Urban Union

Regeneration specialist Urban Union has been wholly acquired by construction, infrastructure and support services businesses Robertson Group. Established as a 50/50 joint venture in 2011 by Robertson Group and McTaggart Construction, Urban Union was created in response to a substantial Town Centre R

Regeneration firm Urban Union is kick-starting 2020 with the appointment of Calum Bruce as project manager. Based in the firm’s head office in Glasgow, new recruit Calum will be responsible for Urban Union’s construction delivery. Bringing almost 30 years of experience in the constr

A local construction worker has been praised for his contribution to the regeneration journey of all three phases of the Pennywell Living development. Born and bred in Muirhouse, 59-year-old Roy Graham has lived at Pennywell his whole life and has played a vital role in the development of the site f

The £140 million residential-led revitalisation of Glasgow’s Laurieston area is being featured at an exhibition which celebrates the very best of Scottish architecture.

Urban Union has grown its staff base as it prepares for the launch of its fourth site in Scotland later this year. Caroline Wallace and Vivienne Holland are welcomed back to their roles in the commercial department following a period of maternity leave.

Urban Union has made a generous four-figure donation to Scottish charity Cash for Kids. The Urban Union team participated in the Muddy Muckers assault course, taking on 22 obstacles along a 2km track. The team soldiered through muddy terrain to raise funds for Radio Clyde's Cash for Kids. The charit

An affordable housing development in Perth has been named the best in Scotland. Muirton Living, which is being delivered by Urban Union, scooped the Affordable Housing Development of the Year award at this year’s Scottish Home Awards – seeing off competition from across the country.

Hundreds of new homes are closer to becoming a reality after work got under way on the latest phase of regeneration in Pennywell. Set to complete in 2021, Pennywell Phase 3 is part of a wider housing regeneration project in the area being delivered through a partnership with the City of Edinbur

Plans to build more than 600 new homes in one of Glasgow’s key regeneration areas have moved a step closer to becoming reality. A masterplan for the site in Hamiltonhill received planning permission in principle in December. And now, developers behind the £90 million mixed-tenure project

Regeneration company Urban Union has made three new senior appointments, as it continues to launch additional phases at its sites and new developments across Scotland. Sarah Freel joins Urban Union at its head office in Glasgow as business development manager, having previously worked as regional pa

The transformation of one of Glasgow’s key regeneration areas is to continue – after approval was granted for 137 new homes. Developer Urban Union has been given the green light by Glasgow City Council to build the new homes in Pollokshaws.

(from left) Kenny Downs from Urban Union, Glasgow City Council’s Patrick Flynn, Councillor Mhairi Hunter, Fraser Stewart from New Gorbals Housing Association and Neil McKay, Urban Union MD A ceremonial sod cutting has taken place at the Laurieston Living regeneration site in the Gorbals area of Gl

Urban Union submitted plans for Bedford Street in Laurieston Regeneration company Urban Union is gearing up for an ambitious year with plans to build more than 250 homes across Scotland.

Dozens of young people from Glasgow have benefitted from a Skills Day funded by regeneration specialist Urban Union. The company, which is currently delivering the Laurieston Living development in the Gorbals, is committed to supporting young people into careers in the construction industry.