First retail store poised for Countesswells
SAINSBURY'S is to become the first retail outlet at Aberdeen’s new and growing town, Countesswells.
The retailer will open a 4,000 sq ft Local store...
Milestone for Glasgow’s City Garden Apartments project
WORK has started on the City Garden Apartments project in Glasgow, as demolition begins at the site on St Georges Road.
The 65-apartment development, complete...
Builders want ‘clear statement of intent’ on Scottish housing target
THE Scottish housebuilding industry has urged the Scottish Government to issue a 'clear statement of intent' on the need to deliver 25,000 new homes...
Glasgow start-up architecture business eyes UK expansion
A Glasgow-based residential architecture start-up has announced plans to begin a UK expansion after securing 'significant' investment.
The total £400,000 raised has been described as...
University of Stirling contributes to global report on dementia-related building design
EXPERTS from the University of Stirling are playing a leading role in a global report into the progress of dementia-related building design.
Dr Alison Dawson,...
FMB elects new president at online AGM
MEMBERS of the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) have elected Jan Etchells as new national president at its AGM, which was held virtually this...
Organisations call for affordable home builds to be at heart of Scotland’s Covid-19 recovery
SHELTER Scotland has joined the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) and the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) in calling for the Scottish Government...
Annual report shows another year of ‘great success’ for hub South West
HUB South West has announced another 'outstanding' performance in the year to 31 March 2020.
The organisation - one of the five Scottish hub territories...
Work begins on St Andrews student accommodation build as demand reaches ‘unprecedented’ levels
GROUND is being prepared for the build of new student accommodation in St Andrews, after pressure on the town's current student housing stock reached...
University of Edinburgh continues carbon neutral drive
ALMOST 5,000 ground-mounted panels are being installed at the University of Edinburgh's Easter Bush campus in Midlothian as part of the university's bid to...
21.2% rise in UK construction contract awards in August
THE total value of UK construction contract awards in August was £4.4 billion, based on a three-month rolling average, according to the latest edition...
New fitness studio to open at Eurocentral
A new fitness and nutrition studio is set to open at Maxim Park, Eurocentral, led by entrepreneur and ex-military man Jamie Read.
Enduro Fit Studio...
Linear appointed to reconstruct fire-damaged Glasgow site
PRINCIPAL contractor Linear Design and Construct (LDC) has announced it has been appointed to complete works at Lancefield Quay in Glasgow.
Nixon is leading the...
Build of Scotland’s first biorefinery takes ‘significant’ step forward
THE construction of Scotland's first biorefinery has taken a 'significant' step forward with the arrival of six purpose-built 130,000-litre fermentation vessels from the Netherlands.
The...
Pandemic causes Scottish construction employers to rethink apprentice plans
THE Covid-19 crisis has caused 55% of Scottish employers who had planned to recruit an apprentice this year to change their plans, according to...
Planning consent granted for 535 new homes in Glenboig
TAYLOR Wimpey West Scotland has received planning consent for the provision of 535 new homes through the development of land at the former Garnqueen...
Housebuilder provides first glimpse of plans for Killearn development
CALA Homes (West) has released CGI imagery showing the first glimpse of its proposals for a residential-led development on the grounds of the former...
Scottish Government warns proposed UK Government bill puts capital programme funding at risk
THE Scottish Government has warned that the proposed UK Internal Market Bill would 'reverse devolution' and put funding at risk for some capital programmes.
The...
Robertson to transform Fort William office development into affordable homes
ROBERTSON Group has announced it will be redeveloping the Fulton House office accommodation in Fort William into affordable homes for rent for Lochaber Housing Association.
Robertson Property...
Kier reports £225m loss in year-end financial results
KIER Group has reported a £225.3 million pre-tax loss for the year ended 30 June 2020. Last year the group recorded a loss of...
