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A Dundee construction firm is challenging Angus Council’s decision to reject its proposal for 15 new flats in Arbroath town centre, next to the Webster Theatre. George Martin Builders had its planning application refused in December under delegated powers. One key objection came from the counc
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West Lothian Council has approved the design details for a new housing estate on the outskirts of East Calder, nearly four years after initially rejecting the plans.
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A Stirling-based charity has launched a new circular construction hub to sell excess and reclaimed construction materials at affordable prices to the community.
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Campion Homes has marked the final handover of its affordable housing development at Kinross Road in Leslie.
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An antiques expert tricked the Palace of Versailles into buying fake 18th century royal chairs, a court has heard. Pontoise Criminal Court, near Paris, was told that Bill Pallot, 61, convinced the palace to pay €840,000 for two chairs that its experts thought had belonged to the Comtesse du Bar
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Jocelyne Fleming, senior policy & public affairs officer – Scotland, continues the CIOB Column by detailing the ongoing collaboration in evidence within the construction sector but adds that more is required to deliver lasting change. It is a distinct privilege to work in Scotland’s
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Fleming welcomed cabinet secretary for health and social care Neil Gray to ‘top out’ Bishopton and Dargavel’s new healthcare facility earlier this month.
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DM Hall is enhancing the strength and experience of its West of Scotland commercial valuation team by bringing in highly experienced property professional Iain McGhee as a consultant. Iain, who hails from Kilmarnock, will be based initially in the firm’s Glasgow city centre office, but will su
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As part of its ongoing commitment to working in partnership with local communities, at the launch of its Sibbalds Wynd development in Bathgate, housebuilder, Taylor Wimpey East Scotland teamed up with The School Bank West Lothian to announce that it will donate £25 for each new home sold
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Scotland’s largest construction trade association SELECT continues to draw cross-party support for its activities in its 125th year, with another prominent MSP publicly supporting its campaign for protection of title for electricians. Scottish Green Party co-leader and former minister for gree
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The first iteration of the masterplan for the proposed Center Parcs village in the Scottish Borders has been unveiled, providing an exciting glimpse into the future of the development.
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Scottish housebuilder Cruden has made a £2,000 donation to the Mayfield and Easthouses Development Trust (MAEDT) in support of community projects under its Newbyres site, in partnership with Midlothian Council. The donation is divided into two £1,000 contributions, one supporting the Tru
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The first phase of housing at Castlehill Road, Wishaw, is now complete, taking forward North Lanarkshire Council regeneration plans to deliver new housing, amenities and green spaces, transforming and connecting the local community.
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The Existing Homes Alliance has gathered signatures from 25 organisations calling on the First Minister to fulfil his promise to introduce a Heat in Buildings Bill before the window for legislation closes imminently due to the election.
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Work is set to start soon on the new RNLI lifeboat station in Anstruther.
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