The acquisition pipeline at construction investment specialist United Capital has now surpassed £350 million despite the global spread of coronavirus. Last year the firm followed up its acquisition of McGill after it entered administration, with the purchase of Alliance Electrical, an Angus-ba
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Advice and guidance for builders regarding the Help to Buy (Scotland) homebuying scheme has been published by the Scottish Government.
Lochalsh & Skye Housing Association has submitted plans for 24 homes for affordable rent to be built at Campbell’s Farm in Broadford, in the fourth wave of housing for the site.
More than three-quarters of Scotland construction sector has reported a cease to all cash flow stop while 95% have furloughed at least 80% of their staff, a new survey has revealed.
The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) and the Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) are spearheading work to produce site safety guidance for the mechanical and electrical (M&E) sector and is calling for industry feedback.
Artisan Real Estate has been given the green light to demolish a vacant Glasgow office block and deliver a new 16-storey hotel.
Plans have been lodged for a new brewery, home brew school, bar and restaurant in Glasgow’s West End. Inn House Brewery Company has asked Glasgow City Council for permission to open its “brewery and beer experience centre” on Finnieston’s Haugh Road.
Highland Council has paired up with CRGP Architects on plans to convert a former Inverness primary school, latterly in use as a child care centre, into housing.
Plans to convert a listed former Kirkcaldy library and clinic into new flats have been approved by Fife Council.
The City of Edinburgh Council has been establishing new ways of working and adapting its planning service to support communities and businesses throughout the coronavirus pandemic.
Ten council-owned sites across Glasgow are to be sold to housing associations to ensure the delivery of affordable homes continues post lockdown.
A West Yorkshire man has converted his dumper truck into a hot tub after his partner complained about not having a bath.
With more major housebuilders returning to site this week, the industry’s largest trade union has called on the UK Government to include construction workers in its targeted COVID-19 testing of key workers in order to help halt the disease’s spread.
Glasgow-based communications agency Perceptive Communicators has launched support to help its construction industry clients and contacts communicate more effectively during the COVID-19 crisis. The consultancy, which specialises in the construction sector, has established a group on LinkedIn and is
Glasgow’s landmark Lyceum Cinema could be brought back to use as a cinema, concert hall and restaurant under newly lodged plans. Building owner Versatyle Ltd’s application for the vacant B-listed Art Deco building includes a first floor cinema with nearly 500 seats.


