Output in the UK construction sector grew by 2.5% in 2019, compared to 0% growth in 2018, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
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Scotland’s build to rent (BTR) residential sector is expected to deliver many years of growth before reaching maturity, according to the results of Ryden’s latest detailed review of the Scottish commercial property market. While relatively new in Scotland with only two schemes completed
Barrett Steel, the largest steel stockholder in the UK, has confirmed its intentions to purchase a number of British Steel distribution centres and offices, including one in Edinburgh.
MIXED USE and NON-RESIDENTIAL Applicant: Kirkwood Homes Limited
Transport Scotland has hailed the “significant progress” made in constructing the A77 Maybole Bypass since Michael Matheson, cabinet secretary for transport, infrastructure and connectivity, marked the start of work in May last year.
New affordable homes and a site for new affordable business units are to be developed on Colonsay thanks to funding of £390,000 from the Scottish Land Fund.
Arc-Tech (Scotland) Ltd has been brought on board to help support the construction of a new care home in Troon – the firm’s third project in the care sector in as many years.
Young people and mental health are the focus of Barratt East Scotland’s latest charitable donation round.
The cost to restore the Elizabeth Tower has risen to £50 million more than the original estimate largely due to a litany of blunders.
North View Housing Association has received a £2 million Scottish charitable bond from Allia C&C for the development of more affordable homes in Glasgow. The loan will support the Association’s plan to build 25 new affordable homes on the site of the former Windlaw Lodge nursing
The derelict Killearn Hotel is set to be demolished to allow construction of 16 apartments in a like-for-like replacement under new plans submitted to Stirling Council.
MIXED USE and NON-RESIDENTIAL Applicant: Red Carnation Hotels Ltd
A contractor ‘capacity crunch’ may impact the construction industry’s ability to respond to an upswing in capital spending according to Turner & Townsend, as private sector clients and government reactivate investment plans in the wake of Brexit clarity.
MIXED USE and NON-RESIDENTIAL Applicant: The Co-proprietors
Plans to build and operate a satellite launch site in Shetland have been given a £2 million boost from private equity firm Leonne International.


