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Planning applications for new homes near well-connected train stations in England will receive a default “yes” in future if they meet certain rules, the UK government has announced.
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City of Edinburgh Council leader Cllr Jane Meagher believes more affordable homes could be delivered through improved partnership approaches. Scotland's housing crisis isn't just a statistic.
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A construction team in the US is turning a worksite into something special for young hospital patients nearby by hiding a life-sized Waldo (Wally for our UK readers) for them to find from their windows.
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New findings from a survey of planners by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) have painted a worrying picture for communities across Scotland, revealing that 66% of respondents in the public sector lack the capacity to meet demand.
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Tillicoultry Quarries has appointed four key members to its team. The quarrying and construction materials business said the skills of the new additions map directly to the company’s current priorities: regional integration and commercial development in England, operational excellence and
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Asset manager Octopus Capital has raised an additional £100 million for its Affordable Housing Fund, with the Scottish National Investment Bank (SNIB) providing £50m of the funding. As an impact investor, aiming to secure both commercial returns and societal benefit, the bank’s fun
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A public consultation on plans for the new road from Motherwell to Ravenscraig is open.
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More than £1 million is being invested in the Stranraer railway line this month as Network Rail carries out essential improvements.
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West Lothian Council has submitted a funding request for Winchburgh Railway Station to the Scottish Government.
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A comprehensive training initiative has been launched that is designed specifically for women working within the built environment.
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The Alliance for Sustainable Building Products (ASBP) and Built Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST) have unveiled a strategic partnership to drive sustainable transformation in the built environment across the UK.
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Highland construction company Capstone Construction has made a key senior appointment with the installation of Michael Cameron as operations director. Coming as the company experiences a period of strong growth in both the residential and commercial sectors, Cameron will play a key role in supportin
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Two of the UK’s biggest housebuilders have reported mixed trading updates ahead of this month’s Autumn Budget, highlighting affordability pressures and uncertainty in the housing market.
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Springfield Properties plans to build 360 more houses at its Dykes of Gray development located on the edge of Dundee.
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A French man who found a treasure trove of gold bars and coins when he dug up his garden to build a swimming pool may be forced to hand over the hoard to their heirs of its presumed original owner.
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