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Insite Contracts completes stunning restoration of Glasgow’s King’s Theatre

Published 2 months ago

Insite Contracts has completed a comprehensive restoration project at Glasgow’s beloved King’s Theatre.

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Paul McLennan sets date for cladding remediation plan in wake of Grenfell report

Published 2 months ago

Housing minister Paul McLennan said the Scottish Government will “carefully consider” any recommendations from the Grenfell Inquiry Phase 2 Report that apply to Scotland, with a full response and cladding remediation action plan earmarked for next month.

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Avant Homes granted planning for £68m development in Cairneyhill

Published 2 months ago

Avant Homes Scotland will deliver 256 new homes in Cairneyhill after being granted planning permission for a £68 million residential development.

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Events to mark 135 years of the Forth Bridge

Published 2 months ago

The 135th anniversary of the iconic Forth Bridge is to be marked with a series of community events.

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Ogilvie set to take on Connect Modular supported housing and council homes project in Livingston

Published 2 months ago

A significant step has been made towards restarting work on the Almondvale Crescent site in Livingston to deliver Supported Housing for Young People and additional housing for West Lothian Council.

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Link submits plans for 433 new homes at Dunbeg

Published 2 months ago

Link Group has submitted a series of planning applications to Argyll & Bute Council for Phase 4 of the Dunbeg development near Oban.

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Planning secured for new school at South Stirling Gateway

Published 2 months ago

Planning permission for a primary school to serve the new housing development at South Stirling Gateway has been approved by Stirling Council.

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Extension to Borders railway back on track

Published 2 months ago

Ten years on from the opening of the railway that connects Edinburgh to Tweedbank in the Borders, approval has been issued to kick start the next phase of work to explore the case for extending the Borders Railway to Carlisle.

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Taylor Wimpey secures planning permission for Bannock Wood site

Published 2 months ago

As part of the delivery of the new neighbourhood of Bannock Wood near Bonnyrigg, Taylor Wimpey East Scotland has received planning permission in principle (PPiP) from Midlothian Council.

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CITB launches 2025–29 Strategic Plan

Published 2 months ago

The Construction Industry Training Board has today launched its Strategic Plan 2025-29, outlining its approach to supporting the construction industry’s skills and training needs over the next four years. 

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Construction industry consulted on procurement for major dualling projects

Published 2 months ago

Transport Scotland has launched a market consultation seeking the views of the construction industry and associated sectors to inform the A9 Dualling programme’s procurement approach to constructing the sections yet to be dualled between Perth and Inverness.

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Balfour Beatty starts construction on £61m Nairn Academy

Published 2 months ago

Balfour Beatty has commenced construction on the new Nairn Academy school, having been awarded the £61 million contract by The Highland Council at the end of 2025.

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Firethorn Trust reaches build milestone at Leith Walk PSBA site

Published 2 months ago

Commercial real estate investor, developer and asset manager Firethorn Trust has passed a major milestone at its purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) scheme in Leith Walk, Edinburgh, with the completion of the building’s substructure. 

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Planning secured for final phase of Queensferry development

Published 2 months ago

Cala Homes (East) has secured detailed planning permission for the fourth phase of a major Queensferry development.

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Scottish Property Awards hosts 12th annual event with new categories

Published 2 months ago

Glasgow was host last week to the largest awards celebration in the Scottish property industry, as the 12th Annual Scottish Property Awards winners were revealed.

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