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On June 3, the Court of Session handed down a landmark judgment in the case of Gladman Developments Limited v Scottish Ministers in which it upheld the use of the ‘tilted balance’ in cases where there is a shortfall in the housing land supply. Burges Salmon’s Scottish planning and

Housebuilder Bellway has predicted that sales activity will be “severely constrained” until the coronavirus restrictions are lifted after reporting a 69% drop in weekly home reservations during lockdown.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has signalled a return to construction work on sites in Scotland as industry moves to the next phase of its restart plan.

Works will be restarting on council house build projects throughout the Highlands and the restoration of two iconic buildings following Scottish Government guidance on returning to construction sites in Scotland, the local authority has confirmed.

Commercial property agent Griffin Webster has announced the appointment of Greg Dykes as a director of the company. Effective from June 1, the appointment has formalised the relationship between Dykes and Griffin, who set up a joint venture two years ago to operate a full-service commercial property

Housebuilder Taylor Wimpey has raised £522 million from investors as it seeks to take advantage of a lockdown-related easing of market competition for development land.

The Scottish Government needs to encourage investment in Later Living and, in turn, provide a boost for the construction industry, says residential property specialist Rodney Whyte.  A significant realignment in practically every part of our society is inevitable as we get to grips with life as

Scottish Water’s commercial subsidiary Scottish Water Horizons has announced a new partnership with water technology firm Xylem Water Solutions that will help developers improve efficiency and reduce their carbon footprint. (from left) John Flannigan – project manager – Xylem; Andr

Construction work has recommenced on the new £15.1 million Renton Campus, West Dunbartonshire Council has confirmed. 

Two prominent derelict buildings in Wick High Street are to be demolished following decades lying empty thanks to assistance from Highland Housing Alliance (HHA). Numbers 30 and 126 (known locally as ‘Dominoes’ and ‘Sloans’ respectively) are to benefit from demolition and sit

Modular homes provider The Wee House Company has followed up the completion of 31 affordable homes for North Ayrshire Council with the launch of a new housing development brand.

Bridge of Allan-based Allan Water Developments, which encompasses housebuilder Allanwater Homes, has celebrated 40 years in business. The firm continues to be involved in commercial developments across Scotland, while its housebuilding division has seven current developments across the central belt.

Moray whisky specialist Gordon and MacPhail (G&M) has given Morrison Construction the green light to start building its new multi-million pound distillery near Grantown.

Four of Taylor Wimpey’s site managers across the east of Scotland are celebrating having been recognised in the 40th year of the NHBC Pride in the Job Awards. (from left) Taylor Wimpey East Scotland’s winning site managers – Graham Spence (Victoria Grange, Monifieth); Eddie McCann

Taylor Wimpey has provided funding to Glasgow homeless charity Lights on G1.