Scottish Construction Now
2024年8月1日 · Still trading and independent after more than 80 years in business, Cruden Group has bucked a trend for many SMEs. Fraser Lynes, managing director of Cruden Homes, speaks to Colin Cardwell about how the company is still adapting to meet today's challenges.
Crest Nicholson to move away from affordable housing to …
2024年11月21日 · Surrey-based Crest Nicholson built 1,873 homes in the year ended October 31, of which 45% were affordable – just under the UK Government’s target of 50%.
Glenfinnan rail line to benefit from £500,000 fencing investment
2024年11月21日 · The fencing that will be installed will not only secure the railway but will also be sympathetic to the scenic nature of the local area. Tree and vegetation management around the existing boundary fence will be needed ahead of the renewal and this will also improve the public’s view of the viaduct.
New 63-home Edinburgh development inches closer
2024年11月19日 · The proposed project by Dundas Estates will see the transformation of a 0.7-hectare brownfield site on Gorgie Road into a residential community, delivering 63 homes, including 22 affordable homes split between social rent and mid-market rent.
Winners crowned at NFRC Scottish Roofing Awards 2024
2024年10月28日 · The Scottish Roofing Awards 2024 was held last week to celebrate the high-quality work of NFRC members across the Scottish region. The luncheon was held at The Grand Central Hotel, Glasgow. Celebrity host Tam Cowan entertained the audience before presenting the awards covering all roofing discipline
Green light for first phase of £1.3bn Granton regeneration
2024年11月20日 · Fraser Lynes, managing director of Cruden Homes, said: “This development represents a significant leap toward meeting Scotland’s growing demand for high-quality, energy-efficient housing of all tenures, and the planning outcome marks a major milestone for the project.
Six UK engineering firms join forces to launch reuse collective
2024年12月9日 · Six major UK engineering firms have launched The Engineers Reuse Collective (tERC), a not-for-profit group committed to accelerating reuse in the built environment to support the transition of the UK’s construction industry to net zero carbon. The first of its kind, the group convened due to g
Views sought on building safety levy proposals
2024年9月23日 · Views are being sought on the proposed Scottish Building Safety Levy, which will be introduced under powers due to be devolved by the UK Government later this year. The consultation will open on 23 September and run for eight weeks, closing on 18 November. The levy would apply to the construction of new residential buildings, mirroring measures being introduced in England through the UK ...
Housebuilders praise ‘pioneering’ precast beam system
2024年12月10日 · A precast beam system developed by Akela Ground Engineering has been signed out for achieving significant efficiencies and helping to increase the number of homes built on sites across Scotland. Launched in February 2024, ABeam is a precast concrete beam system which uses a specially designed ...
Advance Construction pledges to rebuild ‘unlawfully demolished’ …
2024年10月22日 · A listed Georgian country house in Clackmannanshire is to be rebuilt after the building was demolished without permission. Carsebridge House in Alloa, known locally as the Dolls' House, suffered extensive damage including the loss of …