Transformational conservation brings new lease of life for historic Glasgow building
A popular landmark in Glasgow's southside has been fully restored and repurposed by Anderson Bell + Christie (AB+C).
The B-listed Andrew Balfour-designed former Holmlea Primary...
Council demands ‘urgent action’ as deadline for replacement A83 road set
A replacement road for the A83 Rest and be Thankful must be constructed and opened by May 2026 at the latest, Argyll and Bute...
Network Rail reveals ‘great support’ for East Linton railway station plans
NETWORK Rail has said there is 'great local support' for its plans to bring a railway station to East Linton.
It comes following a virtual...
Work resumes on historic Shakespeare Street school building
WORK has resumed on the third and final stage of the North Kelvin Apartments development close to Glasgow’s west end, following a year of...
New research reveals current direction of urban planning
THE term 'smart city' is the most common city label found in policy making and academic research, a new study has revealed.
Researchers from the...
Housebuilder appoints new land director
CALA Homes (West) has reappointed Moray Stewart as land director.
With more than 16 years of experience in the land and planning sector, Moray was...
Government urged to scrap ‘complicated’ reverse charge VAT plans
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) is urging the UK Government to scrap plans to introduce reverse charge VAT, claiming the 'complicated' policy is...
Roof tile MD celebrates major milestone
ANDREW Hayward, the MD of roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles, is celebrating 30 years with the business.
The company was founded on its current...
New Linlithgow homes to feature ‘smart’ hot water tanks
HOUSEBUILDER CALA has revealed that an app-enabled smart water tank which selectively heats what users need will feature across all homes at an 'ultra-efficient'...
HE Simm to deliver £13m MEP installation at Glasgow project
HE Simm has been appointed by Robertson Construction to deliver the mechanical, electrical and public health (MEP) installation at Holland Park in Glasgow for...
Pilot project to research optimisation of land use
ABERDEENSHIRE and Aberdeen City councils have been selected to pilot a new partership which will help develop Scotland's approach to land use.
The north east...
Walking and cycling network contributed £1.9 billion to Scottish economy
USERS of Scotland's national walking and cycling network contributed £1.9 billion to local economies across Scotland in 2019, a new report has revealed.
NatureScot, Sustrans...
Japan successfully installs tidal turbine fully constructed in Scotland
A tidal turbine fully constructed in Scotland has been successfully installed in the Goto Island chain in Japan.
Sustainable energy firm, Simec Atlantis Energy (SAE),...
Housebuilder launches four new developments across Scotland
AVANT Homes has announced the launch of the first homes at four new developments to deliver 622 new-build properties in Scotland.
The housebuilder said the...
Firm to construct £1.3m seawall to protect bridge from tidal scour
BEAR Scotland is to begin a £1.3 million project to protect the Cromarty Bridge from tidal scour.
The firm said that around 9,000 tonnes of...
New £54m terminal proposed in Inverness Airport draft masterplan
A masterplan to grow Inverness Airport over the next 25 years has opened for public comment.
Launched by Highlands and Islands Limited (HIAL), the firm...
Family business is rising to green challenge in Dunbeg
AN innovative offsite timber frame project is delivering 300 much needed new homes in the village of Dunbeg, near Oban in Argyll and Bute.
Lochgilphead-based...
Joint police group launches construction site security guide
A new guide on construction site security has been published by a Secured by Design (SBD).
The document has been produced by the group in...
Ground broken on ‘substantial’ Glasgow development
THE JR Group has broken ground on a new development close to Glasgow city centre, which will comprise of 55 flats for social rent...
Much work still required to reach international biodiversity targets say NatureScot
MUCH more action is needed in Scotland to meet current international biodiversity targets, NatureScot has said.
It comes following the public body publishing the report...
