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Southside Housing Association has received all necessary statutory consents to convert the former police station at 86 Craigie Street, Strathbungo, into new homes for social rent. The building was acquired from Police Scotland two years ago, and the Association has since been working to secure fundi
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The contract for the Portree Link Road on the Isle of Skye has been awarded to Strath Civil Engineering Ltd. The £1.9 million contract for the construction of the last section of the northern distributor road around Portree will begin in 2026, thanks to funding from the Scottish Government and
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The Finishes and Interiors Sector (FIS) has become the first trade association in the UK to be awarded Gold Status by the Conflict Avoidance Coalition (CAC), marking a significant milestone in the organisation’s journey in encouraging a more collaborative and responsible approach to contractin
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The Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) has sponsored and published freely available new guidance to support building project teams to assess and track embodied carbon in-line with the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard. Developed by expert authors from Arup and WSP, the practical 'how
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A wind farm worker who was secretly siphoning electricity to mine cryptocurrency has avoided jail. The man, a technical manager for Nordex in the Netherlands, admitted setting up crypto miners at wind farms in Gieterveen and Waardpolder, according to The Register.
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Angus Council planners have recommended approval for two significant housing developments in Arbroath, representing a combined investment of £13 million and the creation of more than 60 new homes. The first project involves the £7 million redevelopment of the former St Thomas RC Primary
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Glasgow City Council is set to launch a design competition to redevelop two fire-ravaged tenement sites at Albert Cross in Pollokshields, aiming to restore the area’s heritage and vitality while addressing long-standing dereliction. Two B-listed tenement buildings at the heart of Albert Drive
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Aberdeenshire Council’s new affordable housing plan could see more than 2,000 new homes delivered across the area over the next five years. The Strategic Housing Investment Plan (SHIP) outlines the council’s affordable housing priorities for 2026-2031 in support of the local housing stra
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A pre-determination hearing will be held on Wednesday 26 November to discuss a planning application for the construction and operation of a 400 kV air insulated substation and associated infrastructure at Fetteresso Forest, Stonehaven. The plans include the construction and operation of the 400 kV a
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Kingdom Housing Association has submitted a planning application to redevelop the James Bank Centre in Dunfermline to make a continuing contribution to supporting people experiencing homelessness in Fife. Currently configured as hostel-style accommodation, the new plans will deliver high-quality, en
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The demolition of a former fire station and pump house in Musselburgh got underway yesterday. The building on Station Road has been deemed a health and safety risk following an extensive review process.
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The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has launched a consultation on proposals to improve the application of the Control of Asbestos Regulations and guidance around asbestos management to help protect workers and building users. The proposals aim to enhance protections in areas where asbestos remain
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A trio of thieves disguised as construction workers stole a safe containing more than $3.2 million worth of jewellery from a New York home last month, police said. The suspects, dressed in neon vests and hard hats, broke into the Jamaica Hills residence through a back door around 2 p.m. on Oct. 16 b
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Shawbrook has completed a multi-million-pound facility to support Carmichael Homes in delivering The Moorings, a 40-unit residential scheme in Falkirk. Located in the commuter village of Reddingmuirhead, the new development will transform a former brownfield industrial site on the banks of the Union
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