Scottish Government ‘shames’ Westminster on energy efficiency
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) claims the Scottish Government has 'shamed' their London counterparts by prioritising the energy efficiency of existing buildings.
Following the Scottish Government’s...
Hub programme goes from strength to strength
The value of projects under construction delivered through the Scotland-wide hub programme has leapt 78% in the past six months.
Latest figures by the Scottish Futures...
Scottish Water secures a global first
SCOTTISH Water has achieved a world first with a top procurement award.
As well as becoming the first company in Scotland to attain Platinum accreditation status, they are...
New Milngavie store worth the Wait
Property investment and development firm, Town Centre Securities (TCS) has completed the new build Waitrose store in Milngavie.
The project has been completed in partnership...
Argyll and Bute residents get their say on environment strategy
Argyll and Bute residents have the opportunity to comment on the local authority’s newly proposed historic environment strategy from now until Monday 14th September.
The region boasts...
Construction output dips but new orders point to future growth
The latest construction output from the ONS indicates that overall activity in the industry fell 0.8% in April compared to March. New construction work...
Glen Gloy repairs complete on A82
A vital improvement scheme on the A82 at Glen Gloy has been completed, restoring two way traffic to the popular route.
The million pounds improvement contract,...
Work begins on prestigious Edinburgh school dining hall extension
Work has started to double the capacity of the Junior School dining hall at the prestigious George Watson’s College in Edinburgh.
The aim of the...
Scottish Government outlines low carbon heat plans
THE Scottish Government has revealed its strategy to cut carbon in the nation's heat system.
The Heat Policy Statement (HPS) sets out its approach to working towards decarbonising...
Barton Willmore appoints new planning director
PLANNING and design consultancy Barton Willmore has named Colin Lavety as planning director in Scotland.
Joining from TNEI Services Ltd in Glasgow (part of the Petrofac Group), Colin...
Work begins on Glasgow West End flats
CCG has started the construction of 18 new build residential flats in Glasgow’s West End.
This will be the company’s third development in the area in...
Atmos expands Inverness team
Atmos Consulting has continued its expansion in the north of Scotland with the addition to three new team members.
This comes less than six...
RIAS bestows youngest ever Fellowship
A Scottish architect has become the youngest ever inductee to the RIAS Fellowship.
Michael Dougall (32), currently President of the Glasgow Institute of Architects (GIA),...
Knight Property Group completes CityView site
Aberdeen-based Knight Property Group has confirmed the completion of its £40 million development at CityView Business Park, with the unveiling of the fourth, and final pavilion.
Work...
Celtic to introduce “safe standing” area at Parkhead
CELTIC football club has announced they will introduce "safe standing" in the form of rail seating, potentially in time for the 2016/17 season.
The area is...
Sustainability at heart of new school
THE official hand over of Lairdsland Primary School has taken place to celebrate the completion of the sustainably-built school.
Morgan Sindall Professional Services (MSPS) provided mechanical and...
Scottish Government to improve planning system
Social Justice Secretary Alex Neil says the time is right for further improvements to Scotland's planning system.
10 years since planning reform began with the publication of...
Savills adds to Aberdeen team
Savills Energy has announced that Scott Copland has joined the property advisers’ multi-discipline office in Aberdeen.
A Civil Engineer, Scott has built up a broad range...
Residential concerns expressed in north-east of Scotland
A leading property consultant has expressed concern that residential development in the north-east of Scotland is being held back by regulations faced by house...
Glasgow Thrive for Property event announced
The next Thrive for Property Club meeting takes place on Wednesday 17th June at The Corinthian Club, Glasgow from 12pm – 2pm.
The VIP speakers are Ross Martin,...
