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Construction firms still reluctant to hire people with criminal convictions, CIOB finds

Published 8 months ago

Negative stigma and a lack of proper training opportunities are blocking many people with criminal records from earning a second chance at life within the construction industry, a Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) report has revealed.

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Plans worth £250m submitted to regenerate Glasgow’s Charing Cross

Published 8 months ago

Proposals to deliver a “once in a lifetime” regeneration of Charing Cross have taken a step forward with the submission of a new planning application by CXG Glasgow Limited, a subsidiary of Tracey Investments Limited and owners of the Venlaw building and Elmbank Gardens, in conjunction with the owners of the property at 300 Bath Street.

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Pollockshaws brother and sister duo share apprenticeship journeys with City Building

Published 8 months ago

As Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2024 draws to a close, brother and sister duo Johnathan and Caitlyn Beaton are sharing their apprenticeship journeys with Glasgow-based construction firm City Building.

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21 businesses secure spot on nine-figure framework for Scottish public sector modernisation

Published 8 months ago

A range of businesses have secured a place on a framework worth £100 million that will enable the modernisation and improvement of Scotland’s public sector and social housing buildings.

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New affordable homes development breaks 60-year drought in Blackford

Published 8 months ago

Work has commenced on the first new social rent affordable homes to be built in Blackford in over 60 years.

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Hub South East and Connect Modular to deliver innovative new housing development in Livingston

Published 8 months ago

Representatives from West Lothian Council recently visited the site of planned new council homes in Livingston that will include supported housing specifically for homeless young people.

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Wheatley unveils updated £100m Wyndford regeneration plan

Published 8 months ago

Wheatley Homes Glasgow and Glasgow City Council have today revealed updated plans to transform Wyndford in the Maryhill area of the city.

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Planning approved for 850 homes in Ayr

Published 8 months ago

South Ayrshire Council’s Regulatory (Planning) Panel has voted in favour of approving an enhanced masterplan and revised major retail development at the Corton site based in south east Ayr.

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Planning permission secured for 254 homes in Cathcart

Published 8 months ago

Cala Management Limited, together with Celeros Flow Technology, has secured planning permission from Glasgow City Council to deliver 254 much-needed new homes in Cathcart.

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Morris Leslie invests £68m in JCB fleet for golden jubilee

Published 8 months ago

Perth-based Morris Leslie Plant Hire has kicked off its 50th birthday celebrations with a £68 million investment in a fleet of new JCB machines.

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Morris Leslie invests £68m in JCB fleet for golden jubilee

Published 8 months ago

Perth-based Morris Leslie Plant Hire has kicked off its 50th birthday celebrations with a £68 million investment in a fleet of new JCB machines.

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Almost 1,000 apartments and student rooms given green light at Anderston Quay

Published 8 months ago

Build to Rent developer and operator Dandara Living has been granted planning permission by Glasgow City Council to deliver a development of apartments and residential amenity, student accommodation and commercial units, located in Anderston Quay.

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Plans unveiled for Edinburgh residential and commercial development

Published 8 months ago

Barratt and David Wilson Homes and Trustees of The Catchelraw Trust have proposed to build hundreds of new homes in Edinburgh.

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Avant lodges £51m plan for 230 new homes in Netherburn

Published 8 months ago

Avant Homes Scotland has submitted plans to deliver a £51 million development comprising 230 new build residential properties in the village of Netherburn, South Lanarkshire.

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Women in Plant working group established at Scottish Plant Owners Association

Published 8 months ago

The Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has established a Women in Plant working group to better represent the interests of women in plant and work towards further improving the industry and attracting more women to the plant industry.

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