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...

Housebuilder hails ‘strong’ performance but warns of weakening consumer confidence amid challenging economy

BARRATT has hailed a 'strong operating performance' after the housebuilder posted interim half-year results for the six months ended 31 December 2022. Revenue is up...

First tenant secured for refurbished Aberdeen industrial unit

CHARTERED surveyors DM Hall, together with property agents Ryden LLP, have secured the first tenant for one of the seven recently refurbished industrial units...

Cruden marks ‘great milestone’ as work begins on East Lothian site

30 council flats and houses are under construction in Pencaitland, East Lothian. The homes are the first new council properties to be built in...

Work to restore historic listed building in Inverness complete

A major restoration project has transformed the former Arnotts building on Union Street in Inverness into flats across four storeys. The development comprises a mix...