Built Environment Networking Blog: Scotland News

Glasgow Housing Association Secures £25 Million for Property Enhancements

Maryhill Housing Association has secured a substantial investment of nearly £25 million to enhance and maintain its current housing stock, with a focus on sustainability measures and advancements towards achieving net-zero objectives. The association manages a diverse portfolio comprising over 3,100 properties in Maryhill and Ruchill, encompassing various housing types such as tenements, retirement housing, […]

Posted by: David Gilbank

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Glasgow Set for Major Student Accommodation Boost with £18.85m Investment

Glasgow’s student accommodation landscape is poised for a significant uplift, thanks to a substantial £18.85m funding secured by Urbanite Living from Paragon Bank. This investment will fuel the development of the Clyde Court project, a state-of-the-art student accommodation facility. Designed by the renowned NW Architects, Clyde Court will stand tall with six storeys, offering 169 […]

Posted by: Mya Driver

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Glasgow Set for Transformation with 600 New Homes in Cowcaddens

Glasgow is on the brink of a major urban renewal project as plans to demolish the vacant Buchanan House at Cowcaddens and replace it with a modern housing complex are recommended for approval. The project, initiated by investment management company Davidson Kempner and real estate firm Global Mutual, proposes the creation of 519 build-to-rent flats […]

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Glasgow shopping centre set for mixed-use transformation including 1,7000 homes

A major Glasgow shopping centre could be transformed into hundreds of new homes and a hotel. Property developer Sovereign Centros has submitted a planning application outlining its masterplan for a radical reimagining of the city’s St Enoch Centre. The developer showcased how the space could be transformed into flexible and modern offices including rooftop restaurant […]

Posted by: Mya Driver

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Glasgow to Build Scotland’s Largest Waste Management Facility by 2026

In a move that underscores Glasgow’s commitment to environmental sustainability, the Glasgow City Council has unveiled plans for a groundbreaking redevelopment of the Easter Queenslie waste depot. This ambitious project aims to transform the site into Scotland’s premier “centre of excellence” for waste management and recycling. The revamped facility, set to be the largest of […]

Posted by: Mya Driver

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Glasgow’s Prime Sites Poised for £5.5m Transformation

Glasgow is gearing up for a significant transformation as five key derelict sites in the city are set to benefit from a £5.5m regeneration fund. This initiative is part of a broader effort to revitalise vacant lands that have remained underutilised for years. Among the sites earmarked for development is the area overlooking Govan Graving […]

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Global Infrastructure lands multi-million pound SSEN Transmission contract for design & construction of storage warehouses in Inverness and Dundee

Leading Civil Engineering contractor in the Energy & Renewables, Utilities, Infrastructure and Transportation sectors – Global Infrastructure (Scotland) Ltd. – has been awarded a multi-million pound contract by SSEN Transmission for the design and construction of two strategic storage facilities in Dundee and Inverness. The pair of 7500m2 warehouses at the Claverhouse East Industrial Estate, […]

Posted by: Mya Driver

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Gorbals District in Glasgow Prepares for Major Transformation

In a significant development, two towering residential blocks in Glasgow’s Gorbals district are slated for demolition due to fire safety concerns. The New Gorbals Housing Association (NGHA) has initiated the process of relocating residents from the 276 flats located at 305 and 341 Caledonia Road. The decision to demolish the buildings was taken following a […]

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Government confirms Scotland carbon capture plans

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has today travelled to Scotlandf to confirm plans for a multi-million pound carbon capture project in Scotland which would create the UK’s fourth cluster for transitioning to a net zero UK. “Project Acorn” is set to strengthen to UK’s energy security strategy – with millions of pounds of funding announced […]

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Green light for Ardrossan Harbour redevelopment agreement

The ongoing project to transform Ardrossan Harbour has reached an important stage. North Ayrshire Council’s Cabinet has approved an agreement which will trigger the beginning of the procurement process for the multi-million pound redevelopment. This agreement with the Ardrossan Harbour Company Limited (AHCL) will enable Peel Ports Group to lead a procurement process to secure […]

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Green light for Ayrshire Eco-Wellness Park

Proposals by The Barony NP (UK) Ltd for the development of an Eco-Wellness Park on the former Barony Colliery, Auchinleck, have moved a step closer, following the granting of planning permission by East Ayrshire Council (images attached courtesy of Boomhaus). Planning permission in principle (PPiP), establishing the principle of development of the site has now […]

Posted by: Mya Driver

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