Planning permission secured for innovation centre in Highlands
PLANNING permission has been secured for the build of a new innovation centre at the University of the Highlands and Islands campus in Inverness.
The...
Change in sprinkler regulations for new flats and social homes
THE Scottish Government has published guidance for the house building industry ahead of the introduction of new regulations on sprinklers.
The changes mean that all...
£10m Tobermore factory brings jobs boost
PAVING and walling manufacturer Tobermore has marked completion of a new £10 million production facility, which is creating dozens of jobs.
Earlier this year, Tobermore announced...
Natural land ‘fundamental’ to supporting Scotland’s future
THE Scottish Government has published a draft of its third land use strategy outlining its vision for achieving sustainable land-use in the country.
Described in...
Work underway on age-exclusive housing developments in Scone and Kinross
JUNIPER Residential, the new age-exclusive living brand of the Cruden Group, has launched two new developments in Scone and Kinross, comprising 92 properties for...
Social housing investment making a difference to families in East Lothian
EAST Lothian Council has taken ownership of 25 council houses, two of which were built to be wheelchair-accessible, at one of the largest new...
Public to have its say on £70m rail link project
THE Fife public will be asked for their views on various aspects of Network Rail's £70 million Levenmouth Rail link project.
Levenmouth is the largest...
New SFHA chair starts role at ‘critical time’ for social housing sector
HELEN Forsyth has revealed her new role as chair of the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) coincided with a 'critical time' for the social...
Glasgow start-up firm recruited to HS2 project
A Glasgow start-up firm is to work on key innovation challenges surrounding the construction of HS2.
Tontine-based tech start-up Hypervine has been selected to join...
WYG appoints new regional director in Scotland
WYG, part of global consulting and engineering firm Tetra Tech, has appointed Ken Munro as regional director in Scotland and head of defence cost...
South Ayrshire Council signs Edinburgh declaration on biodiversity
SOUTH Ayrshire Council has announced it has signed the Scottish Government's Edinburgh declaration on biodiversity.
The local authority said it is committed to making the...
‘Excellent’ progress made on £1.9m project to regenerate town
A £1.9 million project to regenerate Dunoon town centre, restore its historic buildings and celebrate its culture and history has made strong progress, Argyll...
‘Pioneering’ digital system tipped to accelerate new homes onto the market
A new digital platform which has been billed as 'substantially' accelerating the speed at which housing developers gain required approvals has the potential to...
Construction to start in Scottish Borders on new £25m water treatment works
WORK is set to start on the build of Scottish Water's new £25 million water treatment facility in Peebles.
The new works on the outskirt...
Charity scoops two awards for lifetime neighbourhood development
THE Gannochy Trust's lifetime neighbourhood development in Perth has scooped a top architecture award.
The intergenerational neighbourhood was designed by Glasgow architecture firm Anderson Bell...
Figures released on condition of Scotland’s housing stock
THE Scottish Government has released the figures on fuel poverty, energy efficiency, the condition of housing and other key descriptors of the occupied housing...
Scottish Government unveils £25m apprenticeship support packages
THE Scottish Government has announced two new incentives to increase apprenticeships in the country.
In total, £25 million will be made available to boost apprenticeships...
Orkney contractor submits plans for 97-home development
ORKNEY Builders (Contractors) has submitted plans to build 97 properties at Walliwall on the outskirts of Kirkwall.
If given the green light, work could begin early...
Plans lodged for Atlantic bridge to re-link islands
A planning application has been lodged for the build of a new Bernera Bridge to link the Isle of Lewis and Great Bernera.
Comhairle Nan...
Glasgow City Council scoops award for urban self-build plots
A Glasgow City Council self-build project in Maryhill has scooped the best council award at the recent Build It Awards.
The local authority was the...
