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The transformation of Inverness Castle will see the historic ‘rose window’, saved from a former Methodist church in the city, being incorporated into interior design for the building. The ‘rose window’ in its home in the now-demolished former church on Inglis Street (Image cr
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The construction industry will require the equivalent of 22,500 new roles to be created by 2028 to ensure the Scottish Government’s commitment to achieving Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045 is on track, according to a new report by the Construction Industry Training Board (CI
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The Scottish Government has launched a consultation relating to proposals for regulations on the content, preparation, submission and registration of Local Place Plans (LPP's). The right for community bodies to prepare their own LPPs is a new opportunity being added into Scotland's planning system.&
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Developer Vastint Hospitality has submitted its planning application for a mixed-use development including 221 apartments for a large vacant site beside Glasgow's High Street station.
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The promise of affordable idyllic island life awaits ten lucky householders as a new neighbourhood nears completion on the Isle of Bute.
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West Lothian Council has approved plans for a new housing development in the village of Kirknewton Developer CC Drummond learned on March 1 that planning permission in principle has been granted for 48 new residential units.
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New energy efficiency training funding has been made available for people resident in Scotland who have lost their jobs or are at risk of redundancy as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Energy Skills Partnership (ESP) will be distributing funding through the National Transition Training Fund (N
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Campaigning trade association SNIPEF has welcomed an in-depth report published by the Construction Industry Coronavirus Forum (CICV Forum) which is aimed at helping public bodies make decisions on where public funding in construction gives the highest economic returns to help support a gre
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Dunfermline-based furniture and fitout specialist Deanestor has completed a contract worth over £1 million on behalf of Morrison Construction for the manufacture and installation of fixed furniture for The Barony Campus in Cumnock, East Ayrshire.
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Martin Poole has joined the senior management team at Ogilvie Construction as estimating director. He will play a key role in leading the pre-construction team to develop projects from inception through handover to onsite operations.
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The Construction Industry Coronavirus Forum (CICV Forum) has called for a dedicated Scottish Minister for Construction as it published its first-ever manifesto detailing the crucial steps which need to be taken to secure a viable and sustainable future for the sector. Acting through the CICV Fo
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College students in the fields of construction and engineering are among those to be prioritised for a return to on-campus learning from next month, First Minister announced yesterday. Unveiling the Scottish Government's roadmap out of lockdown, Nicola Sturgeon said she expects that students wi
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Drew Hay, the boss of Perth-based Balhousie Windows, has expressed his frustration at the Scottish Government for continuing to enforce a COVID-19 lockdown that prevents work being completed in homes unless it is essential maintenance.
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Organisations in the construction sector are being warned to expect a rise in the number of adjudications around contracts as government support comes to an end and cash becomes scarce for many businesses. Companies that might have a claim in a construction contract or might be on the receiving
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