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An update from administrators EY has revealed that collapsed Aberdeen services firm Richard Irvin and Sons owed more than £21 million when it collapsed last December with the loss of 109 jobs. The group, whose activities included facilities management (FM) and mechanical and electrical (M&

The time taken for planning decisions on major developments in Scotland, particularly housing, has improved with timings for smaller projects remaining stable, according to new figures. Statistics on quarterly planning performance from Scotland’s chief statistician found that the overall avera

Planning consultant Colin Lavety makes the case for housing land allocation decisions to be made at a national level which he argues would standardise the process and increase the number of homes being delivered. Encouraging local authorities to empower communities across Scotland is a man

Glasgow City Council could relocate its offices from the city centre to key regeneration areas across the city as part of a new strategy being considered to help the authority make best use of its property and land. The new Property and Land Strategy was mulled over by a committee yesterday with the

A new Moxy Hotel has opened its doors to guests at Edinburgh Airport, creating 36 jobs. The new build hotel, Moxy’s first in Edinburgh, was constructed by Clark Contracts and is located on the Royal Highland showground site.

After successfully delivering Phase 1 in July 2018, CCG Asset Management has been chosen to undertake a further phase of works as part of Linthouse Housing Association’s ambitious stock improvement programme that will see around a further 120 properties upgraded in the Govan area of Glasgow. C

Members of the public are invited to two consultation events on Saturday 9 February to find out more about the bid to conserve the historic Union Chain Bridge. Members of the project team and Friends of the Union Chain Bridge will be present at Hutton Village Hall from 11am to 1pm, then cross the bo

MIXED USE and NON-RESIDENTIAL Applicant: Structured House Group

Plans to convert Perth City Hall into a new museum and exhibition space have been approved by councillors. Mecanoo proposals to revamp the B-listed hall include two new entrances linked with an interior vennel space, a 70-cover licensed cafe, a three-story pavilion as part of the main hall and a sec

A senior site manager has represented his Midlothian development on the UK stage at the housebuilding industry’s most prestigious awards ceremony. Ian Welsh, senior site manager with CALA Homes (East), was crowned a runner-up in the Large Builder category for his work at Mayburn Park, Straiton

A new Protocol and toolkit that sets out practical advice on how landowners, land managers and communities can work together to make better and fairer decisions about land use has launched today by the Scottish Land Commission. The Protocol supports the Guidance on Engaging Communities in decisions

The UK Government has today confirmed its £100 million investment in the Ayrshire Growth Deal. Scottish secretary David Mundell made the announcement as he visited HALO Kilmarnock and Ayrshire College.

An Austrian-based specialist has been appointed to build an anaerobic digestion gas to grid plant at The Event Complex Aberdeen (TECA). The plant will take the city’s food waste, agricultural crops, and waste products to produce biogas to power the multi-million-pound new TECA arena, conferenc

One of Scotland’s most iconic structures could be saved from ruin and transformed into a modern multi-purpose venue in plans unveiled today. An official campaign launched to save Coats Memorial in Paisley will see a team of committed fundraisers aim to raise £1.5 million to breathe new l

MIXED USE and NON-RESIDENTIAL Applicant:  KED Properties