New study finds economic uncertainty impacts on Scottish sector confidence
NEW research has shown that the 'uncertain' economic outlook has resulted in reduced optimism in Scotland’s construction sector.
Those were the findings of the Q3...
New affordable homes delivered in Motherwell
BARRATT West Scotland and North Lanarkshire Council have teamed up on a third affordable housing project to provide ten housing units in Motherwell.
The homes...
Removal of planning permission required for ‘certain’ rural developments to be considered
THE Scottish Government has announced that the need for planning permission for certain types of rural developments ‘could’ be removed.
Small scale developments such as...
Gary Milne appointed to Homes for Scotland board
GARY Milne, technical & design director for Stewart Milne Homes Central Scotland, has been appointed to the board of trade body Homes for Scotland...
Scottish Government looks to make social housing more energy efficient
UNDERFLOOR heating, ground source heat pumps and solar panels are to be installed in just under 900 social rented properties as part of the...
Public consultation begins on winning Princes Street Garden design
THE Quaich Project has opened a public consultation on the winning design of the redevelopment of Edinburgh’s Princes Street Gardens.
From the seven shortlisted designs,...
‘Essential’ works complete as part of Stobhill expansion plans
WISE Property Care has announced that completion of 'essential' works to the new wards at Glasgow's Stobhill Hospital has paved the way for further...
Clyde Gateway launches location advisory team
CLYDE Gateway has established a new location advisory team to support businesses looking to set up base in the area.
Led by executive director Martin...
Contract signed to take Ferguson Marine into public ownership
THE contract to take Ferguson Marine into public ownership has been signed by the Scottish Government.
A meeting between the board of directors of Macrocom...
Glasgow regeneration scheme earns award recognition
URBAN Union’s Laurieston Living development won the Excellence in Regeneration accolade at this year's CIH Scotland Excellence Awards.
The £140 million regeneration scheme was commended for its informed design process, which...
Sir Alex Ferguson opens Aberdeen’s new training facilities
FOOTBALLING legend Sir Alex Ferguson has returned to his old club Aberdeen to help mark the official opening of Cormack Park, the club's new...
J&D Pierce training manager in the frame for ex-forces award
STEEL specialist J&D Pierce has announced that training manager Tom Wallace is a finalist in the ‘Service Leaver of The Year’ category in this...
Housebuilder makes Shelter Scotland donation
CRUDEN Homes West has announced its support for housing and homelessness charity, Shelter Scotland.
Over the weekend leading up to Scottish Housing Day, the housebuilder committed...
£900,000 contract awarded for B-listed building window work
THE £900,000 contract to refurbish 430 windows at the former Boroughmuir High School in Edinburgh has been awarded to Richardson & Starling.
Cala Homes (East)...
Construction workers advised on how to deal with bats
PROPERTY consultancy firm Galbraith has urged construction workers to take extra care when working in buildings that may contain bats.
Galbraith has reported an increase...
New East Lothian Community Hospital work complete
NHS Lothian and East Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership have been given the keys for the remainder of the newly completed East Lothian...
Union voices concern over rise in construction injuries
NEW figures from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) showing a rise in construction injuries and a fall in prosecutions is a ‘dangerous cocktail’,...
Issues with fire and electrical systems found in Edinburgh children’s hospital
THE second and final part of a review into the compliance of all building systems at Edinburgh’s Royal Hospital for Children and Young People...
Planning permission approved for Paisley Museum project
PLANNING permission has been granted for the £42 million Paisley Museum project, which is expected to provide a significant boost for the local economy...
Design contract awarded for £500 million RAF Lossiemouth redevelopment
MOTT MacDonald has been awarded the design contract for the resurfacing of the runways at RAF Lossiemouth, to prepare the base for the arrival...
