The Scottish Government is seeking views on proposals for its new Land Reform Bill which it said will ensure Scotland’s land is used and managed to greater benefit communities and the environment. To be introduced by the end of 2023, the Bill aims to address long-standing concerns ab
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The redevelopment of Bangour Village has taken a major leap forward as Ambassador Group and West Lothian Council have agreed key community benefits as part of the conditions of the site’s approved Planning Permission in Principle.
East Renfrewshire Council has celebrated the completion of new council homes in Barrhead's Balgraystone Road with an official opening event, marking its largest housing development to date.
Building on the significant achievements of its Recovery Plan, industry collaboration body the Construction Leadership Forum (CLF) is now turning its focus towards a comprehensive and durable transformation of the sector for the benefit of all its stakeholders. While continuing close relationships b
July is Talk to Us month and the Lighthouse Construction industry Charity is raising awareness of the importance of talking about wellbeing issues with friends, colleagues and professionals to prevent situations from spiralling to crisis point.
A transformative project aimed at accelerating mobile digital connectivity across Scotland has marked a major milestone with the launch of an online platform showing locations of over 140,000 public sector land, buildings and street furniture assets where mobile network equipment can be installed. T
People are being invited to find out more about an emerging blueprint which aims to create a new era for Bishopbriggs town centre. The Bishopbriggs Public Realm Plan is a key part of East Dunbartonshire Council's £34.88 million Place and Growth Programme - supported by £15.1 million each
Clark Contracts has officially launched a fundraising partnership with SAMH (The Scottish Association for Mental Health) which is the company’s new nominated company charity. The partnership began in 2020, although due to Covid-19 restrictions, fundraising opportunities were limited, and there
Work has started at the South College Street Junction Improvements project which will increase capacity and improve traffic flow on this section of the road network in Aberdeen. The project by WM Donald includes a package of junction improvements and road widening measures and there will also be sha
Real estate developers in the UK should brace for further increases in construction costs that will impact the viability of planned projects, as labour shortages, Brexit red tape and war in Ukraine maintain pressure on prices, Turner & Townsend has warned. The global professional services firm&r
High quality lime has been manufactured for the first time in the UK using hydrogen technology as part of a world-first net zero trial. The trial, led by Tarmac at its Tunstead site near Buxton, was the culmination of a project funded by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (B
Law firm Gillespie Macandrew has announced the appointment of experienced construction lawyer Ross Taylor to its partnership with effect from 5 July 2022. Mr Taylor joins from Wright Johnston & Mackenzie and brings over 20 years’ experience advising developers, contractors and other SMEs o
Moray Council is to submit a bid to the UK Government’s Levelling Up Fund for £18.29m to regenerate the Auction Mart and former Sawmill by Linkwood Road among other projects. The Fund is designed to invest in infrastructure that improves everyday life by supporting town centre and h
The new Edinburgh-based Port of Leith Distillery has completed its latest funding round in record time, raising £2 million for its forthcoming £12m vertical distillery. The distillery raised capital using the reputable crowdfunding platform Seedrs. It reached its £2m crowdfunding g
The number of properties at a proposed North Lanarkshire Council development site in Chapelhall has been revised from 41 to 25. The local authority is working on designs for the development at Gibb Street, with the plans now showing 25 flats on what is currently an area of open space.