Homes for Scotland has announced there will be no winners of its 2020 Awards this year, but all shortlisted candidates will be revealed to recognise the efforts of successful submissions, kicking off with the Innovation of the Year award. Having closed to entries in February, the independent judging
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Stewart Dalgarno on how offsite construction can play a key role in the safe return to the 'new normal'.
Stewart Milne Homes has appointed Jonathan Fair as managing director of Central Scotland following James Crawford’s decision to retire after 24 years with the business. Mr Fair returns to Stewart Milne Homes after three years as regional managing director Scotland with McCarthy and Stone plc.
Senior site managers at five Stewart Milne Homes developments across the UK have been awarded a national accolade in recognition of their commitment, passion and attention to detail. The NHBC Pride in the Job Quality Award is presented annually to site managers who demonstrate excellent standards on
Staff at housebuilding and timber manufacturer Stewart Milne Group have been able to make the best use of their furlough period with access to a range of digital courses they can complete from the comfort of their own home.
Stewart Milne Homes has submitted plans to deliver around 180 homes in Aberdeen and is in discussions with “several affordable housing providers” to partner on the development. The developer’s vision is for 177 new homes, dedicated car parking, open space and associated infrastruct
The recipient of the Stewart Milne Group Access Scholarship at Robert Gordon University has spoken of its “significant” benefits. Stephen Collins, now in his second year of the BSc Construction Management course at RGU’s Scott Sutherland School of Architecture and the Built Environ
Stewart Milne Group, one of the UK’s leading independent home builders and timber systems manufacturers has been awarded the 2020 Gold Award for customer satisfaction across all its UK divisions. An independent customer survey found that 92% of those who have purchased from Stewart Milne Homes
Preconceptions of women in construction are changing. Building sites and factory workshops are no longer considered female-free zones and the industry nationwide is working to recruit more women into what has been, traditionally, a male-dominated industry. Although the industry has been trying
Stewart Milne Group is celebrating Apprenticeship Week by reporting that apprentices now account for almost 5% of its workforce. The independent home builder and timber systems manufacturer now boasts 39 apprentices across the business’ UK locations.
A masterplan detailing proposals for 350 new homes at Auchendinny has been lodged with Midlothian Council.
Last week saw almost 100 S2 pupils from across the North East travel to Aberdeen Football Club for the final of the Build Your Future school’s construction challenge. S2 pupils from winning team, Banchory Academy, with Michelle Forth from Safety Scotland; Stewart Milne, chairman of Stewart Mil
Councillors have approved plans for the development of 175 homes at Leathan Fields in Portlethen. Stewart Milne Homes will build the new homes, 46 of which will be affordable houses, beside Hillside School.
The Advanced Industrialised Methods for the Construction of Home (AIMCH) has published a research report to help the housebuilding sector better evaluate productivity and respond to future demands.
The Scottish Government has overruled Fife Council and granted permission for 200 homes to be built between Crossford and Cairneyhill.


