Views are sought on the Buildings at Risk Register - a tool that seeks to identify and secure a sustainable future for buildings at risk in Scotland. The Buildings at Risk Register (BARR) is maintained by Historic Environment Scotland (HES) and provides information on historic buildings at risk. The
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The shortlist has been announced for the NFRC Scottish Roofing Awards 2023, with 24 projects making the cut across eight roofing and cladding categories. The Awards Luncheon will be held on 27 October 2023 at the Grand Central Hotel, Glasgow.
The Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has invested in a top of the range Tenstar simulator as part of its ongoing mission to upskill the industry and attract young talent to follow a career path in plant. The simulator has been supplied with a motion base for a real-life seat feel and a VR he
Double celebrations have been held at Dynamic Property Services after the firm was crowned ‘Scotland’s Best All Trades Firm’ at the Scottish Home Improvement Awards 2023 for the second year running. The formal black-tie ceremony, which took place on 29th September at Glasgow’
Planning permission has been granted for a new office block at Glasgow’s Pacific Quay after revisions were made to the original design including the addition of an extra floor. Holmes Miller Architects lodged plans on behalf of Expresso Property in November 2019 to regenerate the&nbs
Secondary school pupils in Clackmannanshire are being invited to have a go at designing an outdoor health and wellbeing space for the region’s new Wellbeing Hub and Lochies School project. The creators of the winning designs will earn the opportunity to shadow and learn from the project’
The UK government's potential reduction in stamp duty has sparked calls for similar cuts in Scotland, where the current land and buildings transaction tax (LBTT) imposes higher costs on homebuyers, particularly first-timers and those purchasing properties over £325,000. Estate and letting agen
Highland Council has received more than 50 objections to a proposal by fashion designer Stella McCartney to build a seafront house close to Mallaig. The 52-year-old daughter of Beatles legend Paul McCartney is looking to erect a coastal property at Glenuig at Commando Rock, south of Arisaig.
An extensive consultation with residents and owners in eight Aberdeen city centre multi-storeys has been launched as part of the production of a full options appraisal for the future of the buildings. The consultation, which is online as well as copies available in drop-in sessions, will explore vie
Tenants will begin moving into a landmark £21 million housing development in Govan next month. Govan Housing Association is building its biggest ever development of 92 homes at Water Row with the first tenants set to be in their homes in time for Christmas.
Burns & McDonnell is consolidating its expansion across the UK transmission market having been selected as a preferred bidder by SSEN Transmission to deliver onshore transmission infrastructure across Scotland. SSEN Transmission’s £10 billion framework will be pivotal to helping the
The developer behind plans to demolish a Victorian industrial building in Glasgow to deliver a block of 60 apartments has lost an appeal against a decision to give it listed status. In May last year, A10 Architects submitted an application on behalf of Weiss Development Co. Ltd to knock down the for
Shawfield Stadium in Rutherglen is facing demolition to make way for a mixed-use neighbourhood including residential, hotel and commercial space. Developer Shawfield Regeneration Ltd intends to apply for planning permission in principle for the redevelopment which it said will "breathe new life
Construction is progressing at three new units at Clyde Gateway East in the east end of Glasgow after a Scottish Government minister officially broke ground yesterday. Joe FitzPatrick MSP, minister for local government empowerment and planning, had the honour of the first spade in the ground and hai
Work has officially started on a new housing development in the east of Glasgow. Sanctuary Scotland is bringing 128 high quality homes for social and mid-market rent to Myreside Street in Carntyne. Delivered by developer AS Homes (Scotland), the properties are being built on a 2.48-hectare brownfiel


