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Muir Construction completes state-of-the-art Inverness veterinary innovation centre

Published 1 year ago

Muir Construction has officially completed a state-of-the-art innovation hub for Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) in Inverness, which was opened this week by HRH The Princess Royal.

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Moda celebrates topping out final homes at Edinburgh development

Published 1 year ago

The second and final phase of Moda, The McEwan, a wellbeing-focused neighbourhood created by investor, developer and operator of rental communities Moda Group, marked its ‘topping out’ in Edinburgh this week.

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Permitted development rights updated in response to cost and climate challenges

Published 1 year ago

New measures have been proposed to simplify the planning process for zero and low carbon technologies that aim to help homeowners and businesses save money and reduce their emissions.

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West Craigs’ Plot 13 development takes shape

Published 1 year ago

The construction of 125 new affordable homes in Edinburgh’s West Craigs development is proceeding well.

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Scottish companies join major grounds equipment framework

Published 1 year ago

Scotland Excel has just launched two multi-million pound frameworks that will support Scottish councils in delivering their essential construction and transport services.

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Clancy has designs on new North Stand at Somerset Park

Published 1 year ago

The Prestwick office of multi-disciplinary engineering firm Clancy Consulting has designed the new North Stand at Somerset Park for Ayr United Football Club.

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Glasgow approves city centre student accommodation block

Published 1 year ago

Disused commercial buildings in Glasgow city centre are to be demolished to make way for student accommodation after councillors granted planning permission to Caledon Properties.

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Quarterly Housing Statistics reveal 24% drop in new home starts

Published 1 year ago

The number of new home completions and starts in Scotland during 2023 fell by 11% and 24% respectively compared to the previous year, official figures have revealed.

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Eight firms selected for £600m civil engineering framework

Published 1 year ago

The Scottish Government has selected eight firms for its public works framework covering civil engineering projects.

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Engineering firm fined following worker’s death at Baird Family Hospital site

Published 1 year ago

An engineering and services company has been fined following the death of a worker at a hospital construction site in Aberdeen.

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Residential-led development proposals for former Saica site go on show

Published 1 year ago

The public are to be given the chance to view and comment on proposals for a sustainable residential-led development at Maybury Quarter Edinburgh, the site of the former Saica packaging facility in the west of the city.

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Podcast: Why ‘fabric-first’ may be the wrong approach for retrofitting with Fionn Stevenson

Published 1 year ago

“If we have a choice between a tenant having their home flooded or having to put on an extra jumper, which would you recommend?”

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Green investment team to unlock funding for Glasgow’s net zero ambitions

Published 1 year ago

Glasgow City Council has agreed plans to create a specialist green investment team that can help unlock a £40 billion fund needed for the city’s net zero ambitions.

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Robertson increases turnover but inflation hits profits

Published 1 year ago

Robertson Group has reported a 9% increase in turnover in its last full trading year but the contractor also suffered a 20% plunge in profits.

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Architect Oliver Chapman passes away

Published 1 year ago

Oliver Chapman Architects has announced the passing of its founder Oliver Chapman.

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