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Planning approval granted for new Callander Primary School

Published 4 months ago

The new Callander Primary School has taken a step forward as planners have given permission for the new facility to be built.

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McLaughlin Construction to complete first phase of Irvine’s Harbourside regeneration

Published 4 months ago

Work on the ambitious £14 million regeneration project for the Harbourside area of Irvine will begin in January.

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Rising construction costs sees Oak Tree cease Greenock development

Published 4 months ago

Oak Tree Housing Association has announced that it will cease development at Strone Farm in Greenock following spiralling construction costs.

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Demolition of former Deutsche Bank House kick-starts 256-home development

Published 4 months ago

Regeneration specialist Artisan Real Estate is progressing with the demolition of the former Deutsche Bank House in Edinburgh, making way for a homes-led redevelopment of the site.

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Bancon Group posts ‘resilient’ results as turnover drops 26%

Published 5 months ago

Bancon Group has reported an operating profit of £3.8 million for the year ended March 2024, down from £4.6m in the previous year, and a decrease in pre-tax profit from £1.8m to £1.3m.

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Mabbett & Associates and IKM Consulting merge to create new consultancy

Published 5 months ago

Mabbett & Associates Ltd and IKM Consulting Ltd have merged to create one of Scotland’s largest multi-disciplinary consulting firms.

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Edinburgh school awarded ‘first-of-its-kind’ Passivhaus certification

Published 5 months ago

A Passivhaus-designed extension to an Edinburgh school has been officially recognised as a first-of-its-kind in the city, receiving recognition for its ground-breaking use of energy-efficient design and materials, including cross-laminated timber.

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East Ayrshire Council sets out £166m investment in housing

Published 5 months ago

East Ayrshire Council has set out the strategic plans for the direction of local housing as detailed plans for £166 million investment were approved by councillors last week. 

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Deal signed for Cala to build 21 affordable homes in Aberdour

Published 5 months ago

An agreement has been reached that will see Cala Homes (East) build 21 new social rent homes on behalf of Fife Council – with work due to start in January 2025.

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St Vincent Street student accommodation development kicks off

Published 5 months ago

Developer Artisan Real Estate has drafted in building contractor GRAHAM to begin construction of a £33 million student accommodation development in Glasgow city centre.

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Time to invest in transformation of town centres, conference hears

Published 5 months ago

Increased innovation is needed to unlock the investment needed to revive empty and neglected buildings in Scotland’s towns, a major conference heard yesterday.

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Hassell puts health first with new University of Edinburgh building

Published 5 months ago

Construction work on a new building for The University of Edinburgh at the growing health innovation district of Edinburgh BioQuarter, housing the world-class Usher Institute and partners, is now complete.

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Revised plans for Crossgates housing development submitted to Fife Council

Published 5 months ago

Persimmon North Scotland has submitted a revised planning application for a residential development in Crossgates, Fife, following discussions with the local community and Fife Council.

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Persimmon purchases Strabathie site to deliver 40 new homes

Published 5 months ago

Persimmon North Scotland will be re-entering the housing market in the north east with a new residential development at Strabathie Village, Aberdeenshire.

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Springfield Properties gets green light for 174 homes in Buckie

Published 5 months ago

Proposals to build 174 homes on the outskirts of Buckie have been given the go-ahead.

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