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Stirling care site to be transformed into new housing

Published 23 hours ago

Stirling Council has approved the sale of the former Beech Gardens Care Home in Torbrex following a successful marketing exercise that attracted multiple bids from interested parties.

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AS Homes to deliver new development for Barrhead Housing

Published 1 day ago

AS Homes (Scotland) has secured planning permission from East Renfrewshire Council to deliver 12 new homes for social rent on behalf of Barrhead Housing.

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McTaggart and Wheatley collaborate on Dumfries and Galloway housing projects

Published 1 day ago

Two turf-cutting ceremonies marked the start of new investment and homes in the west of Dumfries and Galloway by Wheatley Group last week.

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New CITB forecast highlights skills needed to meet future industry demand

Published 1 day ago

The Construction Industry Training Board has today launched its Construction Workforce Outlook 2025-29, a refreshed and forward-looking report that sets out the workforce needs of the UK construction sector over the next five years.

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50th anniversary provides spark for growth at J&D Pierce

Published 1 day ago

One of Scotland's largest structural steel fabricators is gearing up for a period of major growth as it celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.

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Artisan Real Estate seeks to transform Albany House into hotel

Published 1 day ago

Regeneration specialist Artisan Real Estate has submitted a planning application to the City of Edinburgh Council to transform a sandstone New Town office building into a 102-bedroom city centre hotel.

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Green light for student accommodation on site of Edinburgh pub

Published 1 day ago

Plans to demolish a former Edinburgh pub to make way for student accommodation have been given the green light.

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Charting a feasible course to net zero for Scottish construction

Published 2 days ago

Sarah Peterson, a seasoned director at Horizon M&E Services Design with over 15 years specialising in sustainability and energy within the built environment, is set to offer critical insights on the path to net zero at the inaugural Scottish Construction Summit.

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Stirling Council to deliver 36 new social homes at Brucefields

Published 2 days ago

Stirling Council will deliver 36 energy-efficient homes for social rent at Brucefields, part of the South Stirling gateway strategic housing site, after taking a decision to begin the procurement process for their construction.

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Housing Investment Taskforce calls for bold action to attract funding and tackle emergency

Published 1 week ago

A new report by the Scottish Government’s Housing Investment Taskforce has laid out an ambitious roadmap to boost confidence and unlock greater investment across Scotland’s housing sector.

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Deeside Timberframe to scale delivery of sustainable housing with new investment

Published 2 weeks ago

Timber frame manufacturer Deeside Timberframe has unveiled a multi-million pound strategic investment programme in a move that expands production capacity, enhances sustainability, and marks a push into the English housing market.

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Magnificent seven named RIAS special category award winners

Published 2 weeks ago

The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland has announced the winners of its 2025 special category awards.

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Work underway on £115m redevelopment of Montrose Port

Published 2 weeks ago

Work is underway on the latest developments towards making Montrose Port a key hub in Scotland's renewable energy sector.

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Former Granton car factory to be converted into new mid-market homes

Published 2 weeks ago

The City of Edinburgh Council has approved Lar Housing Trust's plans to develop an abandoned factory in the Granton area into new homes.

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UK immigration plans could be ‘ticking time bomb’ for Scottish construction

Published 2 weeks ago

The UK Government’s proposed changes to immigration rules could have devastating consequences for the Scottish construction sector, according to SELECT.

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