Pool leaks delay opening of Scotland’s first Passivhaus leisure centre
BAM has apologised after the opening of Scotland's first Passivhaus leisure centre in Blairgowrie was delayed following the discovery of leaks in the facility's...
Developer secures £100m loan for major Glasgow student accommodation build
VITA Group has secured a loan of around £100 million from Eldridge Real Estate Credit for the build of a 591-bed purpose-built student accommodation...
Albyn Housing Society expands into Skye with key worker homes
ALBYN Housing Society is expanding into the Isle of Skye for the first time by providing seven affordable homes for key workers for mid-market...
McTaggart Construction helps deliver affordable homes and community benefits at Willox Park
MCTAGGART Construction and West Dunbartonshire Council are teaming up to bring new affordable housing and community benefits to Willox Park.
The announcement marks collaboration on...
Muir Homes earns award recognition for customer satisfaction
FIFE-based Muir Homes has been honoured with the Gold Award for Customer Satisfaction by In-house Research, following feedback from homebuyers.
The award is based on...
AS Homes appoints construction manager
AS Homes has announced the promotion of Ian McGarvey to construction manager.
The move follows Ian’s seven-year tenure with the company, joining in 2018 as...
Report warns of housing barriers across Scotland for those with complex needs
NEW research by Heriot-Watt University has revealed that 'significant systemic barriers' are preventing people with learning disabilities and complex needs in Scotland from accessing...
Retailer eyes more Scottish sites as part of UK-wide expansion plans
LIDL GB has announced plans to invest half a billion pounds in its expansion, with plans to open more than 40 new stores across...
Construction starts on final phase of new homes at Newton Farm
TAYLOR Wimpey West Scotland has started construction on the final phase of new homes at
Newton Farm in Cambuslang.
Planning Permission in Principle for Phase 2...
NASC confirms release of phase two of TG30
SCAFFOLDING and access trade body NASC has announced phase two of TG30 is now live and available for the industry to use.
The move is said...
Civils specialist puts five employees through emergency first aid training course
FIVE employees from GBSS Civil Engineering have completed an emergency first aid course, organised by West Lothian-based Forde Training Services.
The four-day long course saw...
FMB shares safety measures for outdoor workers ahead of expected heatwave
AHEAD of an expected heatwave in the UK this week, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) is calling on tradespeople and homeowners to prioritise...
Build of North Ayrshire salmon facility could create 264 construction jobs
THE build of a salmon rearing facility in Hunterston could generate 264 full-time jobs during the construction phase, North Ayrshire Council has revealed.
Bakkafrost Scotland...
‘Truly unique’ residential development opportunity arises in Morningside
SAVILLS is marketing a 'truly unique' residential development opportunity within a former church in the heart of Morningside, Edinburgh.
The sale offers the chance to...
Bellway invites applicants for 2025 apprenticeship and graduate intake
BELLWAY Homes has announced it is inviting suitable candidates to apply for its 2025 apprenticeship and graduate intake in Scotland.
The housebuilder offers the two...
Raising the rafters: timber systems driving the next generation of housing delivery
By Gary Gray, general manager, Muir Timber Systems
AS the housing sector contends with increasing delivery pressures, evolving regulatory demands, and an urgent need to...
Contractors hailed for ‘excellent’ work on £3.4m Glenfinnan Viaduct project
A team of specialist engineers have completed a year-long £3.4 million restoration project on the iconic Glenfinnan Viaduct.
The structure, known worldwide for featuring in...
Over 630 rail projects to be undertaken during May bank holidays
NETWORK Rail is set to undertaken more than 630 projects across the UK railway during the early and late May bank holidays.
A total of...
Edinburgh’s Accessible Housing Summit looks to spark collaborative work
AN event was held last week in Edinburgh to prompt steps towards building, adapting, and finding accessible homes across the capital.
Hosted by the City...
Plans unveiled for build 160 affordable homes in Edinburgh
PLACES for People (PFP) is to build 160 affordable homes in Edinburgh after completing the acquisition of land at Beat Street East.
The development, which...
