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...
Avant gets green light for 312-home Edinburgh development
AVANT Homes is set to deliver 312 new homes in Edinburgh after city councillors approved plans for a £71 million development.
Named The Lanes, the...
North Lanarkshire Council looks to give pupils ‘head start’ with construction firm partnership
MORGAN Sindall has given senior secondary school pupils in North Lanarkshire an insight into civil engineering and construction management in a series of engagement...
Construction charity gives backing to Men’s Health Week
THE Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity is backing Men’s Health Week from June 12-19 by raising awareness of the resources they have to support construction...
Glass and aluminium specialist races ahead with anniversary celebrations
CUMBERNAULD glass and aluminium specialist Cube Glass has celebrated the firm’s 10th anniversary with a day at the races.
18 employees and closely-related sub-contractors joined...
Savills grows sustainability and energy division with Perth appointment
SAVILLS has announced it is growing its sustainability and energy division, Savills Earth, with the appointment of Cameron Lloyd, a graduate energy consultant based...
Glasgow’s Anderston Station refurb sees 25 tonnes of material recycled
SOME 25 tonnes of material has been recycled during the 13-week refurbishment of Glasgow's Anderston Station, Network Rail has revealed.
The organisation has confirmed that...
