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Lambert Smith Hampton acquires majority stake in Ryden

Published 7 months ago

Scottish-headquartered consultancy Ryden has become the latest investment by Lambert Smith Hampton as it boosts its footprint north of the Border.

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Building work underway at Central Quay student accommodation

Published 7 months ago

Student accommodation provider Unite Students has begun the construction phase of its new £124.5 million property in Glasgow.

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38 firms named on £380m planned works framework for social landlords

Published 7 months ago

Thirty-eight contractors have joined a £380 million framework to supply and install planned and cyclical maintenance works to Scottish councils and housing associations over four years.

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Contractors appointed to £750m Peel Ports Group construction framework

Published 7 months ago

Peel Ports Group has appointed a host of contractors into its new construction framework worth up to £750 million, covering a major programme of construction works across its UK and Ireland sites.

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Scotia Homes posts £2.5m pre-tax loss

Published 7 months ago

Ellon-headquartered housebuilder Scotia Homes has reported a £2.5 million pre-tax loss for the financial year ending June 2024, as the cost-of-living squeeze and difficult market conditions impacted trading.

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Real estate veteran Scott Marriott establishes Instar Partners advisory firm

Published 7 months ago

Experienced real estate and financial services advisor Scott Marriott has launched Instar Partners, a new specialist advisory firm based in East Lothian.

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Places for People to deliver first new affordable homes at Grandhome

Published 7 months ago

Places for People has acquired land from The Grandhome Trust to deliver 84 new affordable homes as the final part of the first phase of Grandhome, a pioneering new community in Bridge of Don, Aberdeen.

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Event to unveil public sector decarbonisation framework

Published 7 months ago

Public sector organisations across Scotland are set to attend a key event highlighting new approaches to making greener, more energy-efficient buildings.

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New Kingsway and Destiny Bridge officially open

Published 7 months ago

A significant new transport infrastructure helping to reduce congestion in Perth city centre officially opened yesterday.

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Report sets direction for a National Existing Buildings Database

Published 7 months ago

The Construction Leadership Forum has published a new report assessing the quality, usefulness, and validity of data currently held by building owners across Scotland.

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Clarkston land sale paves way for new care home & church upgrades

Published 7 months ago

A planned 50-bedroom care home in Clarkston can now proceed following the completed purchase of land at Greenbank Parish Church.

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Work begins on new affordable homes at former Cowan’s Close depot site

Published 7 months ago

Construction has begun on a new residential development in Newington which will provide 19 modern, fully wheelchair-accessible homes available for social rent.

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Planning system ‘must be supported to improve consistency’

Published 8 months ago

Homes for Scotland has welcomed a reduction in average decision timescales for major housing applications but warned that the determination times still far exceed the statutory period of 16 weeks.

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Morrison Construction named preferred contractor for Midlothian school redevelopment

Published 8 months ago

Midlothian Council has appointed Morrison Construction as the preferred main contractor to redevelop Penicuik High School.

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Scottish Construction Summit launches today

Published 8 months ago

Scottish Construction Now is pleased to officially launch the Scottish Construction Summit today with the theme of ‘Transforming Construction’.

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