Construction charity launches free e-learning modules
THE Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity is launching a new e-learning programme on Valentine's Day to help spread some love and support within the sector.
The...
Plans being created to make Portobello town centre more accessible
A survey has been launched to help shape plans to make it easier to access Portobello town centre by walking, wheeling, cycling, and public...
Planning reforms aim for ‘fairer’ and ‘greener’ Scotland
PROJECTS returning former industrial or derelict sites to community use will be more likely to be approved following the introduction of long-term planning reforms,...
Ryden strengthens Aberdeen project management team
COMMERCIAL real estate consultant Ryden has appointed Ron Liddell as associate in its project management team in Aberdeen.
Ron has experience across several sectors in...
SSE and University of Glasgow to ‘cast new light’ on renewable technologies
SSE Energy Solutions and the University of Glasgow have partnered to launch the 'most detailed' research ever conducted into the performance of renewable technologies...
Work begins on East Ayrshire net zero assisted living development
CCG has commenced work on the build of East Ayrshire Council's first net zero assisted living development.
The site, at Kilmarnock Road in Mauchline, will...
Renewed plans submitted for solar farm on Isle of Cumbrae
COMSOL Energy has lodged a planning application with North Ayrshire Council to establish a solar farm on the Isle of Cumbrae.
Located at a site...
Second consultation event planned for Jedburgh housing proposals
THE public will have an opportunity to see and comment on updated proposals by Cruden Homes for the delivery of 76 homes for social...
Story website wins global property accolade
Story Homes has confirmed that its website has been recognised by the International Property Awards, winning accolades for Best Developer Website in Europe as...
New analysis highlights ‘growing confidence’ in recycled aggregates in Scotland
NEW research by Livingston-based resource management specialist Brewster Brothers has highlighted evidence of the 'growing confidence' in recycled aggregates.
An analysis of the principal housebuilders...
Extra funding announced to boost affordable housing in Scotland
THE Scottish Government has announced that an additional £25 million of funding is being made available to support affordable housing.
The Charitable Bond programme provides...
Fixed price agreed for new East Calder school amidst ‘challenging’ market
WORK is set to start on the build of the new East Calder Primary School in April, West Lothian Council has announced.
Due to rising...
Housebuilder’s donation boosts coffers of animal charity
HOUSEBUILDER Dandara East Scotland has donated food and £500 to Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home (EDCH).
The charity looks after more than a 1,000 stray...
Motorway junction construction marks major milestone in Winchburgh’s masterplan
WINCHBURGH'S new M9 motorway junction - Junction 1B - has opened for northbound local access, with southbound routes into Winchburgh to follow in the...
Development land earmarked for 500 new homes launched to market
MORE than 50 acres of development land on Edinburgh’s east coast - which has planning permission in principle for construction of around 500 homes...
Real estate advisor targets growth in Scotland with two senior hires
Avison Young is targeting growth in Scotland after announcing two senior appointments to its building consultancy and land and development teams.
Stewart Taylor joins as...
Drum Property Group appoints new construction director
DRUM Property Group has promoted Ian Gracie to the role of construction director.
He has been with Drum since 2019, leading and coordinating design and...
CQIC initiative tipped to help transform Scotland’s construction industry
THE transformation of Scotland's construction industry has been ramped up with the formation of the new Construction Quality Improvement Collaborative (CQIC).
Launched under the remit...
McTaggart Construction appoints new MD as part of management restructure
MCTAGGART Construction has confirmed the appointment of Janice Russell as the firm's new MD.
The move forms part of a management restructure of the family...
Shetland climate change programme receives net zero funding
A study into the potential creation of a rural energy and transport hub in Shetland has received a grant of £52,648 from Innovate UK's...
