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Holmes Miller commits to more sustainable future with new charter

Published 7 months ago

Architecture practice Holmes Miller has outlined its commitment to a carbon neutral built environment with the publication of a refreshed sustainability charter.

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Wheatley Group granted permission for Shawbridge Arcade homes

Published 7 months ago

A development of 71 new homes has been given the go-ahead on the site of the former shopping arcade in Pollokshaws.

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Ashwood Scotland announces retirement of Archie Meikle

Published 7 months ago

Ashwood Scotland has announced that one of its original founders, Archie Meikle, officially retired from the business on 31st March.

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Muir Construction completes state-of-the-art Inverness veterinary innovation centre

Published 7 months ago

Muir Construction has officially completed a state-of-the-art innovation hub for Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) in Inverness, which was opened this week by HRH The Princess Royal.

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Moda celebrates topping out final homes at Edinburgh development

Published 7 months ago

The second and final phase of Moda, The McEwan, a wellbeing-focused neighbourhood created by investor, developer and operator of rental communities Moda Group, marked its ‘topping out’ in Edinburgh this week.

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Permitted development rights updated in response to cost and climate challenges

Published 7 months ago

New measures have been proposed to simplify the planning process for zero and low carbon technologies that aim to help homeowners and businesses save money and reduce their emissions.

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West Craigs’ Plot 13 development takes shape

Published 7 months ago

The construction of 125 new affordable homes in Edinburgh’s West Craigs development is proceeding well.

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Scottish companies join major grounds equipment framework

Published 7 months ago

Scotland Excel has just launched two multi-million pound frameworks that will support Scottish councils in delivering their essential construction and transport services.

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Clancy has designs on new North Stand at Somerset Park

Published 7 months ago

The Prestwick office of multi-disciplinary engineering firm Clancy Consulting has designed the new North Stand at Somerset Park for Ayr United Football Club.

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Glasgow approves city centre student accommodation block

Published 7 months ago

Disused commercial buildings in Glasgow city centre are to be demolished to make way for student accommodation after councillors granted planning permission to Caledon Properties.

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Quarterly Housing Statistics reveal 24% drop in new home starts

Published 7 months ago

The number of new home completions and starts in Scotland during 2023 fell by 11% and 24% respectively compared to the previous year, official figures have revealed.

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Eight firms selected for £600m civil engineering framework

Published 7 months ago

The Scottish Government has selected eight firms for its public works framework covering civil engineering projects.

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Engineering firm fined following worker’s death at Baird Family Hospital site

Published 7 months ago

An engineering and services company has been fined following the death of a worker at a hospital construction site in Aberdeen.

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Residential-led development proposals for former Saica site go on show

Published 7 months ago

The public are to be given the chance to view and comment on proposals for a sustainable residential-led development at Maybury Quarter Edinburgh, the site of the former Saica packaging facility in the west of the city.

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Podcast: Why ‘fabric-first’ may be the wrong approach for retrofitting with Fionn Stevenson

Published 7 months ago

“If we have a choice between a tenant having their home flooded or having to put on an extra jumper, which would you recommend?”

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