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DM Hall moves beyond Scotland for first time with Cumbria acquisition

Published 1 year ago

Scottish chartered surveying firm DM Hall has ventured beyond Scotland for the first time by acquiring Hyde Harrington, a respected chartered surveying practice based in the north-west England region of Cumbria.

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Deputy First Minister unveils new green heating in Dalmarnock

Published 1 year ago

The Deputy First Minister yesterday switched on an innovative new District Heating Network in the east end of Glasgow.

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RIAS reveals winners of 2023 national architecture awards

Published 1 year ago

A clutch of new houses, two new university facilities and a new headquarters at the home of Scottish golf are among seven extraordinary new buildings that have today been revealed by the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) as winners of the 2023 RIAS Awards.

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Work begins on site for Destination Hillend

Published 1 year ago

Work is underway on a new access road, car park and landscaping as part of Midlothian Council’s ambitious Destination Hillend project.

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More than 1,800 new homes planned in major Levenmouth application

Published 1 year ago

Planning permission in principle is being sought for a new development in Levenmouth which includes around 1,850 homes, a new school and the scope for retail and leisure facilities.

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Danny McKibbens rises to operations director at Clark Contracts

Published 1 year ago

Construction firm Clark Contracts has elevated long-serving employee, Danny McKibbens, to the role of operations director.

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Video: 346-apartment build-to-rent complex at Candleriggs Square tops out

Published 1 year ago

The £300 million transformation of Candleriggs Square in Glasgow’s Merchant City has reached another significant development milestone with the completion of structural work for a 346-apartment build-to-rent (BTR) complex, forward funded by Legal & General.

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Planning changes to enable renewables measures for businesses

Published 1 year ago

The Scottish Government is consulting on measures that will save businesses time and money by making it easier to install renewable energy equipment.

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Planning application approved for St. Enoch masterplan

Published 1 year ago

Property developer and asset manager Sovereign Centros has secured approval from Glasgow City Council for its outline masterplan proposals for the reimagination of St. Enoch Centre in Glasgow, which includes up to 917 homes and a four-star hotel.

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WSHA submits affordable homes bid for Kelvindale railway land

Published 1 year ago

West of Scotland Housing Association (WSHA) has brought forward detailed plans for 110 new homes on former railway land in Kelvindale, with an agreement in place to add a pedestrian footway to a nearby bridge.

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Frasers Property begins £6m pre-let build for TrustFord at Hillington Park

Published 1 year ago

A 3.7-acre site on the Hillington Park industrial estate is set to be developed into one of the most modern vehicle showroom and service facilities in the UK for vehicle dealership TrustFord.

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Donaldson Group appoints new director to reinforce e-commerce prowess

Published 1 year ago

Timber industry heavyweight Donaldson Group has welcomed Fergus Bell into a novel position as ‘d-commerce’ director of the retail & distribution division, indicating a dedicated investment in its digital prowess.

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New residential quarter approved at former Scottish Widows headquarters in Edinburgh

Published 1 year ago

The former Scottish Widows headquarters in Edinburgh is to be partially demolished to make way for new housing after councillors gave their approval for the plans.

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North Ayrshire cable factory creating 900 jobs receives planning approval

Published 1 year ago

North Ayrshire Council has granted full planning permission to XLCC’s high-voltage direct current (HVDC) subsea cable manufacturing operations at a brownfield site in Hunterston, Scotland.

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CHAP Group breaks ground on new £19m student accommodation project in Dundee

Published 1 year ago

Aberdeen-based construction firm CHAP Group has initiated work on a new £19 million student accommodation project in Dundee.

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