Number of school buildings in good condition hit record levels
A record number of school buildings across Scotland are in a good or satisfactory condition, the Scottish Government has announced.
The Schools Estate Statistics 2022...
Homebuyer enquiries continue to fall in Scotland amid economic challenges
HOMEBUYER enquires in Scotland fell again during August as economic challenges impacted further on market conditions, new research has found.
The latest results from the...
Hardies stake claim to be ‘fastest surveyors in Aberdeen’
HARDIES Property & Construction Consultants secured a podium place at the Getabout Aberdeen Cycling Festival, part of the Tour of Britain Grand Depart in...
M&E specialist embarks on ‘landmark’ net zero housing project
ARC-Tech (Scotland) has announced it has started work at Western Villages, the largest net zero housing development currently under construction in Scotland.
Comprising 444 homes...
AM Bid appoints bid development director as part of senior management restructure
AM Bid has promoted Chantelle Seaborn to the role of bid development director as part of a senior management team restructure.
Having joined the Edinburgh-based...
SPF says rent freeze will ‘do nothing’ to address housing affordability issues
THE Scottish Property Federation (SPF) has said the Scottish Government's decision to freeze rent for public and private residential homes deals will 'do nothing'...
University of Glasgow hailed for multi-million pound Govan plans
THE University of Glasgow has been praised for plans to bring a multi-million pound health innovation hub to the Govan area of the city.
Community...
Construction underway on 67-home Dundee project
WORK has started to build 67 new Caledonia Housing Association homes in Dundee.
Locates at Ballindean Road in the east of the city, the development will...
Barratt home completions return to pre-pandemic levels
HOUSEBUILDER Barratt has hailed an 'excellent' operational performance after revealing that home completions have recovered to pre-pandemic levels.
In the year ended June 2022, total home...
New partnership to transform empty buildings into homes in south Scotland
A new project has been launched to increase the community housing in the south of Scotland through the conversion of empty residential, retail, and...
45 redundancies as NRS ceases trading with immediate effect
LIVINGSTON-based NRS UK, which employs 47 staff and has a turnover of £33 million, has entered administration and ceased trading with immediate effect.
Michelle Elliot...
McLaughlin & Harvey to deliver Ayrshire Hospice redevelopment
MCLAUGHLIN & Harvey has been announced as the principal supply chain partner for the redevelopment of the Ayrshire Hospice at Racecourse Road in Ayr.
The...
Cala supporting Fife economy at Aberdour development
FIFE firms are benefiting from contract awards related to Cala Homes' latest development in Aberdour.
The housebuilder revealed it has underlined its commitment to wherever...
Summers-Inman’s Edinburgh office raises £2,600 for CHAS
STAFF from Summers-Inman’s Edinburgh office have taken to the hills to raise money for Children's Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS).
The team donned their hiking boots...
Abertay University’s main campus buildings undergo £9m renovation
ABERTAY University's main campus buildings have undergone a major renovation to improve thermal efficiency.
It comes as part of an investment by the learning institute...
Robertson Construction Group announces new executive managing director
DOUG Keillor has been appointed executive managing director of Robertson Construction Group.
He joins the firm following 32 years in the construction industry spent with...
Study highlights impact of private developer contributions to affordable housing in Scotland
NEW research has revealed that approximately a third of new affordable housing in Scotland is directly delivered through contributions from private developers.
This follows...
‘Bold’ new policies required to kickstart building activity
THE fall in UK construction activity for the second consecutive month should be a 'wake-up call' that 'bold' new policies are needed, according to...
SSE Renewables makes £9.6m donation into ‘transformational’ local projects
COMMUNITIES near SSE Renewables' offshore and onshore developments have received £9.6 million in donations this year, the organisation has revealed.
More than 1,048 community projects...
Glasgow bridge shortlisted for top engineering award
STOCKINGFIELD Bridge in Glasgow has been shortlisted in the 2022 Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) People’s Choice Award.
The competition showcases projects that have a...
