New infrastructure project marks ‘last piece of the Braehead jigsaw’ for DBA
DOUGALL Baillie Associates (DBA) has announced it has secured a whole structural design contract on a housing development on the last piece of vacant...
New partnership aims to deliver circular and sustainable wind sector
A new partnership between industry and academia is hoped to help develop a circular and sustainable wind sector in the UK.
SSE Renewables, Renewable Parts...
The circular economy is taking shape within the construction industry
By Scott Brewster, MD of Brewster Brothers
Is the circular economy just a fashion with too many people jumping on the bandwagon without any real...
Luxury Glasgow site to combine old with the new
CCG Homes has announced the launch of a new luxury housing development in Newlands in Glasgow's south side.
Calderwood Lodge comprises 20 two and three-bedroom...
£18 million cybersecurity hub set for official opening in Dundee
SCOTLAND'S new home for cybersecurity research, innovation, and industry growth, will officially open at Abertay University in Dundee today (June 15).
The £18 million 'first...
Housing completion figures welcomed – but ‘no room for complacency’
HOMES For Scotland (HFS) has welcomed a rise in the number of new homes completed - but expressed 'concern' over affordable housing approvals.
The trade...
Residents to have their say on Powderhall housing proposals
EDINBURGH residents are being invited to drop-in events this week as the capital's council looks to gather views on the ongoing transformation of Powderhall.
Council...
SNIPEF confirms new president
JIM Butter has been announced as the new president of SNIPEF, Scotland and Northern Ireland’s plumbing and heating industry’s trade association.
Mr Butter has been...
Scottish Government meets affordable homes build target
MORE than 50,000 affordable homes have been delivered since the start of the last parliament, the Scottish Government has confirmed.
Statistics published today also show...
Final stage of Tarbert harbour project taking shape
THE new terminal building being constructed at Tarbert Ferry Terminal is taking shape, with the facility marking the final stage of the multi-million pound...
Size of proposed Berwick Bank Wind Farm to be reduced by 20%
SSE Renewables has confirmed its plans to reduce the overall area for its proposed Berwick Bank Wind Farm by around 20%.
It comes as it...
Why construction must investigate alternative paths to entry to address skills shortages
By Emma Dickson, technical director at Arcadis and industry co-chair of the Scottish Construction Leadership Forum’s Skills and Workforce sub group.
Employers in the construction...
New flood model to be used for developments near River Clyde
A new River Clyde tidal flood model has been published in response to sea levels being predicted to rise as a result of climate...
New task force to improve the ‘look and feel’ of Glasgow city centre
WORK is underway to improve the 'look and feel' of Glasgow city centre to help drive forward the recovery and revitalisation of the area...
Industrial site sale to help drive further innovation in construction
COMMERCIAL property specialist HFD has announced it has sold an industrial building at Hamilton International Park in a deal valued at around £2.5 million.
1...
Aberdeen launches proposals for build of council homes at two sites
ABERDEEN City Council has launched a consultation on plans for the build of council houses at two proposed sites in the city.
The Greenferns and...
Talented undergraduates impress at Women in Property Student Awards Scotland
THE work of talented built environment undergraduates was showcased at the recent Women in Property regional Student Awards, held in Edinburgh and Glasgow.
19 students...
Construction output figures reveal a slight dip in April
MONTHLY UK construction output fell by 0.4% in April 2022 - the first monthly decline seen since October 2021, according to the latest figures...
Albyn Housing Society appoints new chief executive
ALBYN Housing Society, a social landlord that owns and manages 3,700 properties across the Highlands, has announced the appointment of Kirsty Morrison as chief...
Timber and renewables firm acquires 400 acres of forest to ensure continuity of supply
BIOMASS supplier and timber products specialist GMG Energy has announced the purchase of a 'substantial swathe' of forest in the north east of Scotland...
