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West Highland Housing Association (WHHA) has appointed Oban-based Neil McGougan Ltd as the new contractor for its £4 million major works programme. The works will include the replacement of 150 kitchens, 400 bathrooms, 90 windows and doors and 150 heating upgrades.

The winners of the Mates in Mind Impact Awards 2019 were revealed a ceremony last week. Adjudicated by an independent panel of leading industry experts, the awards aim to recognise and celebrate the effort and good work of large organisations, SMEs and individuals across the UK to improve the mental

The Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) has launched a new pledge which aims to help more housing organisations tackle domestic abuse. A development of CIH’s original Make a Stand pledge, which is designed for social landlords, the Make a Stand supporters’ pledge is aimed at organisatio

Edinburgh-based investment 9 West has introduced the funding for an off market £55.2 million deal for a South Korean asset management business to acquire commercial property in Scotland. Robbie Moir from 9 West secured funding from Hyundai Asset Management Co. Ltd to purchase prime office spac

The billionaire ruler of Dubai is seeking to add nine extra rooms at his Scottish Highlands retreat, despite having just received planning permission to bring the number of rooms to 58. Vice-president of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid al-Maktoum, has applied for the rooms in a

Plans to transform the visitor experiences at Cardhu and Clynelish distilleries have been formally submitted as part of a major Johnnie Walker Scotch whisky investment programme. The detailed planning applications have been completed for both distilleries following community consultation events and

Arc-Tech (Scotland) Ltd has been granted a second major contract by main contractor ISG in the form of the Holyrood Distillery in Edinburgh. The mechanical and electrical services provider will assist in the conversion of a 180-year old Category B-Listed building that was part of the Edinburgh &

Tulloch Homes has reported a robust set of financial results as it hunts for more sites to develop. The Inverness-based firm credited strong market conditions for a 60% boost to profits.

Transport Scotland has announced its intention to award a £300,000 ground investigation contract at the A90 Laurencekirk Junction Improvement scheme to Allied Exploration and Geotechnics Ltd. Subject to completion of the mandatory standstill period, work is programmed to start in early May and

Planned works ranging from repairs and maintenance to upgrades will be taking place at 35 schools and nurseries during the Easter holidays as part of a major £47 million maintenance programme across Edinburgh. Improvements include roof repairs, lighting and ceiling upgrades, installing new boi

Isle of Mull contractor TSL has been awarded a £2.6 million contract to transform a derelict school in Oban into a thriving community hub. Oban Communities Trust made the appointment after it received the green light to start work on the main building at the Rockfield Centre.

Maryhill Housing has completed a £35.5 million funding renegotiation with its existing lender Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS). The announcement comes after the Association carried out a full review of its loan financing arrangements in 2018.

One hundred affordable homes are set to be delivered in Guardbridge as part of a massive expansion of the Fife village. Persimmon Homes North Scotland’s plans to build 335 houses and flats on two fields on the western edge of the village have been given the green light.

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the construction sector are falling victim to payment abuse and deserve better protection, a trade association has warned. In its submission to the Scottish Government’s economy, energy and fair work committee, which is undertaking an inquiry into t

Law firm Brodies has strengthened its Aberdeen housebuilding and planning teams with the appointment of a new partner. Elaine Farquharson-Black joins Brodies from Burness Paull where she was formerly head of both its planning division and property and infrastructure department.