy-efficient' heating solution, designed and manufactured at the...
Funding boost for road safety improvement projects across Scotland
MORE than 120 road safety improvement projects have received funding from the Scottish Government.
£10 million has been allocated to councils from the Road Safety...
Wallace Whittle hires sustainability expert to drive growth
WALLACE Whittle has announced the appointment of Sarah Chipchase to develop the expertise and capability of its growing ESG and sustainability consultancy.
Sarah, who will...
Scotland launches £10m fund for those with concerns over cladding
PEOPLE in Scotland with concerns about unsafe cladding in their properties can apply to a £10 million fund to have their building assessed, the...
Aberdeen partners with Houston-based group in net zero drive
A delegation from Aberdeen recently met with Houston-based GlobalScots, Scotland’s international business network, to discuss energy transformation opportunities for the Granite City.
The meeting took...
Work begins on final phase of Cambuslang development
TAYLOR Wimpey West Scotland has started construction on the final phase of new homes at Newton Farm in Cambuslang.
The housebuilder's final development of 206...
Scottish Green Party co-leader backs SELECT’s Wall of Support
SCOTTISH Green Party co-leader and former government minister Lorna Slater has become the latest politician to add her name to SELECT's Wall of Support...
Glasgow-based Union Technical doubles turnover to £44m
A Glasgow-based energy services firm has doubled its turnover between 2023 and 2024 to £44 million.
Union Technical, which specialises in retrofitting, experienced 'significant' growth...
Scotland sees 9% decrease in housebuilding starts
THERE was a 9% decrease in all sector housebuilding starts and a 7% reduction in completions between 2023 and 2024, the Scottish Government's quarterly...
Construction industry urged to rethink approach to attracting talent
TURNER & Townsend is urging construction businesses to future-proof their workforces as the sector continues to grapple with skills gaps.
The professional services company’s Spring...
Major Peterhead project to deliver over £2m in funding for local communities
COMMUNITIES in Peterhead and the surrounding areas are to benefit from over £2 million in funding for local initiatives through a new community benefit...
Glidevale Protect membranes take key role at InverTay Homes project in Dundee
BUILDING products manufacturer Glidevale Protect is supplying its construction and roofing membranes for a new timber frame housing development being constructed by InverTay Homes...
UK Government announces £600m investment in construction training
THE UK Government has announced £600 million worth of investment to train up to 60,000 more construction workers.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves made the announcement ahead...
Cala engages with pupils on housebuilding careers as part of new schools programme
PUPILS at Mearns Primary in Newton Mearns have taken part in Cala Homes’ ‘Land to Life’ project – a schools programme aimed at children...
Timber frame specialist to supply materials for landmark Heartlands regeneration project
MUIR Timber Systems has been awarded a contract to supply materials and prefabricated timber wall partitions to WElink Homes for the Heartlands regeneration project...
Shawbridge Arcade transformation work gathers pace
THE redevelopment of the former Shawbridge Arcade in Pollokshaws, Glasgow is gathering pace, with the project on track to deliver 75 mid-market rental homes...
Almost 11,300 vans stolen in the UK last year
A total of 11,273 vans worth an estimated £200 million were reported stolen across the UK in 2024, new research by Direct Line has...
