Construction
New centre launched to decarbonise Scotland’s urban buildings
Published 1 month ago
A major initiative to lower carbon emissions generated by Scotland's most densely populated urban buildings was officially launched last week at a sold-out event hosted at the Edinburgh Futures Institute.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Report highlights £100bn potential of ‘transformational’ projects in the Highlands and Islands
Published 1 month ago
The scale of transformational opportunity facing the Highlands and Islands economy has been quantified for the first time in a new report.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Green light for 700-bed St Andrews student accommodation
Published 1 month ago
Scotsman Developments Ltd has been granted planning permission to create 703 more student bedrooms at the former Madras College in St Andrews.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Scottish Government admits to further delays on major infrastructure projects
Published 1 month ago
A pipeline of major national infrastructure projects cannot be delivered in full within the timeframe set out in 2021, the Scottish Government has admitted.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Scottish Futures Trust to help create thriving Scotland through sustainable infrastructure
Published 1 month ago
A corporate plan that sets out how the Scottish Futures Trust will drive best practice in infrastructure strategy, investment, delivery and management until 2030 has been published today.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Brick made from waste achieves industry certification
Published 1 month ago
A brick produced from recycled construction and demolition waste has achieved certification from the construction certification body, the British Board of Agrément (BBA).
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Morris & Spottiswood saves trip around the world with modular office fit-out
Published 1 month ago
An office fit-out project by Morris & Spottiswood that incorporates modular construction and circular economy approaches has delivered embodied carbon savings equivalent to driving 45,255km, enough to circumnavigate the globe, in a large diesel car.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Caledonia starts work on Bellsmyre regeneration project
Published 1 month ago
Construction has officially begun on the first phase of the Bellsmyre Regeneration project in West Dunbartonshire, marking a significant milestone in revitalising the area.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Muir Group mourns loss of director Ronnie Muir
Published 1 month ago
The Muir Group is deeply saddened to announce the passing of director Ronnie Muir, a cherished member of the Muir family and the company.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Property experts call for urgent action to attract investment to Scotland
Published 1 month ago
The leader of Glasgow City Council, Councillor Susan Aitken, will join a panel of property experts today calling for urgent action to attract investment to Scotland.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
New Fife College campus delivers on carbon targets
Published 1 month ago
Fife College's new Dunfermline City Campus is setting a precedent in sustainable construction, having successfully passed independent verification of its embodied and whole-life carbon assessments for its three new buildings.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Scottish Home Awards unveils 2025 finalists
Published 1 month ago
The Scottish Home Awards, sponsored by Ross & Liddell, has revealed the finalists for its 18th annual celebration of excellence in Scottish housing.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Social housing pilot aims to change the future of house-building in Scotland
Published 1 month ago
An innovative research project being carried out by Wheatley Group could transform the way social housing is built in the future and reduce energy bills.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Just Transition Fund reopens for applications
Published 1 month ago
Communities across the North East and Moray will benefit from over £8 million of funding to create jobs in low carbon industries and enhance green and net zero skills.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
McAleer & Rushe appointed to 591-bed student development in Glasgow
Published 1 month ago
Design and build contractor McAleer & Rushe has been appointed to deliver a new 591-bed purpose-built student accommodation project on India Street in Glasgow after Vita Group secured a £100 million funding deal with Eldridge Real Estate Credit.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
New centre launched to decarbonise Scotland’s urban buildings
Published 1 month ago
A major initiative to lower carbon emissions generated by Scotland's most densely populated urban buildings was officially launched last week at a sold-out event hosted at the Edinburgh Futures Institute.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Report highlights £100bn potential of ‘transformational’ projects in the Highlands and Islands
Published 1 month ago
The scale of transformational opportunity facing the Highlands and Islands economy has been quantified for the first time in a new report.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Green light for 700-bed St Andrews student accommodation
Published 1 month ago
Scotsman Developments Ltd has been granted planning permission to create 703 more student bedrooms at the former Madras College in St Andrews.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Scottish Government admits to further delays on major infrastructure projects
Published 1 month ago
A pipeline of major national infrastructure projects cannot be delivered in full within the timeframe set out in 2021, the Scottish Government has admitted.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Scottish Futures Trust to help create thriving Scotland through sustainable infrastructure
Published 1 month ago
A corporate plan that sets out how the Scottish Futures Trust will drive best practice in infrastructure strategy, investment, delivery and management until 2030 has been published today.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Brick made from waste achieves industry certification
Published 1 month ago
A brick produced from recycled construction and demolition waste has achieved certification from the construction certification body, the British Board of Agrément (BBA).
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Morris & Spottiswood saves trip around the world with modular office fit-out
Published 1 month ago
An office fit-out project by Morris & Spottiswood that incorporates modular construction and circular economy approaches has delivered embodied carbon savings equivalent to driving 45,255km, enough to circumnavigate the globe, in a large diesel car.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Caledonia starts work on Bellsmyre regeneration project
Published 1 month ago
Construction has officially begun on the first phase of the Bellsmyre Regeneration project in West Dunbartonshire, marking a significant milestone in revitalising the area.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Muir Group mourns loss of director Ronnie Muir
Published 1 month ago
The Muir Group is deeply saddened to announce the passing of director Ronnie Muir, a cherished member of the Muir family and the company.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Property experts call for urgent action to attract investment to Scotland
Published 1 month ago
The leader of Glasgow City Council, Councillor Susan Aitken, will join a panel of property experts today calling for urgent action to attract investment to Scotland.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
New Fife College campus delivers on carbon targets
Published 1 month ago
Fife College's new Dunfermline City Campus is setting a precedent in sustainable construction, having successfully passed independent verification of its embodied and whole-life carbon assessments for its three new buildings.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Scottish Home Awards unveils 2025 finalists
Published 1 month ago
The Scottish Home Awards, sponsored by Ross & Liddell, has revealed the finalists for its 18th annual celebration of excellence in Scottish housing.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Social housing pilot aims to change the future of house-building in Scotland
Published 1 month ago
An innovative research project being carried out by Wheatley Group could transform the way social housing is built in the future and reduce energy bills.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Just Transition Fund reopens for applications
Published 1 month ago
Communities across the North East and Moray will benefit from over £8 million of funding to create jobs in low carbon industries and enhance green and net zero skills.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
McAleer & Rushe appointed to 591-bed student development in Glasgow
Published 1 month ago
Design and build contractor McAleer & Rushe has been appointed to deliver a new 591-bed purpose-built student accommodation project on India Street in Glasgow after Vita Group secured a £100 million funding deal with Eldridge Real Estate Credit.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →