Councillors have approved plans for a £1 billion new community of 3000 new homes to the north of Perth. Covering an area of 333 hectares at Bertha Park, the proposed new community will include 25ha of land allocated for employment such as business parks, two new primary schools and secondary school
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Developers behind plans for a mixed-use development on a vacant site in the Grassmarket area of Edinburgh have updated their initial proposals to take account of feedback from the local community, the planning authority and statutory consultees, as well as current market conditions. A planning appli
Cllr Paul Godzik and Lord Provost Donald Wilson are joined on the basketball court by Kirkliston Primary School P7 pupils Murren Coulter, Nicola Kerr, Mark Proudfoot and Ross Stuart at yesterday’s opening A new gym, dining hall and 3G sports pitch at Kirkliston Primary School were officially opene
Graeme Reay The Bancon Group has announced the appointment of experienced planning and development professional Graeme Reay as the land and commercial director for its homes business.
Kingdom Housing Association has finalised the land purchase for its site at Pitscottie Road, Cupar and obtained full planning approval for a £6.5 million project that will provide 49 new homes for affordable rent to meet a range of housing needs. The development will include: 16 one and two bedroom
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has launched a survey to gauge the industry’s opinions of architects. Launched at Grand Designs Live in London earlier this month, the survey is open to all clients of architects whether they are a private homeowner, contractor, or a commercial clie
Architecture students at Robert Gordon University (RGU) are preparing to present their work to a panel of internationally respected practitioners this week. The annual Big Crit will see students from all stages of RGU’s MA Architecture course present a range of projects to a panel of experts inclu
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) is the latest organisation to join the National Home Improvement Council (NHIC) and add its voice to shape the direction of the membership organisation in the home renovation sector. Eddie Tuttle, CIOB principal policy and public affairs manager, will sit o
Morrison Construction has been appointed to build the first phase of a multi-million pound sports centre in Moray. The project will be built opposite to Linkwood Distillery in Elgin.
Tracey Lee regional operations director at Miller Homes with Martin Leach managing director of Wates Developments Housebuilders Miller Homes and Wates Developments have joined forces to form a new joint venture which will increase business opportunities for both organisations.
Stewart & Shields Ltd has become the latest contractor to be appointed to a framework agreement for eight housing associations based in Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire. The I-FLAIR consortium includes Arklet HA, Barrhead HA, Bridgewater HA, Cloch HA, Linstone HA, Oak Tree HA, Pais
The Engine Shed in Stirlng is a project which has benefitted from Historic Environment Scotland funding Scotland’s towns, city centres and places of historic interest are set to benefit from a £10 million funding boost from Historic Environment Scotland.
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First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has outlined a comprehensive programme for the Scottish Government including action to deliver 50,000 affordable homes over the parliament. In a speech to MSPs at Holyrood yesterday, Ms Sturgeon said the next five years represent a “precious opportunity” to improve
A Springfield Properties development in Braemar has been named 2016’s Small Development of the Year at the Homes for Scotland awards. With 25 three and four bedroom homes set in the heart of the Cairngorm National Park, the Middleton of Canmore development impressed the judges on their visit to th


