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Following on from the recent Scottish Budget, Jim Baxter, who has been financial director at Allanwater Homes for the past 27 years, outlines what he believes can be done to help address Scotland’s housing shortage, alongside his thoughts on improving the country’s planning system. The c
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Urbanite Living has completed construction of its new student accommodation development at Jocelyn Square in Glasgow city centre.
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The company behind plans for a £40 million holiday resort next to Loch Lomond, which were rejected for a second time in September, has submitted an appeal to the Scottish Government.
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Rettie's land and development team has advised on over £750 million worth of residential property projects during 2024, equating to over 2,200 residential units during the year. Development partners and clients included Thriving Investments, Forth Ports, CCG, S1 Developments, and Moda.
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A bid to deliver new homes on a former hospital site in Dundee has been allowed to proceed by the Scottish Government. NHS Tayside had a planning in principle application to convert the land at Royal Liff Hospital into residential use and build up to 58 homes refused by Dundee City Council last
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Monthly construction output is estimated to have grown by 0.4% in volume terms in November 2024, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
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In a joint Construction Leaders interview with Colin Cardwell, Gareth Edwards and Andrew Rae explore how they’ve built a thriving construction and renewables business, their approach to navigating industry challenges, and their commitment to delivering social housing, commercial projects, and
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Savills Affordable Housing Consultancy has added to its expertise with three new appointments including from the Bank of England and a CEO from a recently merged housing association. Alan Ward has joined as an associate consultant, Eleanor Hudson as a governance, risk and regulation consultant and L
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More than £2.4 million of improvements to council houses in Dundee could be agreed by councillors next week.
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Ayrshire-based Green Home Systems has reported a 208% increase in turnover, rising from £6 million to £17m for the year ending 30 June 2024. The company, specialising in domestic energy efficiency retrofits, attributes its growth to a strategic expansion of its services and partnerships.
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Clark Contracts has completed the construction of a new £5 million purpose-built B&Q store in Galashiels, Tweedbank.
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Scarborough Group International (SGI) has confirmed the appointment of its core design and delivery team to lead the redevelopment of the former Younger Building in West Edinburgh. The announcement follows SGI’s acquisition of the property from a client of OakNorth Bank in March 2025 and coinc
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Bancon Homes has added to its leadership team with the promotion of Andy Stewart to technical and planning director. A qualified architect and certified Passivhaus designer, Andy brings extensive experience in residential design, planning, and sustainable development. Before joining Bancon Homes in
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CR Smith has been appointed by Wellhouse Housing Association to begin a major window and door replacement programme, following a competitive tender and a successful pilot project. Bill Black, maintenance manager for Wellhouse Housing Association, said: “We are committed to providing good quali
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Duns-based Fleming Homes has celebrated the remarkable careers of two exceptional team members.
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