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Page\Park to develop masterplan to secure future of Fyvie Castle

Published 2 months ago

Conservation charity the National Trust for Scotland has announced initiatives to determine and secure the future of Fyvie Castle and Estate near Turriff as a thriving heritage attraction.

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Work starts on futuristic facility to aid engagement on new Monklands hospital

Published 2 months ago

A super hi-tech facility is set to be constructed to aid planning and engagement for Lanarkshire’s new hospital.

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BMJ lodges plans for ‘New Darwin’ at University of Edinburgh

Published 2 months ago

Plans have been submitted for a new building to replace the Darwin Tower at the University of Edinburgh.

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Work begins to restore Edinburgh’s iconic Nelson Monument

Published 2 months ago

After gracing the Edinburgh skyline on Calton Hill for more than two centuries, work has begun on the 32-metre-high Nelson Monument to restore it to its former glory and reopen to the public.

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Morris & Spottiswood achieves record £128m turnover

Published 2 months ago

Ahead of its centenary year, construction firm Morris & Spottiswood has announced record turnover of £128 million in 2023, a 25% rise from the previous year.

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Muir Group secures new contracts and expands portfolio amidst market growth

Published 2 months ago

Muir Group has announced a series of new contracts and strategic developments as the year-end approaches.

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‘Carbon-eating’ building materials research set to advance sustainable construction

Published 2 months ago

A team of scientists, led by Dr Mehreen Gul from Heriot-Watt University, are investigating the use of biochar as an innovative, low-carbon building material.

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SIS provides £600k funding to complete Haining House restoration works

Published 2 months ago

The ambitious restoration of an 18th-century stately home in Selkirk bequeathed for the benefit of the community by its former owner, Andrew Nimmo-Smith, is one step closer to completion, following a £600,000 funding boost from responsible finance provider Social Investment Scotland (SIS).

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Government criticised for worst yearly start for housing on record

Published 2 months ago

Ministers have come under fire after yesterday’s record-breaking homelessness statistics were followed up by new figures that revealed a sharp drop in the number of new homes being built.

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Morlich Homes enters liquidation amid rising costs and cashflow pressures

Published 2 months ago

Five jobs have been lost and homeowners have been left out of pocket as Elgin-based Morlich Homes Ltd enters liquidation.

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Innovative project aims to develop greener solutions for heating homes

Published 2 months ago

Businesses are being invited to bid for funding as part of an innovative project aimed at developing greener solutions for homes across Scotland.

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ISG collapse ‘far worse than initial figures suggest’

Published 2 months ago

The impact of the recent collapse of ISG, which sent shockwaves through the UK construction sector, placing many projects in peril and putting a number of subcontractors in a precarious position, is far worse than initially feared, new data has suggested.

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Green light for £6m refurbishment for Forthside and Stirling Studios project

Published 2 months ago

A significant milestone in the redevelopment of the Forthside site and Stirling Studios project has been reached following the approval of a £6 million procurement contract for building refurbishment.

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Flagship £1.5bn new build contract launched by Scotland Excel

Published 2 months ago

Scotland Excel used its first ever Estates Management Expo to launch its £1.5 billion New Build Residential Construction Framework.

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Blairs Windows and Doors marks 111 years in business

Published 2 months ago

Blairs Windows and Doors is celebrating its 111-year business anniversary.

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