Moray Council begins search for design team for Forres development
MORAY Council has launched a search for a design team to create a vision for an accessible and affordable smart home development on the...
Housebuilder launches second phase of Erskine site
CALA Homes (West) has launched the second phase of homes at its Gilchrist Gardens development in Erskine, Renfrewshire.
The second phase offers a variety of...
Public feedback sought on £40m whisky warehousing proposals
IAN Macleod Distillers (IMD) is offering the public the opportunity to view and provide feedback on its proposals for a whisky maturation warehouse scheme...
MSP pays a visit to newly completed Fife affordable homes project
LOCAL MSP Annabelle Ewing visited Cardenden in Fife recently to see a newly completed development of 59 affordable homes handed over to Kingdom Housing...
Overcoming the challenges of distance-to-market for businesses in remote regions
By Malcolm Morrison, a director at Sutherland-based GMG Energy.
Highland Region is one of the most beautiful places in Europe, with a wild, majestic grandeur and,...
Trade body expresses concerns about Scotland’s revised planning framework
A housebuilding trade body has claimed that Scotland’s revised national planning framework (NPF4) still fails to adequately recognise the country’s housing 'crisis'.
The framework is...
More than a fifth of tradespeople set to work on Christmas Day
MORE than a fifth (21%) of UK tradespeople will be working on Christmas Day this year due to the cost of living crisis, new...
SkillBuild 2022 winners announced following Edinburgh finals
THE winners of the SkillBuild National Finals 2022 have been announced, after almost 80 construction trainees competed over three days at the ‘skills Olympics’.
Delivered...
Tilbury Douglas starts work on £20m worth of Scottish projects
TILBURY Douglas has announced it has commenced construction on three new projects in Scotland during November, worth almost £20 million.
The firm has started work...
Lochmaddy Pier works impacted by ‘technical complexities’
CHALLENGES arising from technical complexities associated with caisson works are impacting the delivery of infrastructure improvement works at Lochmaddy Pier, the Western Isles Council...
Glasgow considers tidal flooding adaption of River Clyde
A new Glasgow City Council report has detailed considerations for tidal flooding adaption and risk management on the city's River Clyde.
The report predicts that,...
Roofing and cladding contractors report strong workloads as labour and cost challenges intensify
NEW research has revealed that more than half of roofing and cladding contractors found it tougher to recruit suitable labour in the third quarter...
Inverness eyes redesign of key city centre street
THE Highland Council is to continue a consultation into a proposed new design for Academy Street in Inverness.
The new design, known as option B, would...
CBRE announces £2.4m sale of The Arc in Hillington Park
REAL estate advisor CBRE has completed the sale of The Arc in Hillington Park.
The asset was purchased by Danobe securities for £2.4 million,...
Proposed plan launched to meet the needs of Edinburgh’s growing population
A 'progressive and sustainable' plan to meet the needs of Edinburgh's growing population has been published by the capital's council.
The proposed city plan 2030...
Roof tile manufacturer launches woodland initiative for long-serving staff
RUSSELL Roof Tiles has launched a new Long Service Programme, which will give long-serving employees managed woodland from The Woodland Trust.
The initiative is designed...
Glasgow contractor lands place on new build housing framework
AS Homes (Scotland) has secured a place on the Link Group New Build Housing Construction framework.
The Glasgow-based contractor said the move marks the start...
Borders mill manufactures natural fibre construction insulation
THE UK’s first dedicated natural fibre insulation mill, based in Jedburgh in the Scottish Borders, is now up and running.
Following years of research and...
Construction underway of new Shawfair leisure development
CONSTRUCTION work has started on the delivery of the David Lloyd Edinburgh Shawfair leisure development, with the club set to open next summer.
Located in...
Arup hails award success for Burrell Collection ‘revitalisation’
BUILT environment consultancy Arup is celebrating after the £68 million revitalisation of Glasgow's Burrell Collection museum won two national awards.
Arup provided services in façade...
