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The Herald Scotland
3 days ago
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
Meet the Finalists for The Herald Property Awards for Scotland 2025
For more than 20 years, this ceremony has been the highlight of the year for developers, estate agents and those involved in transforming Scotland's housing and commercial landscape and during that time The Herald Property Awards have remained the only one of their kind where every single property and development is visited in person by two members of the panel of distinguished judges. This year those site visits took the judges from south west Scotland to the north east and even to the Hebridean island of Coll, as they used expertise accumulated through decades of working within the development sector to assessing design, build quality, integration into the local area and how well each property matched up to the brief of the awards category into which they were entered. The awards comprise of 15 categories in total, including Best Apartment, Best Family Home (small), Best Renovation & Conversion, and Development of the Year. Maltings Road in Dundashill, a new canalside development by igloo, and Western Village, created jointly by The City of Edinburgh Council and CCG (Scotland), are amongst two of the developments that have made it onto the Best Regeneration Project - Residential, sponsored by Prime Property Auctions, while the sensitive upgrading of traditional Georgian townhouses at 19-23 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh by Morgan Architects and the creation of net-zero work and studio spaces at Orwell Farm, Kinross-shire by Studio LBA are two of the impressive finalists in the Best Regeneration Project - Commercial category, sponsored by Big Partnership. Kat Wallace, Director, BIG Partnership, said: "Congratulations to all the finalists in the Best Regeneration Project in the commercial category. This award celebrates the vision, investment and hard work that transform commercial spaces into vibrant assets, and each finalist has demonstrated innovation, a commitment to quality, and a lasting positive impact. Regeneration is about more than buildings – it's about breathing new life into places, creating opportunities, and inspiring growth. We are proud to support this category and to recognise the achievements of projects that set a benchmark for excellence." The standard of submission for Affordable Housing Development of the Year category is reflected in a record 10 finalists, including Bearsden Road, a development of 46 apartments for social and mid-market rent in Anniesland by Partick Housing Association with CCG (Scotland) and Mast Architects, and Charleston, a development of 66 fully-accessible homes and apartments by Campion Homes in Dundee. Stefan Szymoszowskyj, NHBC Director for Scotland, sponsors of the Affordable Housing Development of the Year category, said ''Congratulations to all the finalists at this year's Herald Property Awards. As part of our commitment to driving the development of quality homes, we are proud to sponsor the Affordable Homes category and we look forward to celebrating the achievements of the finalists at the awards ceremony later this year.'' In the Best Family Home (Large) category sponsored by Mira Showers, the finalists are The Gullane at Inchmarlo by Kirkwood Homes Ltd; The Townhouse at St Andrews West by Headon, S1, Studio LBA and The Mitchell Garden Room at Hamilton Heights by Robertson Homes. Chantelle McSharry, Senior Specification Manager for Mira Showers sponsors of this category, said: Congratulations to all the finalists. Your commitment to excellence, innovation, and efficiency in family living sets a benchmark for the industry. We celebrate your dedication to creating homes that are both sustainable and enhancing family life.'' Other property categories include Best Luxury Home, sponsored by Ross + Liddell; Best Show Home , sponsored by Daw Signs; Commercial Project of the Year; Individual New Build & Small Development; Interior Design Project of the Year; Innovation in Sustainable Construction and Design and the Sustainable Community Impact Award, sponsored by Lowther, part of Wheatley Group. James Ward, Managing Director of Lowther, said: 'I'd like to congratulate all the finalists in this year's 'Sustainable Community Impact Award'. 'As the country's largest private-rent property company, we know what it takes to deliver award-winning homes and outstanding services. 'Lowther is proud to be sponsoring this award as it recognises the ongoing efforts to enhance sustainability as well as involving those living in the wider communities.' A spokesperson for DAW Signs said ''We're thrilled to be part of the Property Awards for another year and to celebrate the exceptional creativity and attention to detail showcased in this year's Best Show Home category. Congratulations to all the finalists, your inspiring designs set the standard for excellence and truly bring new homes to life.'' The Awards don't just celebrate bricks and mortar, they also recognise the achievements of professionals working in the sector through the Estate Agency of the Year category, sponsored by Prime Property Auctions and Residential Letting Team of the Year, sponsored by Safe Deposits Scotland and Alan Partidge, Marketing Manager, Safe Deposits Scotland, sponsors of the latter category, said: ''We're delighted to see another fantastic selection of businesses shortlisted for Residential Letting Team of the Year and look forward to celebrating with them at The Herald Property Awards for Scotland. Congratulations to these and the finalists in every category!'' There's still time to secure the best seat in the house, which includes a sparkling drinks reception sponsored by Dwello Property and networking booklet sponsored by Redwood Marketing. To book a table visit here. (Image: NQ)
Glasgow Times
10-06-2025
- Business
- Glasgow Times
Glasgow company CCG named Homebuilder of the Year 2025
CCG, based in Glasgow, won both the Homebuilder of the Year (Affordable Housing Provider) and Affordable Housing Development of the Year (Medium) at the Homes for Scotland Awards 2025. The second award was for the Water Row development in partnership with Govan Housing Group. Read more: Event to explore the history of one of Scotland's largest steelworks CCG has a significant focus on affordable housebuilding, with 1,200 affordable homes currently being constructed across the Central Belt. The company, which employs more than 630 staff members, including 48 apprentices, aims to foster quality, innovation, and social impact in delivering affordable homes. An important component of their strategy is the use of advanced construction methods and low-carbon technologies to address housing needs, combat fuel poverty, and help Scotland achieve net zero. David Wylie, managing director of CCG, said: "Being named Homebuilder of the Year is a tremendous honour and a testament to the dedication and talent of our 630-strong team. "What's particularly heartening is the strength of our culture being embraced across the company - especially by the growing number of younger colleagues, who are already becoming the backbone of our future. "Our people, along with our much-valued clients and delivery partners, have shown incredible resilience through a challenging year for the sector, with public sector budget cuts and inflationary pressures making it increasingly difficult to keep affordable homes affordable. "However, through close collaboration with our clients and early-stage contractor involvement, we've been able to better control costs and mitigate external risks - proving that this model delivers results. 'More clients are placing their trust in CCG to lead projects from the outset, and while we know more must be done to address the housing emergency, we're confident that we're on the right path – powered by the commitment and passion of our people.' The Water Row development, which earned CCG its second award, was completed in May 2024. It features 92 mid-market rental homes and 6 community-focused commercial spaces. Read more: Global firm promotes number of Glasgow staff to partner level The Water Row development (Image: Supplied) The Water Row development (Image: Supplied) Designed by Collective Architecture and constructed with CCG's innovative 'iQ' Timber System, the project is a benchmark for sustainability in urban regeneration, achieving EPC A ratings through a non-gas energy strategy. The project occupies a key site along the River Clyde, adjacent to the Govan-Partick bridge. David said: "Water Row has not only delivered much-needed, energy-efficient housing in Govan but has also helped reconnect communities, support local enterprise and leave a lasting legacy of regeneration. "The award is a reflection of partnership working and CCG's deep commitment to delivering better homes, stronger communities, and a more sustainable future for Scotland."
