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A new free eCourse has been developed in partnership with Build UK and fire industry experts, with the aim of improving the sector’s knowledge of fire safety measures in buildings. Following the Grenfell Tower tragedy in 2017 and subsequent inquiry, the industry has worked hard to increase saf
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Efforts to save Leith’s much-loved Lindsay Road Bridge (also known as Pride Bridge) have moved a step closer thanks to a funding award through Sustrans’ Places for Everyone programme. The 1930’s bridge, originally built for vehicular traffic, was closed off to motor vehicles in
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The Highland Council has revealed that the Stratherrick and Foyers Community Council Local Place Plan is the first to be registered in the Highland Council development plans area. Following its validation in accordance with the Scottish Government requirements, the Stratherrick and Foyers Local Plac
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Kilmac has been awarded a major new contract by Ardent Group to deliver the groundworks and infrastructure works for a new housing development in Blackridge. The project will involve the construction of:
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Investment manager Downing LLP has successfully concluded an investment to acquire the land and associated lease income related to a c.200MW operational onshore wind farm in the Scottish Highlands. This investment was made by Downing Sustainable Investment, a bespoke investment vehicle for UK charit
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Work is to be undertaken at the Corran Narrows on Loch Linnhe waters to establish ground conditions which will help inform the detailed design of the infrastructure requirements for roll on/roll off vessels to serve the route. The Highland Council has awarded a contract to Causeway Geotech Ltd of Ba
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Two council-owned buildings in Bathgate and Blackburn are to be sold off as surplus to requirements, while a third is set to be demolished. A report to West Lothian Council's executive recommends the sale of the former café premises at 24 South Bridge Street in Bathgate be sold and the former
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Campion Homes has been granted permission to build 100 homes in Meigle. Perth and Kinross Council approved the proposal for new homes on land 150 metres south of Station House, Forfar Road, The Courier reports.
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The 1,000-year-old body of a wealthy Mayan is believed to have been unearthed by construction works in Mexico. Archaeologists clearing the way for a hotel forming part of a multibillion dollar tourist rail project in southern Mexico discovered a tomb with the remains of a young man and various offer
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West Lothian Council is advising tenants to be aware of service disruption as a result of industrial action taking place on certain days during October. Tenants are advised that only emergency housing repairs will be carried out by the building services housing repairs department on the following da
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Kilmac has reached the Gold Status with the Supply Chain Sustainability School, demonstrating the company's unwavering commitment to sustainability and responsible practices. Achieving Gold Status signifies the Dundee-based company's dedication to fostering sustainability within its supply chain.
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A national shortage of skilled tradespeople, such as plumbers and electricians, is set to cost the UK £98 billion in missed economic growth by 2030, according to new research by Kingfisher, owner of Screwfix, B&Q and TradePoint, in partnership with economics consultancy Cebr. The UK is cur
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Cruden Homes has lodged a planning application with Scottish Borders Council for the construction of 70 new homes in Jedburgh, specifically for social rent. These homes are set to occupy the previous location of Howdenburn Primary School on Lothian Road, a site left vacant since the school's closure
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East Lothian Council has launched a new grant fund, the Regeneration Project Capital Fund, to support community groups and organisations with capital funding for regeneration projects. The fund has been developed and funded through the Scottish Government’s Place-based Investment Programme (PB
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Designs based on the community’s ideas for transforming some of the lanes connected to Wick High Street will be revealed at an event in the town in November. The Royal Burgh of Wick Community Council and the Highland Council successfully applied for Sustrans Scotland’s Pocket Places Prog
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