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Summerhill regeneration moves to planning stage

Published 1 week ago

The regeneration of Summerhill has taken a step forward with a planning application lodged with Dumfries and Galloway Council.

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Final phase of Edinburgh ‘net zero ready’ development begins

Published 1 week ago

The development of 75 affordable, ‘net zero ready’ homes at Granton Station View, led by the City of Edinburgh Council, has reached its final phase now that rigorous testing is underway to validate performance standards.

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Architect John Gilbert authors book documenting history of Scottish tenements

Published 1 week ago

Esteemed architect and Under One Roof co-founder John Gilbert launched his new book, ‘The Tenement Revealed: History, Design and Construction’, at a special event at Historic Environment Scotland’s Engine Shed in Stirling last week.

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Commitment plan launched to boost planning skills and recruitment

Published 1 week ago

A new programme is being launched to attract more people into the planning profession and build their skills.

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CITB launches consensus process for 2026-29 levy proposals

Published 1 week ago

The Construction Industry Training Board has today launched its Consensus process to assess industry support for its Levy Proposals that will help provide training for the construction industry across the next three years. 

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Plans submitted for 26 affordable homes on Arran

Published 1 week ago

A proposal has been submitted for the development of affordable homes on Arran on behalf of Trust Housing Association.

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Robertson strengthens position following mixed trading performance

Published 1 week ago

Robertson Group has reported a 23% increase in revenue today in its financial results to year end 30 June 2024.

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Plans to convert Aberdeen office into 24 specialist flats

Published 1 week ago

A planning application has been submitted to transform a vacant office block on the southern outskirts of Aberdeen into 24 flats, including nine units specifically designed for specialist bariatric care.

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Fall in occupancy signals shift to students for Glasgow office

Published 1 week ago

An office block in Glasgow city centre could be transformed into student accommodation under newly lodged plans.

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Balfour Beatty strengthens UK margins amid £83m building safety charge

Published 2 weeks ago

Balfour Beatty has reported a strong financial performance in 2024, driven by improved margins in its UK construction business and steady growth across key sectors.

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UHI Inverness to develop SSEN-backed Sustainable Construction Centre

Published 2 weeks ago

UHI Inverness is to open a Sustainable Construction Centre backed by SSEN after leasing a prominent commercial unit in the city from Highland property investment and development company Ark Estates.

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Accenture agrees to acquire Soben

Published 2 weeks ago

Glasgow-headquartered construction consultancy services provider Soben is set to be acquired by professional services firm Accenture.

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RSP Consulting Engineers acquired by Drees & Sommer UK

Published 2 weeks ago

UK consulting engineering firm RSP Consulting Engineers LLP has been acquired by Drees & Sommer UK Ltd, it announced today.

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Morris & Spottiswood targets £265m turnover in centenary year

Published 2 weeks ago

Fresh from a series of strategic acquisitions, end-to-end service provider the Morris & Spottiswood Group is set to achieve a projected turnover of £265 million as it celebrates its centenary year.

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Edinburgh concert hall delayed amid change in contractor

Published 2 weeks ago

Work on Edinburgh’s first new concert hall in over 100 years has come to a halt after the project’s managers parted ways with the original construction firm.

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