n TILCON Scotland which undertakes roadway contracts in new developments, has been granted a licence by the manufacturers of a special new anti-skid surface which could improve safety at junctions, pedestrian crossings and roundabouts.

n Fairway Homes is on site in three locations, all offering thoughtfully designed properties. Five houses have been released at their Meadows development off Main Street, Twechar, near Kilsyth. These range from a two-bedroom cottage flat at #45,000 to a three-bedroom detached villa at #77,500. The firm also has developments at Greenacres in Balfron and Brandon Gate, Motherwell.

n Following the success of its Stables development in Paisley, Ossian has been concentrating on the restoration of Barshaw House, a listed mansion built around 1795. The house is being converted into 14 flats, each retaining some of the original features. Prices range from #54,950 to #124,750.

n Savills is the selling agent for two smart developments - one at Drumoig Golf Course, near St Andrews, the other in the grounds of Airth Castle, between Stirling and Falkirk.

A PRESTIGIOUS #4m contract to build 48 new flats and houses for the Homes for the Future project on Glasgow Green, has been awarded to Glasgow contractor John Dickie Construction Limited.

The company's plan (as seen in the drawing above) is to provide a mix of innovative house types for rent and sale includes energy-efficient ''solar apartments'' as well as ''life/work apartments'' featuring office space for the increasing number of people who work from home.

The working from home trend is one that has been noted by other companies including Barratt and Wimpey who say that the smallest single bedroom in their properties - once used as a nursery/guestroom/junk room - is increasingly doing service these days as the computer room and office.

The trouble is, where do you put the displaced baby/guest/junk?

The answer seems to be: in a bigger house with another extra bedroom. That, at least, is how a Beazer Homes client solved the problem recently.

Elaine Bryden and her family had reserved a three-bedroom property at Beazer's Annick Meadow development in Irvine. But when Elaine, who works from home, revealed that her family were fed up living among her files and folders, the sales negotiator helped the Brydens work out an affordable shift up to a four-bedroom property with one bedroom being set aside as Elaine's office - much to everyone's delight.