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The substantial, long-term contribution to the Scottish economy of HFD Property Group’s new office development at 177 Bothwell Street in Glasgow has been outlined in an independent report. Carried out by economic and social research consultant EKOS, the economic impact research shows the new b
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The Scottish property market enjoyed a sharp rise in sales following Boris Johnson’s General Election win, new research from Aberdein Considine has found.
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New immigration plans unveiled by the UK Government today will hamper the construction industry’s capacity to deliver on key projects, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has warned.
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A study is underway into the feasibility of replacing Scotland’s second busiest ferry service with a fixed link bridge or tunnel. The Highland Council, HITRANS and Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) are joint funding the study at the Corran Narrows in Lochaber.
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Morris & Spottiswood’s strategic development director, Viv Sutherland, argues that the Brexit Transition Period is of vital importance to the UK construction sector. Brexit may have slipped down the news agenda for the moment, but the importance of the next few months to the future of the
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Cumbernauld’s local economy is enjoying a significant economic boost from the completion of a £20 million retail development by Glasgow-based property development company London & Scottish Investments.
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The Royal Institution for Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has shortlisted 35 of the country’s most impactful construction projects for its prestigious Social Impact Awards, Scotland. Published today, the shortlisted construction schemes in the RICS Social Impact Awards, Scotland include:
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Councillors in East Lothian have agreed to spend more than £174 million over the next five years on building new council housing and modernising existing stock.
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LAR Housing Trust has submitted plans to transform a fire damaged B-listed tenement building at Glasgow Green into 45 affordable flats. The roof of the former hotel at Greenhead Street, which was known as the Inn on the Green, was destroyed by fire in 2014.
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CALA Homes (North) has outlined plans to deliver 47% more homes this year in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire following a record start to 2020. The company has kicked off the year reporting its strongest January sales and the opening of a new city centre premises.
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International law firm Pinsent Masons has launched a global guide to help the infrastructure sector to better deliver global mega infrastructure projects through Joint Ventures (JVs). The number of global mega projects, such as HS2 in the UK, is set to increase - with scale and stimulus measures lik
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SELECT has once again successfully renewed accreditation with the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) for its inspection activities. Accreditation against the internationally recognised standard for inspection bodies ISO/IEC 17020:2012 means SELECT continues to be officially recognised
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Fleming Buildings has been appointed by Renfrewshire Council to undertake the design and build of four early learning and childcare centres. (from left) Top row: Headteacher of Houston Primary School and Houston Early Learning and Childcare Centre, Jennifer Murray; director of children’s servi
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Four of Scotland’s most respected commercial property advisors have launched a brand new real estate investment and development advisory firm. (from left) Lismore directors Chris Macfarlane, Simon Cusiter, Richard Mackie and Colin Finlayson
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UK construction companies signalled a return to business activity growth during February, following a nine-month period of declining workloads.
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