With normal operations restricted by Covid regulations, the Scottish and Northern Ireland Joint Industry Board (SNIJIB) has moved to ensure that most plumbing and heating operatives can still sit their health and safety test. The Board, made up of members of the Scotland and Northern Ireland Plumbin
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Simply UK signalled the start of construction for a £15 million care home and retirement living development in North Berwick with a ground-breaking ceremony last week.
Member body Scottish Renewables has created a new role to strengthen the renewable energy industry’s voice in the transition to a net-zero energy system. Emma Harrick joined as the organisation’s new energy transition and supply chain manager earlier this month and will also support the
BAM Construct UK has introduced new company-wide flexible working policies after becoming the first construction sector firm to complete a pioneering trial across its sites. Four companies have been working with independent consultancy Timewise on the flexible working on-site trials since
Linstone Housing chief executive, Adele Fraser, sends her congratulations to Scottish Housing News on its 20th anniversary this month. “Scottish Housing News remains a vital platform for news for anyone working in housing in Scotland. The daily bulletin is something all of us at Lins
Boortmalt, the international malting company, has announced a £12 million investment to expand its malting facility in Buckie, on the Morayshire coast.
The desert landscape of California’s Coachella Valley will soon be home to the first US neighbourhood comprised entirely of 3D-printed houses.
MIXED USE and NON-RESIDENTIAL Applicant: Glenfarclas Distillery
Continuing the 20th anniversary celebrations at Scottish Housing News is Nicola Barclay, chief executive at Homes for Scotland. “With Homes for Scotland being a cross-sector representative body, the wide perspective Scottish Housing News provides is extremely valuable. Timely, informative
Robertson Construction Northern has revealed its new development for Cairn Housing Association in Elgin is on track for completion in August.
Scottish Borders Council has granted Planning Permission in Principle (PPiP) for a mixed-use redevelopment of a historic auction mart to create a "new town centre" for Newtown St Boswells.
Barratt Homes West Scotland and CALA Homes (West) have achieved planning consent from North Lanarkshire Council to create a high-quality residential development in Stepps which will bolster the local community with essential housing options. The Gateside Farm site, near the M80, will see the constru
An application lodged for 82 houses and a visitor centre next to the 18th century Dunmore Pineapple near Airth will have “a hugely adverse impact on the site” and pose a threat to wildlife, according to the National Trust for Scotland (NTS).
Despite the challenges of the past year, Barratt Developments Scotland has made a substantial contribution of £245 million to the UK economy and supported hundreds of other organisations in the supply chain. In the year ending 30 June 2020, Barratt Developments Scotland has also completed 1,34
Permission has been granted for 58 new homes in Lochgelly after Fife Council approved plans submitted by local developer Easy Living Homes. Council officers have issued approval for the 58 new homes within the Avenues development in a draft paper published this week.


