West Dunbartonshire housing development to feature dementia-friendly additions
A new West Dunbartonshire Council housing development is to include a range of design measures to make the properties safer for residents with dementia.
The...
CALA celebrates success at Scottish Home Awards
CALA Homes was crowned Housebuilder of the Year (100+ units) at the Scottish Home Awards, held digitally this year due to Covid-19 restrictions.
The firm...
Railway line to reopen following fatal derailment
THE rail line between Aberdeen and Dundee is to reopen tomorrow (November 3), following completion of work to repair the railway following August's tragic...
Paisley’s former TA building to be transformed into student complex
THE JR Group has received approval from Renfrewshire Council to transform the former TA building on Paisley’s High Street into student accommodation.
Despite being subject...
Edinburgh nearing £2.89 billion investment in council housing
A new report has revealed the significant investment already made by The City of Edinburgh Council in its £2.89 billion housing programme.
More than half...
MKM completes acquisition of DTC Merchants
MKM Building Supplies has announced it is expanding its geographic coverage in Scotland through the acquisition of DTC Merchants Limited.
The builder’s merchant revealed that...
Housebuilder celebrates double site manager triumph
TAYLOR Wimpey East Scotland is celebrating after two site managers won a Seal of Excellence award at the Scottish regional NHBC Pride in the...
Construction charity spreads Christmas cheer with e-card offering
THE Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity is launching Christmas e-cards and an opportunity to win a share of a £25,000 prize pot.
With many people working from...
Housebuilder adds insulated garden rooms as buying option
ALLANWATER Homes is offering buyers across its five current Scottish developments the option to buy a fully constructed and insulated garden room.
The rooms are...
Upgrade work is pitch perfect for East Renfrewshire primary school
AN East Renfrewshire primary school has officially opened its newly resurfaced football pitch.
Upgrade work to transform the dilapidated pitch, which was installed when the...
Housebuilder honoured for Killearn development
HOUSEBUILDER Mactaggart & Mickel is celebrating success at the Scottish Home Awards.
The Glasgow-headquartered company’s Buchanan Views development in Killearn was named Housing Development of...
Study reveals positive findings for Glasgow housing market
NEW research has highlighted positive news about the long-term prospects of Glasgow's housing market.
Savills' Home Truths Research study on the Glasgow and west of Scotland...
Webinar will discuss the use of PBAs in construction
SCOTLAND Excel has announced it is teaming up with the Scottish Government, the Royal Bank of Scotland and Transport Scotland to deliver a free...
Aberdeen strikes strategic partnership with oil capital of Brazil
A memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed between Aberdeen and the Brazilian city of Macaé.
The three year partnership will see the governments of...
City of Edinburgh Council announces over 50 firms on major framework
THE City of Edinburgh Council has named more than 50 firms on a major new consultancy framework.
The announcement follows what the local authority said...
Cruden reports ‘robust’ financial results despite challenging conditions
THE Cruden Group has reported a 'robust' set of financial results, including a 21st consecutive year of profitable trading.
Turnover for the year to 31...
Roofing contractors ‘busier than ever’
THE vast majority (91%) of roofing contractors have reported being 'busy' or 'very busy' in a recent survey by roofing trade body, NFRC.
Despite there...
Savills appoints new director in Scotland
SAVILLS has added to its engineering and design consultancy team with the appointment of Nadeem Khan in Glasgow, who joins as a director in...
MSP urges electricians to have their say on regulation consultation
AN MSP at the forefront of calls for recognition of electrician as a regulated profession has urged people to add their voices to a...
Aberdeen on track for 2,000 new affordable homes
GOOD progress is being made on the programme to build 2,000 council or affordable homes in Aberdeen, the city's council has said.
More than 800...
