How timber systems can help fix Scotland’s housing crisis
By Gary Gray, general manager of Muir Timber Systems, part of the Muir Group
THE housing crisis in Scotland is becoming ever more acute. More...
New fit-out and refurbishment business launched in Glasgow
MICHAEL Harrison and Gary Scott have launched Bellendaine, a new fit-out and refurbishment company based in Glasgow.
With a combined experience of over 30 years,...
Plan launched to secure Grangemouth’s industrial future as refinery to close
THE Scottish and UK governments have announced a joint investment plan to secure the industrial future of Grangemouth, following Petroineos' decision to close the...
Robertson Homes completes trio of site acquisitions
ROBERTSON Homes has completed the acquisition of a new 2.9-acre development site at Shawfair in Dalkeith.
The firm will start of construction of 23 new...
Contract awarded for build of new Dunfermline homes
DUNDAS Estates is to lead the build of 12 new homes in Dunfermline on behalf of Fife Council.
The 'much-needed' new council houses will be...
Fife set for £390 million council house investment
FIFE Council has announced that it is to invest almost £390 million in council housing over the next three years.
The money will improve and...
Railway line between Edinburgh and Newcastle set for £9.2m improvements
A £9.2 million project is to get underway on September 14 to deliver vital improvement works to the railway line between Edinburgh and Newcastle.
The...
Bold new vision unveiled for Edinburgh’s Princes Street and Waverley Valley
PROPOSALS to conserve and revitalise Edinburgh's Princes Street and Waverley Valley have been welcomed by councillors
Designed to improve connectivity between the historic Old and...
JR Group team to scale The Cobbler in charity challenge
TEN members of staff from The JR Group have set themselves the challenge of scaling Ben Arthur in Arrochar, best known as The Cobbler,...
SSE Renewables’ sustainability report highlights green jobs boost
PERTH-headquartered SSE Renewables supported 16,000 green jobs over its last financial year, analysis by PwC has revealed.
The firm currently has 4.5GW of total renewable...
Balfour Beatty joins the Buy Social Pledge to boost Scottish communities
BALFOUR Beatty has become the latest organisation to sign the Buy Social Pledge, a new initiative that sees businesses use their everyday spending to...
Perform Panel publishes EPDs for wet wall laminated range
PANEL manufacturer Perform Panel, part of the Donaldson Group, has published third party accredited environmental product declarations (EPD) for its full range of wet...
Work begins to transform iconic Jenners building in Edinburgh
GRAHAM has started construction work on the historic Jenners building on Edinburgh's Princes Street, to transform the location into a mixed-use space.
The development encompasses...
Scottish house prices rise at fastest rate in two years
HOUSE prices in Scotland rose at the fastest rate since mid-2022 last month, according to the results of the latest Royal Institution of Chartered...
Build of Covid memorial garden underway in Livingston
WORK is underway on the creation of a Covid memorial garden at Almondvale Park in Livingston.
The project is being funded by the Scottish Government...
Transformation of former Falkirk landfill site enters final stage
A former landfill site in Falkirk has entered the final phase of a £2.6 million transformation into a local natural feature aimed at improving the...
Showhome unveiled at Edinburgh net zero housing development
CCG Homes and Rettie have released images of a new showhome on Granton Waterfront, showcasing Edinburgh’s first ever net zero private housing development.
The two-bedroom...
Tile manufacturer shows support for vulnerable children and young people in Kenya
AS part of its Give4Good initiative, a team from roof tile manufacturer, Russell Roof Tiles recently travelled to Kenya to support The Footprints Family.
The...
Contractor launches Glasgow programme to address ‘gender imbalance’ in construction
GRAHAM has launched a dedicated programme to encourage female high school pupils across Glasgow to pursue construction careers.
Promoted to schools with support from Developing...
Work begins on ‘small but complex’ modular housing site in Penicuik
A groundbreaking ceremony has taken place at Windsor Square, Penicuik, to mark the start of construction of 12 energy-efficient cottage flats to be made...
