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NMITE joins forces with BE-ST to create ‘national asset’ for built environment professionals

Published 2 years ago

New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering (NMITE) has signed a formal agreement with Built Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST) to catalyse a nationwide network of advanced engineering, manufacturing, and learning hubs.

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Development underway on 400 new homes in South Queensferry

Published 2 years ago

A sod cutting ceremony has been held to mark the beginning of the delivery of 100 new social homes for Sanctuary Scotland in South Queensferry.

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Green light for £10m social care hub in Tongue

Published 2 years ago

A new £10 million social care hub is to be developed in Tongue after receiving planning approval.

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Unite strikes deal to deliver £95m Glasgow student development

Published 2 years ago

Unite Students has entered an option agreement to acquire a new 800-bed development scheme in central Glasgow, subject to planning.

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Muir Group celebrates 50 years in business with John Muir at the helm

Published 2 years ago

Construction and property firm Muir Group has celebrated 50 years in business with its founder, John Muir, still serving as chairman.

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Glasgow gives green light to 18-storey city centre aparthotel

Published 2 years ago

Plans to create a new 18-storey ‘aparthotel’ in Glasgow’s city centre have been unanimously approved by the council’s planning committee.

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Shortlisted parties to submit final bids for Helensburgh regeneration

Published 2 years ago

Plans to boost jobs and community facilities in Helensburgh have moved to the next phase with seven proposals shortlisted to redevelop the town’s waterfront area.

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Further fire safety work required at Fife high-rises

Published 2 years ago

Fife Council has committed to further investment in fire safety at two high-rise blocks of flats following the findings of a new report.

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Glasgow approves residential plan at Beith Street

Published 2 years ago

Two new residential buildings containing 48 new apartments in Partick have received approval from Glasgow City Council.

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First 40 contractors selected for i-Flair consortium’s responsive repairs DPS

Published 2 years ago

A consortium of eight housing associations operating across Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire has appointed an initial 40 local contractors to its new dynamic purchasing system (DPS) for responsive repairs and voids, developed in partnership with PfH Scotland.

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39 schools contain RAAC as councils complete inspections

Published 2 years ago

Sixteen council areas have identified a total of 39 schools as containing Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) following inspections carried out by all of Scotland’s local authorities.

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Kiloh Associates acquired by LaBella Associates

Published 2 years ago

LaBella Associates, an international architecture, engineering, environmental and planning firm has acquired Kiloh Associates, a Scottish multidisciplinary engineering firm, specialising in civil, structural, geotechnical and environmental disciplines.

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Bridgeton welcomes new office space to growing civic hub

Published 2 years ago

A former Salvation Army Citadel has been radically transformed into new office space in the East End of Glasgow.

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Capability Scotland signs land exclusivity agreement with Springfield

Published 2 years ago

Disability charity Capability Scotland, which has ambitious plans to create a flagship £28 million complex-needs facility, has signed an exclusivity agreement for land at Bertha Park Village, delivered by home builder Springfield.

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Masterplan unveiled for new East Kilbride town centre

Published 2 years ago

A bold vision has been unveiled for Scotland’s first and biggest new town.

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