Subscribe to our Construction Newsfeed
Scotland Construction Directory
Search our 13,932 companies....

Construction News

18/09/2024

Work Begins On Housing Development In Bishopton

Taylor Wimpey West Scotland has begun construction work on a new development of 233 new homes, including 20 affordable properties in Bishopton.

Work starting on this latest development off Craigton Drive in Dargavel Village extends the housebuilder's continued and significant investment in the local area and its commitment to playing a key role in delivering the master plan vision for Dargavel Village. This already includes the provision of a new primary school, a new village square, a retail and leisure hub, a new junction off the M8 motorway, and a park/ride to support Bishopton train station.

In addition to the associated infrastructure needed for a development of this nature, the design within this part of the masterplan includes a central open space with an informal play area, and pockets of green space throughout. New pedestrian and cyclist priority routes will also provide access to the wider development and along and over the Cordite Burn.

-- Advertisement --
NorthernAsbestosServicesLtd

Martin Findlay, Technical Director for Taylor Wimpey West Scotland added: "We are pleased to confirm that construction work is underway to allow us to deliver our next development of new homes off Craigton Drive within Dargavel Village, Bishopton. This continues our support of this major regeneration project in the west of Scotland that is transforming the local area into a thriving new community.

"As well as an impressive range of new homes, our development will continue to contribute to a range of economic benefits for the local Renfrewshire area, including jobs, as well as the attraction of new customers to local businesses, and we look forward to positive discussions with the local authority in order to progress matters.

"We believe that Dargavel View will complement our other successful developments at Dargavel Village. We also hope to be able to provide a continuous build programme from our existing development, which continues to be a popular choice with a wide range of buyers."

Latest Construction News

20/10/2026
Scotland's leading public sector framework provider has opened bidding for a £900 million Refurbishment and Modernisation programme aimed at delivering urgent and planned works across housing and public buildings. The Scottish Procurement Alliance's Refurbishment and Modernisation framework (RM4S)
Read More
20/10/2026
A £1 million grant programme has been launched to help owners return vacant listed buildings across Glasgow to productive use. The Heritage Building Viability Grant Scheme, funded by Glasgow City Council and administered by Glasgow City Heritage Trust, is designed to bring floorspace in some of the
Read More
20/10/2026
Road resurfacing on the A702 at West Linton will take place over six nights from Monday 9 to Friday 13 November, and on Monday 16 November 2026, requiring overnight closures. Transport Scotland's operating company, BEAR Scotland, will deliver the scheme. For safety, the A702 will be closed each ni
Read More
20/10/2026
SP Energy Networks chief executive Nicola Connelly has welcomed the launch of a new industry plan setting out how the biggest grid upgrade in living memory will boost employment and economic growth across the UK. The Electricity Networks Sector Growth Plan – led by the Energy Networks Association (
Read More
20/10/2026
An £8 million scheme is under way to enhance accessibility for passengers at Dalwhinnie and improve performance on the Highland Main Line. The project will install a new crossover so trains can switch between tracks, enabling northbound services to use Platform 1 when step-free access is required.
Read More
20/10/2026
The Scottish Government intends to award Wills Bros Civil Engineering Ltd the contract to dual the A9 between Pitlochry and Killiecrankie, Economy, Tourism and Transport Secretary Stephen Flynn has announced. The move represents the final stage of procurement for the fifth A9 Dualling scheme to rea
Read More
20/10/2026
Residents in Clackmannanshire are already benefiting from a new electric nine-seater minibus provided by Robertson Construction Central East, part of the contractor's social value commitments linked to the Wellbeing Village and Lochies School development in Alloa. During construction, the vehicle i
Read More
20/10/2026
A major new study will examine how climate change could trigger cascading disruption across Scotland's critical infrastructure, giving organisations a clearer view of risks to the services people rely on daily. Commissioned by the Climate Ready Infrastructure Scotland Forum (CRIS) — a partnership o
Read More
20/10/2026
Clark Contracts has secured a place on Pagabo's Major Works Framework, enhancing its ability to support public sector bodies in delivering major construction and refurbishment schemes. The framework, expected to be worth up to £5bn over four years, follows the creation of a 10-year strategic delive
Read More
20/10/2026
North Ayrshire Council has carried out its annual winter dry run this month as it gets ready for the colder months. Roads staff took part in the exercise as part of preparations to keep roads, footways and communities safe and accessible during severe weather. It follows a meeting of Cabinet at wh
Read More
SEEIT3DFP McCann LtdContainexSEEIT3DHutton Stone Co LtdPinecrest Floors LTDACCON UK LtdContainer Hire Services LtdA.G.S Steel Erectors LtdExcavator Parts Direct