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Scotland’s commercial property market continues to see increased interest as both investor and occupier demand rose firmly in the first quarter of the year, according to the latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Commercial Property Monitor. Overall occupier demand rose at the
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Forth Valley College has received a £259,000 funding boost from the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) to help attract the next generation of engineers in Scotland’s Central Belt. The college, which has campuses in Alloa, Falkirk and Stirling, has been awarded
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A new housing development is being planned for a 12.5-hectare site in Dundonald, South Ayrshire.
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South Ayrshire Council has approved plans for a six-flat development on the site of the former Prestwick Health and Fitness Club. The application, submitted by Bothwell-based Logan Bay Ltd with Robert Potter & Partners as agents, outlines a modern residential block designed to complement the coa
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A construction director from North Berwick is combining his passion for cycling and his job in housebuilding to head to Malawi in Africa to help build new homes for some of the world’s most vulnerable people. Andrew Fergusson (55), known as Gus to his friends, works for housebuilder Robertson
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The demolition of a building known as "Britain's biggest man cave" has cost around £220,000 in taxpayers' money.
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Surveying practice Trident Building Consultancy has promoted Ross McDermott to the newly created position of head of Scotland. With offices in Edinburgh and Glasgow, the firm believes the move will help drive growth and efficiencies, and identify skills gaps and introduce new service lines.
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Professional management services and construction software provider Apsis Business Components has been appointed by EBS Construction to provide operational and software service support. Based in Govan, EBS Construction provides property repair, maintenance and masonry services for both private and c
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The Scottish Building Federation (SBF) has appointed Ross Mathie as its new technical and commercial manager. He will take over the role from Ian Honeyman, who will shortly retire after making a considerable contribution to the work of the federation throughout his career.
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A report into the positive outcomes delivered by Morris & Spottiswood Group in the communities where it works has found that the construction end-to-end service provider generated £79 million of social value throughout 2024.
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Story Homes has submitted a full planning application for a proposed new phase of development at its Summerpark site in Dumfries.
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A major residential-led mixed-use development on the outskirts of Ayr has secured planning approval by the narrowest of margins. South Ayrshire Council’s Regulatory Panel was evenly split on the proposal for 350 homes along with retail and hospitality components near the Holmston Roundabout. T
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A proposed residential scheme in Highland Perthshire has cleared its first major planning hurdle.
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Musselburgh Windsor Community Football Club’s Under 8 girls’ team have new club training tops thanks to Bellway Homes. The housebuilder donated £450 to enable the purchase of the new kit.
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Plans are moving forward for a new affordable housing development in Rattray, with final proposals now being prepared. A proposal of application notice was presented to Perth and Kinross Council’s Planning and Placemaking Committee on Wednesday, April 16.
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