Build of low-carbon power station in Peterhead could generate £470m for UK economy
A planned new low-carbon power station at SSE Thermal's Peterhead site in Aberdeenshire could generate £470 million for the UK economy during its development...
The future’s bright for Scotland’s Purpose Built Student Accommodation market
By Chris Macfarlane, director of Lismore Real Estate Advisors
THE Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) market is one of the fastest growing sectors in the...
Construction tech helps protect iconic trees at Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
A tree protection system at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE) has combined with modern construction technology to help protect a renowned living collection...
Homes for Scotland confirms new chief executive
HOMES for Scotland (HFS) has announced that Jane Wood will become the trade body's new chief executive from June 1, succeeding Nicola Barclay who...
Scotland’s new £33m rail engineering depot creates 25 jobs
A new purpose-built rail engineering depot in Cadder has already created 25 new jobs, following its official opening in December.
Located between Bishopbriggs and Lenzie...
New installation at Edinburgh’s Waverley Station hoped to boost mental health
A sensory flower installation is to be unveiled at Edinburgh's Waverley Station in a bid to make the station feel 'lighter and happier' for...
DM Hall launches annual bursary scheme in tribute to late senior partner
DM Hall has announced the launch of a £500 annual bursary scheme open to any student entering the MSc course in real estate management at...
Plans launched for 48-home development in Kilmarnock
A public consultation is to be held on plans for a new housing development at Kennedy Drive in Kilmarnock.
The proposals, which have been developed...
Balfour Beatty completes final phase of £42m Lossiemouth High School
THE final phase in the £42 million build of the new Lossiemouth High School has been completed by Balfour Beatty and hub North Scotland.
Phase...
Tradespeople see surge in demand for projects designed to reduce energy bills
A new survey of over 1,500 UK tradespeople has revealed the vast majority are optimistic about their near-term prospects with increased demand from homeowners...
Scotland eyes future-proofing forests to aid net zero ambitions
FORESTERS have been urged to adapt their woodlands now to minimise the risks of climate change.
The call came from Scottish Forestry, which said such...
Dementia-friendly homes constructed in Inverclyde
CRUDEN Building has marked Dementia Action Week by announcing it has completed construction of 24 dementia-friendly homes in Inverclyde.
The firm said the properties on...
Hardies awarded Investors in People Platinum Accreditation status
HARDIES Property & Construction Consultants has announced it has secured Investors in People Platinum Accreditation and Young Investors in People Gold Accreditation.
The Platinum Accreditation...
Work gathers pace on £7.4m Paisley hub
CONSTRUCTION work is gathering pace the new £7.4 million Paisley Learning & Cultural Hub in Renfrewshire.
The facility comprises the repurposing and reconfiguration of former...
Plans unveiled for £75m Glasgow city centre development
MOSAIC Architecture + Design has submitted a planning application on behalf of Garroch Investments to demolish Glasgow’s Princes House and develop Magnet, a £75...
Land acquired for 134-home Edinburgh development
TAYLOR Wimpey East Scotland has acquired land at Gilmerton Station Road in Edinburgh ahead of plans to deliver 134 new homes.
The proposal for Farrier...
Stirlingshire plot of land sought for transportable ‘eco home’
A transportable ‘eco house’ and its owner are looking for a new plot of land in Stirlingshire to call home.
The unusual instruction has been...
Maxi turnover returns to over £80 million
MAXI Caledonian, the ultimate holding company of Maxi Haulage, Maxi Construction and Maxi Warehousing, has published its September 2021 accounts, showing a rise in...
Shepherd to market ‘significant’ Countesswells development site
FOLLOWING a competitive tender process, Shepherd Chartered Surveyors has announced it has been appointed by FRP Advisory, the joint administrators of Countesswells Development Limited...
Stewart Milne Group reports rise in profit and turnover
STEWART Milne Group has announced a £36 million increase in turnover and a £12.7 million rise in profit.
The housebuilder hailed a 'strong recovery' in...
