Trade body calls for ‘streamlining’ of planning process
The trade body issued a statement in response to the release of the latest figures, published by Scotland’s chief statistician.
Green light for 48 new Linlithgow apartments
MacTaggart & Mickel has been granted planning permission to build 48 new apartments on a brownfield site at a former petrol filling station in Linlithgow.
Former school grounds could provide site for new homes in Kirkcaldy
Whiteburn Projects has submitted a Proposal of Application Notice (PAN) to Fife Council, outlining its intention to make a planning application for development.
Housebuilder to engage local community over next stage of Bilston homes
TAYLOR Wimpey East Scotland and Hallam Land Management have submitted a Proposal of Application Notice (PAN) to Midlothian Council.
Hotel construction milestone for Glasgow regeneration project
Work is set to begin on a 245-bed AC by Marriott hotel in Glasgow. The project forms part of the 'regeneration and reimagination' of a city centre site.
Knight Frank expands Scottish building consultancy division
KNIGHT Frank has appointed surveyor John MacArthur as an associate in the firm’s Scottish building consultancy division.
CCG to provide upgrades for Govanhill tenements
GOVANHILL Housing Association has appointed CCG to carry out tenement repairs that will see up to 16 properties receive internal and external upgrades.
Bespoke app in a Class of its own
A provider of traffic management solutions is said to be improving fleet safety and efficiency, thanks to a new mobile application with integrated telematics.
Topping out ceremony marks milestone at University of Glasgow facility
HLM Architects recently attended a topping out event at the James McCune Smith Learning Hub at the University of Glasgow.
The ceremony marked a major...
283 ‘much-needed’ council homes to be built in Dyce
PROPOSALS to build 283 new council homes in Dyce have taken a step forward.
First Endeavour LLP is set to deliver the housing units at Wellheads...
Proptech firm appoints lead designer as builders embrace software systems
PIXEL Image, a Scottish-based property technology partner to the housebuilding industry, has appointed Gareth Morrison as lead designer.
The company has been expanding its team...
CALA site manager scoops national health and safety prize
A CALA Homes (West) site manager has won a national health and safety award for his work at a Larbert development.
Billy McCallum won the...
Milestone for Moray East offshore windfarm scheme
JGC Engineering has completed the first fabrication milestone in the Moray East offshore windfarm project.
The Thurso firm finalised work on containers which will be...
Aberdeen Council reveals more details on Torry development
ABERDEEN City Council has unveiled an image and further information on a new community hub for the Torry area of the city.
The Torry Hub...
Galliford Try completes restructuring of construction business
GALLIFORD Try has issued a trading update in which the business confirmed that restructuring of its construction business is now complete and it is refocused...
Builder welcomes improving stability in north east housing sector
CALA Homes (North) has reported a 'strong' first half of 2019, with 25% more homes sold in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire than in the corresponding period...
Backing good causes is child’s play for housebuilder
HOUSEBUILDER Mactaggart & Mickel’s Building Communities Fund has donated £1,000 towards a new children's play initiative developed by the charity Play Midlothian.
The charity seeks...
RTPI Scotland outlines potential for planning to create healthier communities
RTPI Scotland has described improving public health through planning as a 'no brainer'.
The organisation said it welcomes the creation of a national public health...
Richard Murphy Architects to develop future vision for Leith’s Custom House
RICHARD Murphy Architects has been appointed to design a vision for the future of Leith's Custom House.
Scottish Historic Buildings Trust (SHBT) and the City...
‘Travelling exhibition’ to collect views on future of housing in Scotland
EDINBURGH School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture (ESALA) and Collective Architecture will deliver a 'travelling exhibition' to support the Scottish Government’s consultation on the...
