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The Scottish Government has announced that it will abandon its flagship plan to require homeowners to switch to greener heating systems shortly after purchasing a new home, a decision which has sparked a diverse range of reactions from political leaders, environmental groups, and industry represent
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Glasgow-based design practice Threesixty Architecture has been appointed to draw up fresh plans for the city's Buchanan Galleries. The Architects Journal reports that Landec, the site owner, appointed Threesixty Architecture to replace Foster + Partners on the project to develop the 1990s struc
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Demand from prospective homebuyers in Scotland rose in February according to the latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) residential market survey, and surveyors anticipate that sales activity will increase this year.
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People considering building their own home are once again being encouraged to sign up to the Aberdeenshire Self-Build Register. Launched in October 2023, the register asks people to provide basic information around their requirements and what type of plot they are looking for.
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An update on the progress of the Inner East Strategic Development Framework (SDF) was recently given to a Glasgow City Council committee.
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Electrical equipment and engineering supplier for harsh & hazardous environments Dron & Dickson Ltd has announced it is investing over £100,000 to become net zero by 2030. The funding will go towards sustainable practices across the Scottish firm's portfolio. As part of its nationwide
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The Highland Council has given its backing to the West of Orkney Windfarm’s offshore plans.
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“What is the future of structural design, and what will be the role of the structural engineer in this future?” asks James Norman, Professor of Sustainable Design at the University of Bristol, in his introduction to The future of structural design, a new thought leadership book launched
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Betts Associates, a Deeside based civil and structural engineering consultancy, has appointed an experienced North West business entrepreneur as non-executive director and has worked with the directors in restructuring its management team as the business looks to strengthen services and strive for g
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Engineers will be working around-the-clock on the Inverclyde lines between Saturday (March 15) and Tuesday (March 18) to deliver more than £14 million of investment in renewing vital infrastructure.
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Councillors have unanimously agreed an option which will see Aboyne Bridge undergo limited strengthening and repair to enable it to re-open with an 18-tonne vehicle limit. The £1.5-3 million proposal approved by Aberdeenshire Council’s Marr Area Committee this week will see vertical &lsq
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Fife College’s new Dunfermline campus has received a significant boost thanks to a donation of 20,000 bricks from Persimmon Homes North Scotland. The bricks were officially handed over by James MacKay, managing director of Persimmon North Scotland, in the presence of Shirley-Anne Sommerville,
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A development of high-rise buildings in Germany that were supposed to form the word 'HOME' on completion has been left in an unfortunate position after an investor pulled out of the 'M' building. The new Franklin district is being built on what was once Germany's largest US military base in Mannheim
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Construction and property consultancy Thomas & Adamson has appointed Alison Kilgour as business development director to support the firm’s growth throughout the UK. Alison has previously held director-level roles at several construction and property businesses. Her career began as a quanti
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Environmental design, building services and lighting design consultancy Atelier Ten has appointed two new directors in Scotland. Alan Maxwell has assumed the role of Scotland director, while Gordon Black takes on the position of director in Glasgow.
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