£7m development built into historic wall launched in Edinburgh
SCOTLAND'S housing minister Kevin Stewart has officially opened a new £7 million affordable Edinburgh development, constructed into the historic wall of Edmonstone’s walled garden.
Welcomed...
Renfrewshire retrofit project tipped to radically reduce heating bills
A Renfrewshire housing project has been tipped to help tackle climate change and dramatically reduce annual heating bills.
Renfrewshire Council’s housing investment team will deliver...
Morgan Sindall lands £10m contract to build six North Lanarkshire nurseries
MORGAN Sindall Construction has secured a contract to build six early years nurseries worth almost £10 million by North Lanarkshire Council and its development...
Historic artefact found during restoration of former school building
A housebuilder has presented an Edinburgh high school with its original 1930s school bell discovered during the refurbishment of its former home.
The CALA Homes...
Deadline looms for 2020 RICS Social Impact Awards
THE deadline is looming in the search for Scotland's most socially impactful building project.
The 2020 RICS Social Impact Awards recognise projects across Scotland that are...
New report reveals £75m V&A Dundee economic impact
NEW research has revealed V&A Dundee provided Scotland with a £75 million economic boost in its first year.
This includes a £21 million boost to...
Trade bodies give their backing to infrastructure report
TRADE bodies have been giving their reaction to the new report published by the Infrastructure Commission for Scotland, which sets out a 30-year infrastructure blueprint.
Homes for Scotland...
University of Glasgow approves plans for £86m facility
THE University of Glasgow has approved plans to build an £86 million hub for its Postgraduate Taught (PGT) student community and Adam Smith Business...
Robertson Group wholly acquires regeneration specialist
ROBERTSON Group has completed the acquisition of regeneration specialist Urban Union.
Established as a 50/50 joint venture in 2011 by Robertson Group and McTaggart Construction,...
Plans to transform West Princes Street Gardens receive public support
THE Quaich Project’s plans for West Princes Street Gardens in Edinburgh have received public backing, a new report has revealed.
Results of a public consultation...
Construction charity increases support to sector workforce
THE Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity has revealed details of its work in 2019, including a 56% rise in demand for charitable services through its...
Scottish Government announces new offshore wind measures
THE Scottish Government has announced new steps to increase the number of offshore wind contracts remaining in Scotland.
The government has said that Scottish companies...
Developer to host East Lothian open day to inform tradespeople about opportunities
THE developer behind new houses being built in East Lothian is offering local businesses the chance to win contracts on the project.
Lovell has been...
Kinross retirement living project gets the go-ahead
PROPOSALS for a new retirement living project in Kinross have been approved.
Juniper Residential is behind plans for the development on the site of the...
Political ‘clarity’ brings benefits to housing market
NEW research has revealed the short-term outlook for the Scottish housing market has 'improved markedly' following the General Election result.
The 2019 RICS Residential Market...
New report outlines real estate predictions for 2020
AVISON Young has released its global 2020 Forecast, which reveals its commercial real estate predictions for cities including Glasgow and Edinburgh for the coming...
RTPI signs MOU to strengthen relationship with Hong Kong planners
THE Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Hong Kong Institute of Planners (HKIP) to help strengthen relations...
Persimmon making ‘good progress’ on customer care improvement plan
PERSIMMON has stated it is anticipating the group's pre-tax profits will be 'in line with our market consensus' when final financial results for 2019...
DM Hall confirms raft of senior appointments
DM Hall has announced the appointment of three new partners, eight new directors and six new associates.
The new partners are Jonathan Hunter (Musselburgh residential),...
Milestone reached in Port Seton sports hall extension project
AN important milestone has been reached in the construction of the new £1.094 million extension to Port Seton Community Centre with the foundations now...
