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700-home Meadowbank development approved by City of Edinburgh Council

Published 5 months ago

The City of Edinburgh Council’s plans to deliver more than 700 new homes in the area surrounding the Meadowbank Sports Centre have been given the green light.

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Scottish Building Federation and National Federation of Builders to merge

Published 5 months ago

Two of the UK’s leading and longest-running construction trade associations have today announced that they plan to become ‘one organisation’ in the future.

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Dundee set to approve Eden Project next week

Published 5 months ago

The Eden Project’s plans for a £130 million development in Dundee are set to be given the green light next week.

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Views sought on student accommodation plan for Glasgow’s Bath Street

Published 5 months ago

A developer has launched a public consultation into plans to replace redundant Glasgow city centre offices with student flats.

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OCU Group acquires Scottish civil engineering firm RJ McLeod

Published 5 months ago

UK energy and utility contractor OCU Group has acquired Scottish civil engineering firm RJ McLeod (Contractors) Limited for an undisclosed sum.

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Building consultancy Rybka acquired by BRUSH

Published 5 months ago

UK energy engineering solutions provider BRUSH Group has acquired Scottish mechanical and electrical building services and sustainability consultancy Rybka.

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Lar’s financial model ‘a blueprint’ for tackling housing crisis

Published 5 months ago

A financial model implemented by Lar Housing Trust is a proven blueprint to help tackle Scotland’s current housing crisis, the charity has said.

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RICS unveils most inspirational built projects in Scotland

Published 5 months ago

Some of the most impressive building projects in Scotland from the last year were recognised at the RICS Awards 2024 last night.

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Campaigners petition MSPs to introduce legal protection for listed buildings

Published 5 months ago

The ongoing demolition of the category B-listed Ayr Station Hotel has sparked calls for the Scottish Parliament to host a national debate to bolster safeguards for threatened listed buildings.

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Details unveiled to regenerate Glasgow’s Meat Market sheds

Published 5 months ago

A sports hub, an enterprise centre and an upcycling centre are part of a mixed-use plan that could breathe new life into the historic Meat Market sheds in Glasgow’s East End.

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Mabbett completes acquisition of Midlands-based consultancy

Published 5 months ago

Glasgow-headquartered planning, design, environment, engineering and safety consultancy Mabbett & Associates has continued its strategic growth journey with the acquisition of environmental, ecological, heritage and landscape consultancy Crestwood Environmental.

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Leith’s A-Listed Victoria Swing Bridge reopens following refurbishment by Forth Ports

Published 5 months ago

The Category A-listed Victoria Swing Bridge located at the Port of Leith was officially reopened at the weekend following a full refurbishment by Forth Ports.

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Hometree acquires IMS Heat Pumps to accelerate home decarbonisation

Published 5 months ago

Perth-based renewable energy installer IMS Heat Pumps has been acquired by residential energy services firm Hometree for an undisclosed sum.

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£25 million whisky distillery planned for Inveraray Castle

Published 5 months ago

Argyll Estates and European spirits company Stock Spirits Group, owner of the Clan Campbell whisky brand, have submitted plans for a £25 million malt whisky distillery at Inveraray Castle, seat of the Duke of Argyll, who is chief of Clan Campbell.

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Student accommodation to rise from prominent triangular Edinburgh site

Published 5 months ago

Glencairn Properties has secured planning permission for a new purpose-built student accommodation development in Edinburgh.

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