Buildings should be made to work better for social and economic reasons, not just to meet safety and climate change goals, according to the president of the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA). Speaking at the opening of the Association’s annual conference in London, Claire Curran
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UK housebuilder Bellway has said it expects to complete a third fewer homes this year than last year as a result of falling customer demand amid mortgage affordability constraints. Bellway is targeting to deliver completions of around 7,500 homes in this financial year, down from 10,945 homes in the
Insch-based housebuilder Drumrossie Homes has agreed a player sponsorship deal with Aberdeen Football Club's Hannah Insch. Although originally from Kintore, the 18-year-old striker has lived most of her life in Perth, Australia. She was AFC Women’s first signing of the summer.
Muir Homes has successfully appealed the planning decision for 35 high-quality homes at a vacant brownfield site at Dalgety Bay. The Scottish Government’s reporter accepted the appeal and planning permission will be granted subject to a signed legal agreement with Fife Council to provide the d
Property firm Rettie & Co has facilitated a meeting in London with key Build to Rent (BTR) investors and the Scottish Government today to discuss the Scottish rental housing market and reform proposals, at the request of Minister for Housing Paul McLennan. The minister will be meeting with
Hindscarth Estates has submitted plans to transform Dundee's Telephone House, which is to be vacated by BT next year, into a student accommodation complex featuring a cinema and gym. The proposed development on the corner of West Bell Street and Ward Road will provide 417 student rooms across six fl
Specialist building and project consultancy Brawdia has announced the opening of its first Scottish office in Edinburgh. Iain Pepler has joined as a director to head up the new office on Semple Street and will take the lead on building its Scottish operations.
John Forster, chair and founder of Forster Group, Scotland's largest integrated solar roofing business, discusses the affordability challenge of the emerging era of electrification. Eighty per cent of homes in 2045 will be the homes we live in today and therein lies a dilemma: How do we achieve net
Barratt Homes expects to sell 3,500 fewer houses in its current financial year despite a small rise in demand for its homes in recent weeks. The firm – which is Britain's biggest homebuilder – suffered from a slow summer of home purchases due to a continued rise in mortgage rat
Aberdeenshire-based sustainable technology firm Recycl8 has successfully carried out the first industry pour of its low carbon sustainable R8 Mix concrete made with recycled materials. The pour was carried out in partnership with Breedon Group, marking a significant milestone in the Aberdeenshire-ba
The City of Edinburgh has claimed the top spot of councils in Scotland on climate action, according to Climate Emergency UK. The Council Climate Action Scorecards cover seven sections, ask 91 questions, and were created in consultation with over 90 different organisations and key individuals.
Edinburgh's Atik nightclub, known for featuring in Trainspotting 2 and hosting legendary bands such as Pink Floyd and The Ramones, is set to be transformed into student accommodation. After closing its doors in January, plans have been submitted to The City of Edinburgh Council by Silvermills Estate
A nearly five-century-old brewery has been modernised with a new self-service beer fountain by Polish design studio Projekt Praga. The new taproom in Tenczynek Brewery – about an hour's drive from Kraków – has won plaudits for its modern reimagining of a building dating back to 15
Gilson Gray has appointed Ben Finnie as regional sales manager and Charlotte Caird as property manager in Dundee. Mr Finnie brings a wealth of experience, having spent the past eight years in management roles across the Dundee property market, including at Thorntons. He joins the firm from boutique
Lesley Grant and Kimberley Tochel of BTO Solicitors LLP flag risks for employers following a recent ruling. An employee claiming disability discrimination has been awarded more than £134,000 in compensation. The recent Employment Tribunal judgment in Brosnan v Coalo Limited underscores the ass

