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Persimmon is continuing to invest in its future talent pipeline following the recruitment of 10 new apprentices across its three operating businesses in Scotland. The apprentices are undertaking a mixture of bricklaying, carpentry & joinery, and painting & decorating modern apprenticeship fr

Procurement Hub and Places for People have been verified under Constructing Excellence’s ‘Gold Standard Verification Scheme’ for their Major Projects Framework (MPF2). Procurement Hub is part of Places for People, which now not only becomes the first social enterprise and the first

Glasgow City Region’s £1.13 billion City Deal continues to make significant progress since it started in 2014 with more than £495 million spent to date on infrastructure improvements and business and employment programmes, a new report published today has revealed. The latest Perfo

A planning application for the proposed refurbishment of the Calton Square office building, currently home to Baillie Gifford, has been submitted to the City of Edinburgh Council by Ardstone Capital on behalf of the building owners. The vision for Calton Square is to create a best-in-class office bu

A key legal ruling has opened the door to a significant rise in rent paid to landowners by telecom operators for siting masts on their property, according to independent property consultancy Galbraith. The Vache Farm case in the Upper Tribunal also confirmed that it would be appropriate to increase

McTaggart Construction’s managing director has been shortlisted for the UK Inspiring Women in Property Awards. It’s the latest accolade for Janice Russell after she was recently nominated and recognised by her peers for Outstanding Leadership in Home Building in the prestigious Homes For

Aberdeen equipment rental specialists First Integrated Solutions has completed a major acquisition which will see it expand into four new cities and extend its services across multiple sectors. The fast-growing firm has sealed a seven-figure deal to buy Tusk Lifting, which has depots in Middlesborou

Construction works have begun at a new private care home in the west end of Glasgow. Located on Anniesland Road, the 58-bedroom facility is set to regenerate surplus land adjacent to Yarrow Recreation Club which will in turn secure the long-term future of the much-valued, community asset.

Julie Moulsdale from Perceptive Communicators, who worked alongside the contractors on the Athlete's Village as well as some of the housing projects post-games, outlines how Glasgow's Commonwealth Games delivered a transformational journey for local communities. It is the only time I can ever rememb

After Labour announced a plan for a £1.8 billion investment in Britain’s port infrastructure, Ian Mockett, director, energy and marine at COWI, highlights the critical role of port infrastructure in the green transition. £1.8 billion is set to be invested in port infrastructure by

Craigie Hill Golf Club’s revised plans to create a community sport and leisure hub for Perth – based around a nine-hole course – will be unveiled at two Open Days this month. The golf club, which has been part of the city’s sporting landscape for more than 100 years, has take

Proposals to redevelop a former Glasgow nightclub into student accommodation have been recommended for approval. Real estate investor CA Ventures is seeking to deliver a purpose-built, managed student accommodation at the former Archaos nightclub site located at 21-41 Queen Street.

Plans have been submitted to transform the disused public toilets in Dundee into a vibrant two-storey cafe that aims to rejuvenate the area, the Courier has reported. The proposal involves the renovation of the former toilets located on Seabraes, just off Perth Road, by the property company that acq

Cala Management Limited has completed the purchase of a 5.87-acre site in Cathcart from Celeros Flow Technology. The housebuilder will now progress the delivery of The Foundry, a unique and sustainable new development featuring 254 much-needed new homes, including a high-quality selection of one-, t

A new survey by the plumbing and heating association SNIPEF has found that 68% of tradespeople have fallen victim to tool theft, with increasing incidents occurring not only on-site and from vans but also within their homes. Conducted in July, the survey of 700 SNIPEF members revealed that tool thef