University of Glasgow creates heat pump tipped to lower household bills
RESEARCHERS from the University of Glasgow have developed a new type of heat pump which the learning institution said could help households save on...
Timber frame specialist appoints local haulier as sole logistics partner
KIRKWOOD Timber Frame has appointed Aberdeen-based Dyce Carriers as its sole logistics partner.
The move has been described as enabling Kirkwood to deliver its timber...
Failing to seek permission for home improvements can be a costly mistake
By Calum Allmond, an associate and head of architectural services at DM Hall
Scotland’s housing market continues to boom with prices reaching unprecedented levels,...
Parker Technical Services appointed to CCS framework
EJ Parker Technical Services has been named as a supplier on the Crown Commercial Service’s (CCS) Facilities Management and Workplace Services Framework.
The framework gives...
Contractor flying high after securing airport hangar contract
MCLAUGHLIN & Harvey has secured a contract for the design and construction of a new hangar at Farnborough Airport.
Work on the hangar, which represents...
New homes unveiled at Newton Mearns development
MACTAGGART & Mickel recently announced the launch of its new Sandringham Gate development in Newton Mearns with the release of the first four homes.
When...
Work begins on 272-home Haddington site
TAYLOR Wimpey East Scotland has announced construction of new homes is underway at its 272-property Letham Meadows development near Haddington.
69 of the new homes...
Glasgow Passivhaus affordable housing project nears completion
A Passivhaus Glasgow affordable housing development has entered its final build stages with the completion of multi-utility services.
Springfield Cross, on Springfield Road in the...
Pacific Building confirms raft of new appointments following contract wins
PACIFIC Building has announced the appointment of several new team members following recent contract awards and increased business demand from framework clients.
Recent recruits include...
Kier appointed to deliver St Kevin’s Community Hub in Bargeddie
HUB South West Scotland, on behalf of North Lanarkshire Council, has appointed Kier Construction to deliver the new St Kevin’s Community Hub.
The campus will...
Organisers encouraged by construction sector interest in Green Home Festival
CONSTRUCTION professionals wanting to learn more about renewables technology and innovation have been urged to secure their tickets for the upcoming Green Home Festival,...
Timber merchant is boxing clever with sponsorship deal
INDEPENDENT timber merchant, MGM Timber Ltd, has announced it is sponsoring middleweight boxer Sam Hickey for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.
Since 2019, MGM Timber’s...
‘Record’ demand for Scottish prime property but market starts to steady
SCOTLAND'S prime house market is continuing to see 'record' levels of demand and higher price growth than anywhere else in the UK, according to...
Housebuilder looks to grow supply chain ahead of St Andrews project
A major housebuilder is seeking subcontractors from across Fife to help deliver a new 342-property development in St Andrews.
David Wilson Homes, part of Barratt...
Hamilton architecture business wins latest Build Lanarkshire Programme
GAVIN McAuley, founder of Hamilton-based design studio, McAuley Architecture + interiors, has been crowned the winner of this year’s Build Lanarkshire Programme, delivered by...
Window and door suppliers named on £30m public sector framework
FOUR firms have won places on a new framework from the Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) worth £30 million to supply the public sector across...
Consultation underway for housing proposals at former Wallace Craigie Works site in Dundee
PROPERTY developer and social housing builder First Endeavour and Yeoman McAllister Architects have launched a planning consultation to deliver a new apartment complex at...
Glasgow eyes moving away from ‘car-dominated’ city centre
PEDESTRIANS having priorities over vehicles has been placed at the heart of plans to transform Glasgow city centre.
Glasgow City Council's proposal for a people...
Hydro Ness officially opens in Inverness
THE award-winning Hydro Ness hydroelectric scheme and visitor attraction has officially opened in Inverness.
Found on the banks of the River Ness, Hydro Ness utilises...
Stirling Council appoints firm to repair bridge as a ‘matter of urgency’
AMCOGIFFEN has been appointed by Stirling Council to carry out repair works on Catterburn Bridge.
The firm commenced initial site investigation works earlier this week,...
