HFD Property Acts Quickly to Re-Design Major Office Project for Post Covid-19 Landscape Jun 23, 2020 Property developer HFD Property Group has adapted their plans for a major office development in Glasgow – to address the changes Covid-19 is set to have on the workplace. The firm – who’re speaking on our Future of Workplaces Webinar – is bringing forward 177 Bothwell Street which could hold as many as 3,500 staff […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Scottish Land Commission Publishes Paper Calling For Reform Jun 15, 2020 The Scottish Land Commission – the organisation driving a programme of land reform spanning both urban and rural land – has published a new paper requesting fundamental changes to land for housing and development model. [emaillocker id=”71749″] According to the organisation the current private development model wont help to achieve the target of new homes […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
University Submits Ambitious Transformation Plans May 25, 2020 The University of Strathclyde has submitted plans to transform areas of their campus in Glasgow – with a ‘pedestrian-first’ at heart – which forms part of their £1bn masterplan. The plans will see the University overhaul Rottenrow Gardens which they purposes in 2011 and surrounding streets. The University aims to create a vibrant and inclusive […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Innovative Solution To Aid Conservation Sector & Heritage Buildings May 24, 2020 A new technology has been launched which will help care for Scotland’s traditional buildings – helping to manage, maintain and repair historic buildings. Developed by Historic Environment Scotland (who’re speaking on our upcoming webinar), University of Edinburgh and Heriot-Watt University the software will allow surveys and fabric inspections of traditional buildings to be carried out […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Scotland Housing Plan Could Provide Huge Economic Boost May 2, 2020 Plans to develop more than 600 new homes in Paisley could provide an economic boost of almost £20m per annum if the scheme is given the go-ahead. A report looking into the proposals put forward by three leading housebuilders shows that the plans could boost the economy by £18m per annum whilst also providing £1.9m […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Heritage Mill to be Converted to Affordable Homes Apr 27, 2020 Hillcrest Homes has recently announced plans to regenerate a former mill in Montrose into affordable homes – and Angus Council has given the green light for the plans to go ahead. [emaillocker id=”71749″] The firm – who’re speaking at our Scotland’s Housing & BTR Webinar – will transform the B-listed mill which has remained derelict […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
BTR Scheme Gains Funding – Part of £215m Urban Village Apr 18, 2020 Funding has been secured for the final phase of the £215m Springside development in Edinburgh – a 476 build to rent (BTR) scheme. Delivered by MODA Living – with Robertson Group as the main contractor – the scheme will form part of the residential offering on the site, with retail and leisure space a key […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Scottish Housebuilding Market Announces Major Increase Mar 14, 2020 Scotland has seen a 24% increase in new-build homes over the past quarter – a major increase led primarily by the private sector. The increase is the highest increase in 12 years, and Scotland’s Chief Statistician and Data Officer Roger Halliday shared details for the final quarter of 2019: [emaillocker id=”71749″] Work on 24,873 new […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
University of Glasgow Seek Technology Partner For £1bn Smart Expansion Mar 10, 2020 The University of Glasgow is looking to incorporate smart technology into their massive £1bn estate expansion plans. Michael Burns, Development Manager for the project, said: “This is a major piece of investment for the city. It’s the biggest project we’ve ever done and it’s the biggest project in the Glasgow City Region. We have a […] Posted by: John Clark Read more
The North of Glasgow Targeted for Redevelopment Jan 29, 2020 “The North of Glasgow’s time has come”- were the words of Councillor Susan Aitken, the Leader of Glasgow City Council, addressing delegates at our Glasgow Development Plans Event. Glasgow City Council, supported by the £1.1bn Glasgow City Region Deal, are undertaking major community regeneration projects across the city, with the North of Glasgow being a […] Posted by: John Clark Read more
