UK construction stats reveal ‘broadly good news’ for sector
NEW analysis has revealed that a 'late rebound' in contract awards and a boost in planning approvals rounded off a 'difficult' first quarter for...
Avant Homes launches first homes for sale at 312-property Edmonstone site
AVANT Homes Scotland has launched the first homes for sale at its £86.4 million The Lanes development in Edmonstone on the outskirts of Edinburgh.
The...
Solar batteries tipped to deliver carbon benefits in Airdrie
SOLAR batteries installed at a new affordable housing development in North Lanarkshire have been tipped to help tackle fuel poverty and climate change.
Arc-Tech (Scotland)...
‘Rare development opportunity’ launched in Glasgow
CBRE has confirmed the launch to market of 100 Morrison Street in Glasgow, described as a 'rare redevelopment opportunity' in the area.
Occupying an entire...
First daytime testing for Trams to Newhaven marks major project milestone
TEST trams will appear during the day on the route between Edinburgh city centre and Newhaven for the first time today (Wednesday, 19 April).
The...
Story hails record year for new homes in Scotland and Cumbria
STORY Homes has announced it has built and sold a record 474 new homes in Scotland and Cumbria in the 2022/23 financial year.
From Pentland...
New Aberdeen school scoops award
THE new £16.4 million Milltimber Primary School in Aberdeen has won a prestigious architectural award.
Located within the Oldford Farm development, the school - which...
Rewilding centre opens in Highlands in ‘world first’
A rewilding centre has officially opened near Loch Ness in what has been heralded as a 'world first'.
Designed by Threesixty Architecture and built by...
Green transition presents opportunity for job creation and economic growth
By Martin McKay, chief executive of Clyde Gateway, an urban regeneration company working in Dalmarnock, Bridgeton and Rutherglen.
Often we talk about the importance of...
National leisure destination tipped to draw sports enthusiasts to Pentland Hills
SMITH Scott Mullan Associates has submitted a planning application on behalf of Midlothian Council for Destination Hillend, a project tipped to transform the existing...
First amenity blocks delivered to Clinterty Travelling Persons Site in Aberdeen
CONNECT Modular, which is part of modular construction solutions specialist The Wee House Group, has delivered the first six amenity blocks to the Clinterty...
Planes used on 24-month bird and marine survey at Scottish wind farm
OSSIAN Offshore Wind Farm Limited has reached a key project milestone following the completion of 24-months of site-specific bird and marine animal surveys.
HiDef Aerial...
Plans approved for new Dundee Museum of Transport home
PLANNING permission has been granted to convert the B-listed Maryfield Tram Depot in Dundee into the permanent home of the Dundee Museum of Transport.
The...
TMT sector helps drive ‘strong’ Edinburgh office market
NEW research has revealed that Edinburgh’s office market has seen a 'strong' start to the year led by the technology, media, and telecommunications (TMT)...
Advance introduces ‘groundbreaking’ safety measure for plant drivers
ADVANCE Construction Scotland is installing Alcolock devices to the company's plant vehicles, which prevent the vehicle from starting should a driver have any alcohol...
Clean energy specialist to help develop Forster Group’s operational strategy
SOLAR and integrated roofing provider Forster Group has announced a new partnership with clean energy specialist Chris Roberts.
Chris has been at the heart of...
JR Group commissions full carbon audit as part of green objectives
THE JR Group has teamed up with its new carbon partner Auditel to help become carbon neutral while strengthening the company's longer-term objective of...
Plans submitted for new whisky storage facility in Throsk
A planning application for a new whisky storage warehouse scheme at Bandeath Industrial Estate in Throsk has been submitted to Stirling Council by Ian...
Architects to use ‘innovative’ construction methods on £7.5m Moray development
FRASER/LIVINGSTONE Architects has been awarded the contract to design phase one of the Dallas Dhu housing masterplan, Moray Council has announced.
The £7.5 million housing...
Paisley contractor swings into action for charity golf event
PAISLEY-based Clark Contracts has raised £750 for the Scottish Association for Mental Health (SAMH) charity after hosting a ‘Masters’ fundraising event.
The event, held in...
