Scottish developer Cruden Homes has hailed a “step-change” in its business as it moves to build about 300 new houses in spite of a tough economic backdrop.
Cruden described the plans to build the homes in the west of Scotland in the next two years as ambitious.
Allan Callaghan, managing director of Cruden Homes in the west, said the move represented "an important step-change in our business".
He said: "Despite tough economic conditions in the construction industry, the housing market remains buoyant and at our King’s View and Baron’s Vale developments are prime examples of developments that have seen unprecedented levels of demand for our quality, affordable and energy efficient family homes.
"The continued availability of Help to Buy (Scotland) has also been beneficial to our first time buyers and given them a welcome first step on to the housing ladder.
Above: King's View, Glasgow. Image: Cruden Group
“While the skills shortage remains an industry-wide issue, training and skills development is a key focus at Cruden so it’s fantastic news that we have continued to retain in excess of 90 apprentices on our books.
"This will provide a pipeline of skilled and talented employees to help deliver our exciting new build plan.”
The firm is described as one of Scotland’s largest independently owned and longest established construction and residential development businesses.
Formed in 1943, its current building plans include the launch of the third phase of sales at its popular Baron’s Vale development in the East End of Glasgow and the King’s View development in South Side of the city.
Laburnum Lea in Uddingston bringing 64 new homes and Cathkin View in Castlemilk, comprising 98 new homes, will begin in early Autumn.
Later this year work will begin at Garscadden View, a community of 49 new homes on the site of the former Drumchapel Hospital in Glasgow.
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