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Henderson Loggie debuts VAT guide for self-builders

Published 1 month ago

A detailed VAT checklist tailored specifically for home improvers undertaking self-build and some conversion projects, which can include home office facilities, has been launched by Scottish accountancy firm Henderson Loggie.

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Aberdeen primed for Union Street streetscape upgrade

Published 1 month ago

Major works upgrading part of Union Street in Aberdeen to include more pavement space and an entrance for the new market building are to start this month.

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Prior Information Notice published for next phase of A9 Dualling programme

Published 1 month ago

Transport Scotland has alerted construction contractors and their supply chains to the next procurement opportunity associated with the A9 Dualling programme.

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Gordonstoun unveils plans for £15m expansion of Moray school campus

Published 1 month ago

Independent boarding school Gordonstoun has unveiled ambitious plans to invest around £15 million in the next phase of its Campus Masterplan which will include three major projects over the next three years.

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Santander UK reaffirms commitment to Glasgow with major office revamp

Published 1 month ago

Osborne+Co has submitted a detailed planning application to Glasgow City Council to undertake a substantial refurbishment of Santander UK’s landmark building at 301 St Vincent Street.

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Flats plan gets go-ahead on Glasgow convent site

Published 1 month ago

A former Glasgow convent can be demolished to make way for a new block of apartments after councillors finally voted in favour of the planning application.

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£500m consultancy framework launched to empower Scotland’s utilities sector

Published 1 month ago

Public sector procurement specialist SCAPE Scotland has announced the launch of its new Utilities Consultancy Framework and the consultants appointed to deliver up to £500 million of investment across Scotland.

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Wester Inch development ‘can complete West Lothian Council’s vision for village centre’

Published 1 month ago

Persimmon Homes has said a final phase of development at Wester Inch in Bathgate can deliver an authentic village centre feel, including sought-after retail units, if approved by West Lothian Council this week.

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Former Dumbarton school site to be transformed into 68 new homes

Published 1 month ago

Persimmon West Scotland has announced its plans to start work on the brownfield site following the recent purchase of the land from West Dunbartonshire Council.

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RoundShield and RoundShield secure £21m for Bangour Village Estate development

Published 1 month ago

Private investment firm RoundShield and real estate company Ambassador Group have secured a £21 million funding line to facilitate the construction of over 70 new homes at the historic Bangour Village Estate site in West Lothian.

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Public procurement generates more than £13 billion in 2021-22

Published 1 month ago

A recent report has revealed the substantial impact of Scotland’s public sector procurement expenditure, contributing over £13 billion to the nation’s economic activity and bolstering its GDP by £7.5bn during the fiscal year 2021-22.

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MacGregor Industrial Supplies acquires Balgownie out of administration

Published 1 month ago

Agricultural and construction machinery providers Balgownie Limited and Balgownie Rentals Limited have been acquired from administration by MacGregor Industrial Supplies Limited, preserving 15 jobs.

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SBHA partners with Cruden to deliver vital affordable homes in Jedburgh

Published 1 month ago

Scottish Borders Housing Association has joined forces with Cruden Homes to bring 70 new affordable homes to the former site of Howdenburn Primary School in Jedburgh, the largest new project that the association has carried out to date.

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Commonwealth Games bid could put Glasgow’s regeneration ‘back on track’

Published 1 month ago

Glasgow’s bid to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games could accelerate major housing developments and spearhead regeneration in the area, according to city MSP Paul Sweeney.

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Scotia Architectural Systems to close down

Published 1 month ago

Scotia Windows and Doors has taken the decision to unwind its operations in Alva, Scotia Architectural Systems, after ten years of service to the architectural glazing market.

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