Construction
£16m Dundee green travel hub edges closer
Published 1 year ago
A development to encourage more sustainable travel and improve connectivity to and from communities north of Dundee city centre is expected to begin next spring after pre-construction work was approved by councillors.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Cala development to connect Millerhill to Edinburgh bypass
Published 1 year ago
A major new community is set to be created within Edinburgh’s city bypass that will provide a boost to the surrounding area’s transport links and connectivity into the city.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
West Coast Estates unveils £6m shopping and charging hub plan near Inverness
Published 1 year ago
Aberdeen-based West Coast Estates (WCE) is behind new plans for a £6 million retail development featuring an electric vehicle (EV) charging station at a site in North Kessock, near Inverness.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Call for critical planning improvements amid 46% drop in major housing applications
Published 1 year ago
Homes for Scotland (HFS) has criticised “shocking” new planning application statistics which revealed a 46% drop in the volume of applications for major housing developments for 2022/23 compared to 2019/20.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Four-strong shortlist unveiled for Scotland’s building of the year
Published 1 year ago
Two exceptional new buildings for Scottish universities and a brace of beautiful rural homes make up the shortlist for the RIAS Andrew Doolan Best Building in Scotland Award.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
More than 250 NHS Scotland buildings may contain dangerous concrete
Published 1 year ago
A potentially dangerous type of concrete could be present in more than 250 NHS buildings in Scotland, it has emerged.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Stirling builder cements future after business refocus
Published 1 year ago
A Stirling-based building firm that nearly closed during the pandemic has increased its turnover by 35% after its managing director enrolled on a Help to Grow: Management Course.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Ministers pave way for North Uist spaceport
Published 1 year ago
A decision by Comhairle nan Eilean Siar to approve plans for a spaceport in the Hebrides will stand after Scottish Ministers decided not to call in the application.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Places for People appoints Bell Group for Scottish upgrade programme
Published 1 year ago
Places for People has appointed Bell Group as part of its new four-year, major works investment programme to upgrade thousands of homes and generate hundreds of employment opportunities across its communities in Scotland.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Ground investigations underway at A83 Rest and Be Thankful
Published 1 year ago
The first phase of ground investigations for the Old Military Road (OMR) improvements to get underway at the A83 Rest and Be Thankful.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Views sought on proposed reforms of Energy Performance Certificates
Published 1 year ago
The Scottish Government has launched a consultation into proposed reforms of domestic and non-domestic Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs).
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Barratt to deliver 270 affordable homes in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Published 1 year ago
Barratt Developments has revealed it is on track to deliver 270 new affordable homes across Edinburgh and the Lothians this year.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
New Gorbals Housing Association progresses plan to demolish two towers
Published 1 year ago
Plans to demolish two Glasgow tower blocks have now been lodged with the local authority.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
J&M Murdoch & Son takes delivery of fully electric skip loader
Published 1 year ago
Construction trade waste management firm J&M Murdoch & Son Ltd has taken delivery of the very first fully electric skip loader in Scotland.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
MP praises Calvay development as ‘fantastic addition’ to Barlanark community
Published 1 year ago
Calvay Housing Association has officially opened a landmark 43-home development in Barlanark in Glasgow’s East End, aiding the community with new homes as demand for social housing across Scotland continues to outstrip supply.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
£16m Dundee green travel hub edges closer
Published 1 year ago
A development to encourage more sustainable travel and improve connectivity to and from communities north of Dundee city centre is expected to begin next spring after pre-construction work was approved by councillors.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Cala development to connect Millerhill to Edinburgh bypass
Published 1 year ago
A major new community is set to be created within Edinburgh’s city bypass that will provide a boost to the surrounding area’s transport links and connectivity into the city.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
West Coast Estates unveils £6m shopping and charging hub plan near Inverness
Published 1 year ago
Aberdeen-based West Coast Estates (WCE) is behind new plans for a £6 million retail development featuring an electric vehicle (EV) charging station at a site in North Kessock, near Inverness.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Call for critical planning improvements amid 46% drop in major housing applications
Published 1 year ago
Homes for Scotland (HFS) has criticised “shocking” new planning application statistics which revealed a 46% drop in the volume of applications for major housing developments for 2022/23 compared to 2019/20.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Four-strong shortlist unveiled for Scotland’s building of the year
Published 1 year ago
Two exceptional new buildings for Scottish universities and a brace of beautiful rural homes make up the shortlist for the RIAS Andrew Doolan Best Building in Scotland Award.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
More than 250 NHS Scotland buildings may contain dangerous concrete
Published 1 year ago
A potentially dangerous type of concrete could be present in more than 250 NHS buildings in Scotland, it has emerged.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Stirling builder cements future after business refocus
Published 1 year ago
A Stirling-based building firm that nearly closed during the pandemic has increased its turnover by 35% after its managing director enrolled on a Help to Grow: Management Course.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Ministers pave way for North Uist spaceport
Published 1 year ago
A decision by Comhairle nan Eilean Siar to approve plans for a spaceport in the Hebrides will stand after Scottish Ministers decided not to call in the application.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Places for People appoints Bell Group for Scottish upgrade programme
Published 1 year ago
Places for People has appointed Bell Group as part of its new four-year, major works investment programme to upgrade thousands of homes and generate hundreds of employment opportunities across its communities in Scotland.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Ground investigations underway at A83 Rest and Be Thankful
Published 1 year ago
The first phase of ground investigations for the Old Military Road (OMR) improvements to get underway at the A83 Rest and Be Thankful.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Views sought on proposed reforms of Energy Performance Certificates
Published 1 year ago
The Scottish Government has launched a consultation into proposed reforms of domestic and non-domestic Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs).
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Barratt to deliver 270 affordable homes in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Published 1 year ago
Barratt Developments has revealed it is on track to deliver 270 new affordable homes across Edinburgh and the Lothians this year.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
New Gorbals Housing Association progresses plan to demolish two towers
Published 1 year ago
Plans to demolish two Glasgow tower blocks have now been lodged with the local authority.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
J&M Murdoch & Son takes delivery of fully electric skip loader
Published 1 year ago
Construction trade waste management firm J&M Murdoch & Son Ltd has taken delivery of the very first fully electric skip loader in Scotland.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
MP praises Calvay development as ‘fantastic addition’ to Barlanark community
Published 1 year ago
Calvay Housing Association has officially opened a landmark 43-home development in Barlanark in Glasgow’s East End, aiding the community with new homes as demand for social housing across Scotland continues to outstrip supply.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →