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A partnership between Dundee City Council and a local charity has been agreed this week which will see an ageing community centre demolished and replaced with a new building. The current Kirkton Community Centre will be closed and razed to pave the way for the purpose-built facility on the same site
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Aberdeen-headquartered construction industry consultancy McLeod + Aitken has undergone a management buyout (MBO), in a deal worth over £10 million. Existing directors Graeme Beaton, Mark Hirst, Alistair Seel and Grant Jamieson have assumed control from Duncan Moir, Mike Shirreffs and Matt
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Morton Fraser MacRoberts (MFMac) has been reappointed by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) to provide legal services in Scotland. Having acted for it for over 22 years, the firm has built a strong relationship with the MoD in Scotland and has been directly awarded this exclusive contract to continue to
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Laura Baron, head of sustainability at Purcell, emphasises the need for a mindset shift to prioritise sensitive retrofit in preserving existing and historic buildings. Joining other industry leaders, Laura will spotlight the importance of policy-driven change and upskilling at all levels to drive su
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Work is now well underway on the latest North Ayrshire Council housing development in the Garnock Valley.
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Groups in South Queensferry have the opportunity to apply for up to £1000 of funding for local projects, thanks to a new initiative between Queensferry & District Community Council (QDCC) and Cala Homes (East).
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A unique project which puts Google Street View users at the heart of renewable energy projects has been launched. From a hydropower plant deep beneath a mountain to the top of a wind turbine, Scottish Renewables’ Renewables360 is a global first-of-its-kind.
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A housebuilding firm has been fined after instructing workers to carry out land clearance which obstructed and damaged a large active badger sett.
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East Renfrewshire Council has confirmed a revised completion date of summer 2025 for its Aurs Road improvement project.
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As Careers in Construction Month comes to a close, Heather Holbrook, partner at Thomas & Adamson, argues that diverse roles and flexible career pathways need to be highlighted to take advantage of shifting industry perceptions. Construction has never enjoyed the best reputation as a career desti
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Deputy first minister Kate Forbes has confirmed £10 million in funding from the Scottish Government through the Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal for the ambitious Destination Tweed programme. Whilst the overall programme is made up of 13 projects, the £10m from the Borderlands Inclusive
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Turnberry Homes has appointed Amanda Keenan as commercial director as the company continues to expand its developments across the west of Scotland. Ms Keenan brings over 20 years of experience in the housing sector, having worked for major developers, including CALA Homes and Persimmon.
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INSUREPAIR, the all-trades insurance reinstatement firm, has stepped up its sustainability drive by taking delivery of its first electric car.
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Balfour Beatty has appointed Rudolph (Rudy) Wynter as a non-executive director with effect from 1 December 2024. Rudy has over 35 years’ experience in the gas and electricity industry where he has served in many leadership and senior operational roles with his most recent roles as president, N
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Ahead of the expected announcement from Chancellor Rachel Reeves that £1.4 billion will be spent to fix 'crumbling schools' in tomorrow's Budget, Isla Jackson, director of the Glasgow office at engineering firm Civic Engineers, outlines how this should play out following Scotland's RAAC crisis
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