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Savills launches new Build to Rent site in Glasgow

Published 1 week ago

Acting on behalf of the Mac Mic Group, Savills and Scarlett Land & Development are launching a fully consented Build to Rent residential development site in Glasgow's West End.

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Avant Homes posts £83m loss amid £107m fire safety charge

Published 1 week ago

Avant Homes has reported a pre-tax loss of £83 million for the year ending 30 June 2024, after fire safety remediation provisions reached more than £107m.

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Council faces £6m claim from developer over unused education contributions

Published 1 week ago

A major housebuilder is demanding the return of nearly £6 million from South Ayrshire Council, claiming the funds originally provided to support local school infrastructure remain unused.

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Dundee office reopens after £3m refurbishment

Published 1 week ago

A high-end office complex in Dundee's Technology Park has reopened after a £3 million refurbishment programme.

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UK construction sector hit by sharpest activity decline in over five years

Published 1 week ago

The UK construction industry has entered the third quarter of 2025 on shaky ground, recording its steepest downturn in activity since the height of the pandemic in May 2020.

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Contractor could have taken precautions to avoid boy’s death, FAI finds

Published 1 week ago

There were five reasonable precautions a contractor could have taken to prevent the death of a child who fell down an open manhole in an incident in 2020, a sheriff has found.

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RBL appointed to deliver piling solution for HMP Glasgow

Published 1 week ago

Roger Bullivant Limited has been appointed by Kier Construction Limited to deliver a piling solution for the new HMP Glasgow, a project that will replace HMP Barlinnie and set a new benchmark for custodial infrastructure in Scotland.

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Plans lodged for residential-led development at Edinburgh Gateway

Published 1 week ago

Summix Capital has submitted a planning application to the City of Edinburgh Council for a residential-led, mixed-use development at Edinburgh Gateway, the site of the former Saica packaging facility in West Edinburgh.

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Successful retrofit pilot helps with Home Group’s net zero plan and customers’ bills

Published 1 week ago

Home Group Scotland has completed its first major retrofit programme.

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Legacy of Commonwealth Games hailed as Glasgow begins countdown

Published 1 week ago

As Glasgow looks forward to hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games next summer, the continuing regeneration of Bridgeton, Dalmarnock and Rutherglen has been celebrated as part of the legacy of the previous games, hosted in 2014.

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163-bed student accommodation completed in Dundee

Published 1 week ago

A joint venture between Gylemuir Capital and Housing Growth Partnership has reached practical completion of their purpose-built student accommodation property in Dundee.

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Calvay marks milestone anniversary with major new retrofit project

Published 2 weeks ago

Calvay Housing Association has marked its 40th anniversary with the completion of a milestone project which has transformed more than 250 homes in Barlanark, making them warmer and cheaper to heat.

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Station Wynd to bring new homes and fresh opportunities to Nitshill

Published 2 weeks ago

A new residential development is set to bring 25 thoughtfully designed homes to Nitshill, as Clark Contracts progresses work on Station Wynd for Strathcarron Developments.

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Lilybank Gardens student accommodation bid reaches submission stage

Published 2 weeks ago

The University of Glasgow has submitted plans for purpose-built student accommodation at Lilybank Gardens.

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Sharkey wins role on Old Course townhouses

Published 2 weeks ago

Sharkey has been appointed by Pointadvice Ltd to undertake the construction of four luxury townhouses in one of the most sought-after locations in St Andrews.

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