Trade bodies give mixed response to draft national planning 4 framework
TWO trade bodies have issued polarising responses to the Scottish Government's draft national planning 4 framework.
Homes for Scotland (HFS) warned that the plans risk...
Scottish firms set to benefit from £50m project at ‘iconic’ power station
WORK to re-power Perthshire's 'iconic' Tummel Bridge Power Station is to commence next week, SSE Renewables has announced.
The firm has invested £50 million into...
Aberdeen firm moves into construction market with new Warwickshire base
AN Aberdeen-based fluid temperature control and separation solutions provider has announced its strategic expansion into the construction market.
OSSO marked the move following the opening...
Housebuilder teams up with animal charity for wildlife campaign
CALA Homes (East) and the Scottish SPCA have teamed up on a campaign to encourage residents to connect with local wildlife.
The campaign, titled ‘Take...
Pace of hub South West’s activity set to accelerate further
By Dr Willie Mackie, chair of hub South West Scotland
In any large organisation, it is easy to become engrossed in the detail, but every...
Highland residents face unfair additional energy costs
By Kirsty Morrison, interim CEO of Albyn Housing Society, an organisation that manages more than 3,700 properties in 70 communities across the Highlands.
As inflation...
Morrison Construction appoints new MD for Building Central business
MORRISON Construction has announced that David Ewing has been appointed as the new MD of its Building Central business from April 1.
He will succeed...
Housing secretary visits landmark Dundee modular homes project
SHONA Robison, Scotland's cabinet secretary for social justice, housing and local government, recently visited the nation's largest modular development of affordable homes, located at...
Caley Timber and Building Supplies adopts employee ownership model
A Highland timber and building supplies business has secured the future of 24 jobs with a switch to employee ownership.
Caley Timber and Building Supplies...
Council appoints firm to survey condition of Edinburgh high-rises
WILL Rudd Davidson has been appointed by the City of Edinburgh Council to survey the condition of high-rise homes in the capital.
The firm will...
Trade body expresses concern over fall in affordable housing completions
HOMES for Scotland (HFS) has expressed concern at the latest Scottish Government housing statistics, which show a drop in housing association completions and approvals.
The...
Building materials manufacturer joins Offsite Alliance
BUILDING materials manufacturer Glidevale Protect has announced it has become a member of the Offsite Alliance, which aims to promote and prioritise the use...
Scotland earns top marks for education construction projects
THE latest Super Sectors report from Barbour ABI, the construction industry intelligence provider, shows that Scotland is currently top of the class when it...
Dunbar sculpture lit up in the colours of Ukraine flag
THE DunBear, the sculpture of a brown bear beside the A1 at Dunbar in East Lothian, has been lit up blue and yellow in...
Local firm’s construction workshop opens ‘endless opportunities’ for Orkney schoolkids
AN Orkney construction firm has brought building and engineering 'to life' for local primary school pupils through a practical, hands-on workshop.
Orkney Builders is currently...
Jedburgh youngsters get a taste of construction with traditional skills ‘mini masterclasses’
A traditional building skills demonstration has been delivered for young people at Jedburgh Grammar Campus, one of the final elements of the five-year Jedburgh...
13 is the lucky number for Barratt as firm retains 5-star status
BARRATT Developments Scotland has received a 5-star rating in the new Home Builders Federation (HBF) annual customer satisfaction survey.
Over 90% of Barratt customers said...
CBRE adds to project management and building consultancy team
CBRE has appointed two new staff members to its expanding project management and building consultancy department.
The team has grown by almost 50% in the...
£8 million Alloa housing project completes
KINGDOM Housing Association (KHA) has completed its latest development at Elm Grove, Alloa, delivering 54 new homes.
The project is a collaborative arrangement between KHA,...
University of Glasgow names new £116m building after two graduates
THE University of Glasgow has announced that its £116 million Advanced Research Centre (ARC) is to be named after two graduates.
Former students John Shaw...
