Green light for Dollar’s Academy’s ‘sector-leading’ eco-education building
DOLLAR Academy has been granted planning permission for a 'first of its kind' education building.
Clackmannanshire Council has approved plans for the build of a...
First ‘Gold Standard’ council houses ready for occupation in Aberdeen
THE first new council houses built to the 'Gold Standard' in Aberdeen have been completed, the city's local authority has announced.
The development at Cloverhill...
Scottish house prices ‘holding up well’ despite rising interest rates
AVERAGE house prices in Scotland have continued to rise over the last year despite predictions that higher interest rates would cause them to fall,...
Housebuilder confirms programme of community support in South Queensferry
A range of community support initiatives for people in South Queensferry has been unveiled by Cala Homes (East) as part of the housebuilder's new...
CICV welcomes new poll showing strong support for ‘green’ housing initiatives
ORGANISERS of the upcoming Green Home Festival have claimed the results of a new survey demonstrate 'very real appetite for change' among Scottish homeowners...
Housing minister visits new modular development in Kilmarnock
CONNECT Modular and Cunninghame Housing Association (CHA) hosted Scotland's housing minister Paul McLennan MSP and East Ayrshire Council provost Jim Todd to welcome CHA’s...
Budget constraints and higher interest rates continue to hamper Scottish construction activity
SCOTTISH construction market activity fell for the third consecutive quarter with all sub-sectors now seeing either flat or falling workloads, according to new research.
The...
New report highlights ‘strong fundamentals’ of Scottish residential investment
RETTIE & Co. has highlighted the 'strong fundamentals' underpinning the residential investment opportunity market in Scotland, but also 'negative sentiment' towards the Private Rental...
Mac Mic expands Glasgow portfolio with purchase of refurbished apartment building
Mac Mic (Mactaggart & Mickel) Group has completed the purchase of a £4.25 million rental property scheme at Love Loan, a new neighbourhood just...
Boost for builders’ workloads but major challenges remain
NEW research has highlighted a 'continued upward trend' in the repair, maintenance, and improvement (RMI) building work in Q2 this year.
The findings were revealed...
Work complete on £3.8m refurbishment of Glasgow bridge
THE £3.8 million refurbishment of a rail bridge in Glasgow city centre has been completed ahead of schedule.
Network Rail and Story refurbished the bridge...
Donaldson Group launches digital innovation package for housebuilders
THE Donaldson Group has announced the launch of a digital innovation package to support design work and sales functions for housebuilders across its interiors...
Delight as £190,000 upgrade of 13 Edinburgh tennis courts nears completion
RENOVATIONS worth £190,000 have been undertaken on 13 tennis courts in four Edinburgh parks.
The improvements to the courts in Inverleith Park, Leith Links, Victoria...
JPS supports development of ‘groundbreaking’ women’s centre in Glasgow
JEWSON Partnership Solutions (JPS), a public sector building materials supplier, has donated £10,000 towards the development of a new support centre for women in...
Housebuilder marks cycle championships with Glasgow e-bike offer
AHEAD of the World Cycle Championships starting in Glasgow, Cala Homes (West) is offering homebuyers an electric bike as part of the purchase of...
CBRE launches new ‘turnkey’ solution service for clients
CBRE has announced details of a new service offering for clients, with the first project in the UK currently being delivered by the real...
Calls for clarity over CE and UKCA mark transition for construction products
ACTUATE UK has called for more clarity for construction products regarding CE and UKCA marking.
The voice of the engineering services sector said it welcomes...
Environmental specialist urges Scottish construction industry to ramp up decarbonisation plans
AN environmental specialist has claimed speculation the UK Government may dilute its green plans makes it even more important that Scotland's construction industry decarbonises.
Rob...
Consultancy appoints technical director of architecture for Scotland
THE Rocket Group has announced the appointment of Sam Hinchliffe, ARB RIAS, as technical director of architecture for Scotland.
Sam joins the multi-disciplinary consultancy's Dundee-based...
Temporary access specialist launches ‘first of its kind’ carbon calculator
AN online calculator that allows contractors to compare the carbon savings of portable roadways over aggregate and stone roads has been launched by temporary...
