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Housing and care specialist Bield has launched an Energy Management and Environmental Sustainability policy with a commitment to reduce its carbon footprint by 90% and reach net zero by 2045. The policy outlines the actions Bield will take to reduce CO2 emissions across its 5,000+ properties and how
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Lovell is inviting sub-contractors to attend a free event to learn how they could win business working on new housing projects in the East of Scotland.
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The growing campaign for regulation of the electrical industry has received a timely boost after more than 180 electricians pledged their support for the crusade being spearheaded by SELECT. The industry professionals added their names to the association’s Wall of Support at a series of Toolbo
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Reclaimed stone from a historic Dundee jute mill is to find new purpose in pointing future University of Dundee students in the right direction. Wallace Craigie Works spinning mill was built in 1836 and played an instrumental part in Dundee’s success in the jute industry, one of many mills tha
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Eildon Housing Association’s development Elm Court in Hawick has undergone a complete transformation since works formally began in July 2020. Bell Contracts was appointed to undertake extensive works following a competitive procurement exercise through Public Contracts Scotland. This project i
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Scotland faces a “monumental but essential task” if it is to overhaul its aged housing stock and find practical solutions to reduce emissions and address the climate emergency, Patrick Harvie MSP said yesterday as he officially opened the first-ever Green Home Festival as part of the Edi
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Drum Property Group has appointed Adam Russell as investment director as the developer eyes continued UK regional growth. Formerly a senior residential transactions manager at Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM), Mr Russell brings a wealth of experience of the residential market to
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Plans have been announced for a new £20 million neighbourhood centre on the outskirts of Aberdeen. Property development specialist Hargreaves Land has entered into a joint venture with the Grandhome Trust to develop a new neighbourhood retail centre as part of the major residential scheme in t
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A town mayor — who happens to be a miniature Shetland pony — has been effectively barred from his local pub over a planning row.
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A project to turn Arbroath courthouse into a £2 million community hub has passed another milestone, The Courier reports. Angus Council has granted planning permission as well as listed building consent for the conversion of the B-listed former court, which closed its doors in 2014.
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Global professional services company Turner & Townsend has reported a strong set of annual financial results across all its global regions, with UK revenue up 17.8%. Turnover and net revenue have risen to £884 million and £779m – increases of 21.5% and 17.2% respectively &ndash
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A new scheme is seeking to assist small businesses and start-ups to make more effective use of social media and improve their online profile. Small construction businesses and sole traders could be at a disadvantage and would benefit from assistance to bridge the digital divide between them and larg
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Research by the Unite union has revealed a "shocking and frightening" decline in vital unannounced construction inspections being undertaken by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). A series of Freedom of Information (FOI) requests has discovered that inspections have declined by 31% in less than a
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West Ranga Developments has a new development director following the appointment of Michael McDowall. Michael brings a wealth of experience in commercial property development, investment and asset management. Michael started his career in 2007 as a commercial agent at James Barr before moving t
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Peter Smith has joined Shepherd and Wedderburn as a commercial property partner, heading the firm’s real estate team in the Aberdeen office and bringing 19 years’ expertise advising clients in the real estate sector. Mr Smith, who will lead the development of the firm’s real estate
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