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Business minister Ivan McKee has called for businesses to consider how they can ramp up the manufacturing of construction materials in Scotland. As a result of a global shortage of materials, caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the Scottish Government has been working with businesses to explore how
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Plans to build six new flats in St Andrews have been refused on appeal as concerns were voiced that they would “damage” a conservation area. The Scottish Government planning appeals division said Eastacre Development’s proposal for a block on Doubledykes Road would “imbalance
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Aberdeenshire Council has unveiled the first glimpse of its new public realm project at Peterhead’s Drummers Corner as it confirmed that there will be a slight delay to completion.
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New build home warranty and insurance provider NHBC has announced a new partnership with the Associated Retirement Community Operators (ARCO) to support the growing demand within the retirement living sector. Retirement communities combine independent living for older people, through them renti
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Provisional data from the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) has shown that a total of 142 workers were killed at work in Great Britain in 2020/21, an increase of 29 from the previous year. In statistical terms, the number of deaths in 2019/20 (113) was low compared to other recent years and t
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The Scottish Government has announced a new ten-year National Strategy which it said will drive Scotland’s economic transformation as the country recovers from the coronavirus pandemic and transitions to a net-zero economy. Working to unleash entrepreneurial potential and grow Scotland’s
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The Eden Project and Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc (MSIP) have announced a strategic partnership that aims to deliver regeneration and inclusive economic growth across Dundee. A joint venture between Michelin, Dundee City Council and Scottish Enterprise, MSIP is a world-class Innovation Parc for
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New plans have been unveiled to create a walkway on the banks of an East Renfrewshire reservoir following a soar in visitors numbers and a change in the way people use the area. East Renfrewshire Council said its revised £19.5 million upgrade will redevelop Aurs Road to create improved wa
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Construction output fell 0.8% in May 2021 with anecdotal evidence from businesses suggesting the adverse weather conditions being a contributing factor, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
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Pitched roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles has been handpicked by the UK Government as a great example of a business ‘building back better’ with a special visit from the Secretary of State for Scotland. The firm was chosen to welcome Alister Jack MP to the 11-acre Halleaths site i
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Around 10% of Scottish construction businesses and sub-contractors could close by the end of 2022 following the expiration of Covid-19 supports, a construction sector restructuring specialist at Azets has warned. The Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 introduced a number of temporary measu
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A painter who suffered fatal head injuries after falling from a ladder during the construction of The Event Complex Aberdeen may have suffered a "cardiac episode", a fatal accident inquiry has concluded. Kevin Stewart, 51, died in hospital on 15 September 2018 after an accident on 3 September 2018,
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A consultation has been launched on a proposal to convert the Cowan's Close depot on the south side of Edinburgh into new specially-designed wheelchair accessible homes. The City of Edinburgh Council's cleansing depot is set to close under a review of council sites.
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Glasgow-based construction and manufacturing group CCG (Scotland) Ltd has launched a new range of PVCu windows and doors in partnership with global supplier, REHAU. The new product range will be developed using REHAU UK’s fabrication and R&D services, located across the
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