Construction
Barratt to press ahead with £2.5bn Redrow merger without CMA approval
Published 7 months ago
A proposed £2.5 billion merger between UK housebuilders Barratt Developments and Redrow looks set to go ahead despite concerns from the competition regulator.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
KR Group secures third contract with Nofitech
Published 7 months ago
Aberdeenshire-based steel and cladding company KR Group has secured a third contract with Norwegian company, Nofitech, to provide steel and cladding for the final phase of a new Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) at Applecross in the Northwest Highlands.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Week of awareness to highlight challenges faced by SME home builders
Published 7 months ago
The challenges faced by small and medium-sized home builders and the need for urgent regulatory reform to get this crucial part of the Scottish housing market growing again are being spotlighted this week with a range of activities including a special roundtable session with the ministers for housing and public finance.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Trio shortlisted for next A9 Dualling section
Published 8 months ago
Transport secretary Fiona Hyslop has unveiled the shortlist of contractors to be invited to the next stage of the procurement process for the fourth section of the A9 Dualling programme, the Tay Crossing to Ballinluig project.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
New owners commit to build to rent development at Glasgow’s College Street
Published 8 months ago
The new owners of Glasgow’s College Street goods yard site have pressed on with development proposals with the submission of a new planning application.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Green light for North Lanarkshire community hubs
Published 8 months ago
Applications for an extension to Chryston High School and the development of a new St Stephen’s community hub in Sikeside, Coatbridge, have both been approved by North Lanarkshire Council.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Study recommends demolition of Aberdeen’s RAAC properties
Published 8 months ago
A study into the options available to Aberdeen City Council regarding the presence of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete in hundreds of homes in the city has recommended that the buildings should be demolished and replaced.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Robertson completes 433-home Holland Park neighbourhood in Glasgow
Published 8 months ago
Moda, Holland Park, a new-build rental neighbourhood with community and wellbeing at its heart, has reached practical completion and opened its doors to residents in the heart of Glasgow.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Mixed-use development planned at former Ayr sawmills site
Published 8 months ago
Plans have been revealed to develop the former Alexander Sawmills site in Ayr.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
AtkinsRéalis to design East Airdrie Link Road
Published 8 months ago
North Lanarkshire Council has appointed professional services and project management firm AtkinsRéalis to design the East Airdrie Link Road, which will improve north-south transportation links in the region, including access to the new Monklands Replacement Hospital.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Video: Renfrew Bridge closes across river for first time
Published 8 months ago
Testing of the first opening road bridge across the River Clyde has been successfully completed as the Renfrew Bridge moves closer to opening to the public.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Eden Project wants building created entirely from leftover materials
Published 8 months ago
The Eden Project in Dundee is embarking on an innovative construction project that will see one of its main buildings created entirely from leftover construction materials, resulting in a design that remains a mystery until completion.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Balfour Beatty edges up UK construction margins
Published 8 months ago
Profits and turnover at Balfour Beatty are on the rise, according to the firm’s latest set of interim figures.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Bellway pulls out of Crest Nicholson takeover negotiations
Published 8 months ago
Bellway’s plan to buy smaller housebuilder Crest Nicholson for around £720 million is now off despite months of negotiations.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Connect Modular and Cunninghame complete development 18 weeks ahead of schedule
Published 8 months ago
The largest modular low-rise, affordable housing development in Scotland has been completed within budget and 18 weeks ahead of schedule.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Barratt to press ahead with £2.5bn Redrow merger without CMA approval
Published 7 months ago
A proposed £2.5 billion merger between UK housebuilders Barratt Developments and Redrow looks set to go ahead despite concerns from the competition regulator.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
KR Group secures third contract with Nofitech
Published 7 months ago
Aberdeenshire-based steel and cladding company KR Group has secured a third contract with Norwegian company, Nofitech, to provide steel and cladding for the final phase of a new Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) at Applecross in the Northwest Highlands.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Week of awareness to highlight challenges faced by SME home builders
Published 7 months ago
The challenges faced by small and medium-sized home builders and the need for urgent regulatory reform to get this crucial part of the Scottish housing market growing again are being spotlighted this week with a range of activities including a special roundtable session with the ministers for housing and public finance.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Trio shortlisted for next A9 Dualling section
Published 8 months ago
Transport secretary Fiona Hyslop has unveiled the shortlist of contractors to be invited to the next stage of the procurement process for the fourth section of the A9 Dualling programme, the Tay Crossing to Ballinluig project.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
New owners commit to build to rent development at Glasgow’s College Street
Published 8 months ago
The new owners of Glasgow’s College Street goods yard site have pressed on with development proposals with the submission of a new planning application.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Green light for North Lanarkshire community hubs
Published 8 months ago
Applications for an extension to Chryston High School and the development of a new St Stephen’s community hub in Sikeside, Coatbridge, have both been approved by North Lanarkshire Council.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Study recommends demolition of Aberdeen’s RAAC properties
Published 8 months ago
A study into the options available to Aberdeen City Council regarding the presence of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete in hundreds of homes in the city has recommended that the buildings should be demolished and replaced.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Robertson completes 433-home Holland Park neighbourhood in Glasgow
Published 8 months ago
Moda, Holland Park, a new-build rental neighbourhood with community and wellbeing at its heart, has reached practical completion and opened its doors to residents in the heart of Glasgow.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Mixed-use development planned at former Ayr sawmills site
Published 8 months ago
Plans have been revealed to develop the former Alexander Sawmills site in Ayr.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
AtkinsRéalis to design East Airdrie Link Road
Published 8 months ago
North Lanarkshire Council has appointed professional services and project management firm AtkinsRéalis to design the East Airdrie Link Road, which will improve north-south transportation links in the region, including access to the new Monklands Replacement Hospital.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Video: Renfrew Bridge closes across river for first time
Published 8 months ago
Testing of the first opening road bridge across the River Clyde has been successfully completed as the Renfrew Bridge moves closer to opening to the public.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Eden Project wants building created entirely from leftover materials
Published 8 months ago
The Eden Project in Dundee is embarking on an innovative construction project that will see one of its main buildings created entirely from leftover construction materials, resulting in a design that remains a mystery until completion.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Balfour Beatty edges up UK construction margins
Published 8 months ago
Profits and turnover at Balfour Beatty are on the rise, according to the firm’s latest set of interim figures.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Bellway pulls out of Crest Nicholson takeover negotiations
Published 8 months ago
Bellway’s plan to buy smaller housebuilder Crest Nicholson for around £720 million is now off despite months of negotiations.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Connect Modular and Cunninghame complete development 18 weeks ahead of schedule
Published 8 months ago
The largest modular low-rise, affordable housing development in Scotland has been completed within budget and 18 weeks ahead of schedule.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →