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The Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) has launched a new pledge which aims to help more housing organisations tackle domestic abuse. A development of CIH’s original Make a Stand pledge, which is designed for social landlords, the Make a Stand supporters’ pledge is aimed at organisatio

The winners of the Mates in Mind Impact Awards 2019 were revealed a ceremony last week. Adjudicated by an independent panel of leading industry experts, the awards aim to recognise and celebrate the effort and good work of large organisations, SMEs and individuals across the UK to improve the mental

Edinburgh-based investment 9 West has introduced the funding for an off market £55.2 million deal for a South Korean asset management business to acquire commercial property in Scotland. Robbie Moir from 9 West secured funding from Hyundai Asset Management Co. Ltd to purchase prime office spac

The billionaire ruler of Dubai is seeking to add nine extra rooms at his Scottish Highlands retreat, despite having just received planning permission to bring the number of rooms to 58. Vice-president of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid al-Maktoum, has applied for the rooms in a

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An ambitious five-year investment plan worth £253 million is set to deliver significant improvements to council homes across North Lanarkshire. North Lanarkshire Council said the investment will benefit tenants by cutting energy costs and making their homes more comfortable to live in.

Revised plans for a crucial part of a massive regeneration of Ravenscraig have been approved by the Glasgow City Region councils. North Lanarkshire Council said the Ravenscraig Infrastructure Access (RIA) project will generate more than 6,500 jobs and around £360 million per year for the local

The size and value of project management to the UK economy and society has been benchmarked for the first time in a major new report. Commissioned by the Association for Project Management (APM) and conducted by PwC UK, research has identified that project management in the UK generates around &poun

Scotland will need to build 13 new secondary schools or 453 additional secondary school classrooms to meet a growing demand for higher education spaces across the country, according to a new report. The latest research by public sector procurement specialist Scape Group has found that Scotland&rsquo

Output in the UK construction sector has continued to fall despite a slight increase last month. Figures published today by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that although this month's figures have seen a rise in output by 0.4% and a 1.1% rise in new work respectively, the three-month on

International construction and property consultancy Thomas & Adamson has strengthened its senior management by promoting three key team members. Heather Holbrook will take on the role of regional director within the company’s cost management division.

The design and build extension at Muller Milk and Ingredients’ factory in Bellshill has been completed by Clark Contracts. The works included the construction of a two storey extension to accommodate additional employee welfare and office facilities to increase the production capacity at the B

Plans for a £1.5 million extension to Buchan House in Peterhead have been agreed with work due to begin on site mid-May. The additional space will provide accommodation for Police Scotland, along with shared office space for Aberdeenshire Council and police colleagues to work alongside each ot

Mike Cooper has announced his retirement from Orkney Care and Repair following a successful and extensive career spanning over 30 years. The service, which helps older people maintain their independence and quality of life at home, has been improving homes and lives in Orkney since 1988 with Mr Coop

A religious order has been told to reinstate an historic castle folly that it partly demolished. The Sisters of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary had demolished almost the entire 19th century folly on the grounds of the former Bessborough Mother and Baby Home in Cork.