Built Environment Networking Blog: Scotland News

Four-storey Health Innovation Hub planned for Glasgow

Kadans Science Partner is looking to develop a disused car park in Govan – with a 6,000sq m 4-storey development taking its place. The scheme – set to be delivered in partnership with the University of Glasgow and Scottish Enterprise – would see the creation of a new precision medicine health innovation hub. The scheme […]

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Glasgow City Council Advances Exciting Development Framework for Greater Pollok, Prepares for UKREiiF Involvement

In the lead-up to its involvement in The UK’s Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF), Glasgow City Council has announced the launch of a public consultation for the Greater Pollok Local Development Framework (LDF). This initiative is part of the council’s commitment to guiding future development in the region, with a focus on areas […]

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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, […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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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Glasgow’s Portcullis House Site to Become New Student Accommodation

Plans to transform the Portcullis House site in Glasgow’s Charing Cross into a student accommodation complex have been approved by Glasgow City Council, pending certain conditions. The development, named The Àrd, will feature two buildings: a 36-storey tower and a 10-storey structure, providing a total of 784 student beds. Designed by Hawkins\Brown Architects and developed […]

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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, […]

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