Why are Scotland’s first-time buyers being given no hope?
By Craig Fairfoull, head of sales and marketing at developer Dundas
THE outcry over the scrapping of the top rate of tax and the inevitable...
Edinburgh’s Christmas market to be ‘spread more evenly’ around city centre
UNIQUE Assembly is to deliver this year's Edinburgh Christmas market, the capital's council has announced.
The firm will handle the installation of a number of...
Our oceans can power the world
By Darren O’Mahony, director, Causeway Geotech
IN the midst of a global energy crisis, the escalating cost of living affects everyone. Recent events have exposed...
Edinburgh office market bounces back with ‘strong’ Q3
NEW research has found that a strong third quarter for take-up has helped the Edinburgh office market 'defy the economic gloom'.
Analysis from Knight Frank...
Energy Training Academy adds to senior management team
AN education centre looking to 'disrupt' Scotland's energy sector has appointed former Bauer Media sales chief Jak Carlin to its board.
Mr Carlin brings a...
Plans approved for 167-home Robroyston development
AVANT Homes has announced plans to build 167 homes at a new £57 million development in Robroyston, Glasgow.
The 17-acre Darach Fields site, located just...
Holmes Miller projects in the frame for prestigious architectural awards
AN Edinburgh sports centre and a primary school in Morningside, both designed by Holmes Miller, are in the running for a top architectural award.
Meadowbank...
Edinburgh glamping site design consultancy appoints first MD
EDINBURGH-based glamping site design consultancy Glampitect has appointed North Coast 500 founder and chair Tom Campbell as its first MD after he stepped down...
Amey’s Perth open day will detail job opportunities on north east roads contract
AMEY has announced plans to host an open day in Perth on Tuesday October 18 to share job opportunities available in the firm's new...
Plans submitted for two stations on £116m Levenmouth rail route
PLANNING applications have been submitted for the build of two train stations at Cameron Bridge and Leven as part of the £116 million Levenmouth...
Firm reveals ‘pride’ in making Johnstone train station more accessible
STORY Contracting has successfully delivered new lifts and a fully-accessible footbridge at Johnstone train station on behalf of Network Rail.
The rail organisation said the...
Housebuilder steps up community work with local partnership in Musselburgh
HOUSEBUILDER Taylor Wimpey East Scotland has teamed up with First Step Community Project in Musselburgh to confirm it will donate £25 for each new...
Saltcoats flats to be refurbished to house Ukrainian refugees
FLATS previously earmarked for demolition in Saltcoats are to be refurbished to be used on an interim basis by people who have fled the...
Award win is lucky 13 for Scottish site manager
MACTAGGART & Mickel Homes’ site manager Stuart Gillespie has been honoured with a 13th industry award.
Stuart, the senior site manager at the company’s Greenan...
Arbroath’s £12m flood protection scheme nears completion
MORRISON Construction is nearing completion of the £12 million Arbroath flood protection scheme.
Arbroath Council confirmed that all main construction works on the project are...
Thousands of Edinburgh homes to receive ‘transformational’ energy efficiency upgrades
THE City of Edinburgh Council has announced it is to improve the energy efficiency of more than 1,000 homes in the capital this coming...
Architecture practice launches new Edinburgh studio
JOHN Robertson Architects (JRA) has launched a new studio in Edinburgh.
The studio, located on George Street, adds to the practice's existing studios in London...
Housebuilder backs kids’ rugby club
STEWART Milne Homes is to sponsor the Dalkieth Little Ruggers group for the upcoming 2022/23 season.
More than 40 budding rugby players aged two to...
Morris and Spottiswood reports return to pre-pandemic turnover and profitability
CONSTRUCTION business Morris & Spottiswood has announced a return to pre-Covid turnover and profitability following a period of growth.
Turnover for the financial year ending...
Construction sector needs ‘transformational change’ to prepare for net zero
SCOTLAND'S construction industry needs 'transformational change' to prepare for the challenges of net zero, Scottish Government minister Ivan McKee has said.
Mr McKee made the...
