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Mixed-use development to provide new purpose to Dundee’s Blackscroft

Published 11 months ago

A masterplan that aims to deliver homes, a restaurant and allotments to the Blackscroft area of Dundee has now been submitted for planning.

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Planning approval granted for new Callander Primary School

Published 11 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 11 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 11 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 11 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 11 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 11 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 11 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 11 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 11 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 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year 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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