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The UK government should not wait until 2025 to abolish the “outdated and detrimental practice” of cash retentions in the construction sector, according to the Confederation of Construction Specialists. While applauding the intention of the Construction Products Association, CECA and Build UK, w
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A new eight-year capital investment programme which sets out total investment of almost £237 million until 2025/26 was agreed by South Ayrshire Council yesterday. Key features of the programme include more than £43 million strategic investment in ICT and £3m more in 2018/19 for road reconstructio
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A report looking at the role that technology will play in the construction industry in the future, has revealed that 3D printed walls, drones and a roof made from recycled plastic bottles from the ocean will all be possible by 2025, thanks to advancements in technology. The report, written by renown
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Port of Leith Housing Association has attracted investment of £40 million from Scottish Widows, bolstering its plans to create more than 650 social and mid-market rent homes by 2025. The funding will be drawn in stages at a low 30-year fixed rate of 2.84%.
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The British Council for Offices (BCO) has today launched a competition for its ‘NextGen’ members, who will be asked to design an office fit for 2025. Entrants will be asked to consider key global issues, from the pandemic, tackling the impending climate crisis, to ongoing issues around e
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Stirling Council has outlined ambitious plans to deliver affordable homes across the region for the benefit of all its communities. The Strategic Housing Investment Plan (SHIP) 2021/22 to 2025/26 sets out the council’s approach to invest in and deliver affordable housing throughout Stirling ov
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The UK construction sector cannot ‘firefight’ inflation but needs to look at a range of levers to manage the prospect of tender price rises to 5.5% as far ahead as 2025, according to professional services company Turner & Townsend.
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The funding and timeframe for proposed investment in school buildings in Fraserburgh and Stonehaven has been confirmed by Aberdeenshire Council. Councillors agreed to prioritise funding and add the projects to the Capital Plan for completion in 2025 at their meeting of Full Council.
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National asset engineering firm Edwin James Group has committed to achieving zero to landfill and net-zero by 2030 with a milestone of a 50% reduction by 2025. The commitments are detailed in the company’s first Environmental, Social and Governance report, which sets out its long-term ambition
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The Highland Council is now accepting expressions of interest for the Regeneration Capital Grant Fund for 2024-2025. The Regeneration Capital Grant Fund is delivered in partnership with the Scottish Government and COSLA.
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Morgan Sindall Group has sharply upgraded its profit expectations for 2026, signalling a stronger-than-anticipated year driven by robust performances in its Construction and Fit-Out divisions.
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Dumfries and Galloway Council has awarded the main works contract for the Whitesands Flood Protection and Public Realm Improvement Scheme in Dumfries to McLaughlin & Harvey.
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The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) is urging more women to consider a career in construction amid news figures that demonstrate the increasing number of women pursuing construction training.
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West College Scotland has been chosen by the Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers’ Federation (SNIPEF) to host the 51st annual Scottish Plumbing Apprentice of the Year (SPAY) competition at its Paisley campus on 12 June 2026.
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Glasgow Caledonian University research is helping to shape the next phase of Scotland’s approach to home energy efficiency, following the publication of consultation feedback on a proposed new national assessment framework.
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