New project tackles empty homes issue in Scotland’s rural and island communities
TIGHEAN Innse Gall (TIG) and the Scottish Empty Homes Partnership (SEHP) have launched a new project to tackle the issue of empty homes in...
Scottish commercial property market slows amid ‘more cautious’ outlook
THE cost-of-living crisis and Bank of England rate hikes have caused a slowdown in Scotland's commercial property market, new research has revealed.
The Royal Institution...
Housebuilder adds to sustainable credentials with electric van purchase
CALA Homes (North) has added a further electric van to its fleet as part of its sustainability commitment.
The move comes a year after the...
Views sought on design proposals for new Monifieth Learning Campus
THE team delivering the new Monifieth Learning Campus is seeking views regarding the pre-planning application design proposals.
Angus Council revealed the design reflects the outcomes...
Balfour Beatty provides major fundraising support to Edinburgh charity
BALFOUR Beatty employees in Scotland have teamed up with addiction and homelessness charity, Steps for Hope, to raise more than £140,000 to support people...
Work starts on 132-home Ratho Station development
TAYLOR Wimpey East Scotland has confirmed construction work is underway to deliver 132 new homes at its Lauder Grove development, on land off Glasgow...
SME builders ‘feeling the pinch’ as cost and labour pressures grow
BUILDERS are experiencing a drop in profits as economy pressures rise, according to new research.
The most recent State of Trade Survey from the Federation...
Green technologies to the fore at new Torryburn development
KINGDOM Housing Association has revealed the second phase of its Torryburn affordable housing development is nearing completion - with all homes designed to net...
Primary pupils push the boat out on Edinburgh Park poetry initiative
A poem written by primary school pupils in Edinburgh has been unveiled at Edinburgh Park, a new zero carbon urban quarter being developed by...
Livingston firm involved in project to develop zero-emission cement
LIVINGSTON-based Brewster Brothers is taking part in a £6.5 million R&D project to produce zero-emission cement.
The project is being led by the Materials Processing...
Ayrshire railway line reopens following ‘extensive’ repair work to ‘unusual’ void
THE railway line between Kilmarnock and Barassie is to reopen following 'extensive' work to repair an 'unusual' void which opened up close to its...
Primary pupils leave their mark on new Whitburn facility
MAXI Construction has revealed that a time capsule created by primary school pupils has been planted in the wall of the new Whitburn Partnership...
Build of new childcare facility complete in Inverness
MORGAN Sindall has completed works on the build of a childcare building at Hilton Primary School in Inverness.
The purpose-built facility has capacity for 129...
Housebuilder celebrates personal best NHBC quality awards haul
TAYLOR Taylor Wimpey West Scotland is celebrating after eight of the firm's site managers won an NHBC (National House Building Council) Pride in the...
Architects and designers must embrace the circular economy
By Alasdair Rankin, managing director, Aitken Turnbull Architects
Recently, I read an article about how academic innovation was helping to spearhead a transition to reduce waste...
Luxury lodge designer appoints new sales chief
LUXURY lodge designer Samlingen has appointed Edinburgh-born David Lewington as its new UK and Ireland sales director.
From his base in West Lothian, he will...
Public to have a say on Falkland mixed-use development plans
PROPOSALS for a mixed-use development in Falkland, Fife and a range of new facilities for the village are set to go out for public...
BESA receives record number of entries for upcoming awards ceremony
THE Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has announced the shortlist for its National Awards.
The awards, which are returning after a pandemic-enforced two-year break, will...
First letting agreed at net carbon zero Glasgow office
SAVILLS has agreed the first letting at The Ink Building in Glasgow, following its refurbishment which was completed earlier this year, The Ambassador Group...
Paisley construction firm workers learn life-saving CPR skills
15 JR Group employees have received CPR training from the British Heart Foundation to ensure they are equipped with life-saving skills.
The charity offered...
