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Universal pledges £5 billion investment in first UK resort

OVER £5 billion has been pledged to be invested in the Universal United Kingdom Resort during its expected five years of construction. The commitment, from...
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Ralph Sayer makes milestone appointment as part of expansion strategy

NAPIER University law graduate Megan Kane has created history as the first solicitor to train and qualify with legal firm and estate agent practice...
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Plans progress for Moray’s Hillside Farm masterplan

A public consultation has been launched in Moray, following planning approval for the Hillside Farm masterplan in Dufftown. The masterplan sets out a vision for...
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Entries sought for Accelerate to Zero Awards 2026

ENTRIES have opened for the Accelerate to Zero Awards, which recognise the businesses, organisations, and individuals making significant contributions to decarbonising Scotland's built environment. Winners...
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Barratt and David Wilson employees clean up with volunteering initiatives

EMPLOYEES at Barratt and David Wilson Homes Scotland dedicated 2,746 hours of their time to community causes in 2025. The total reflects the efforts of...
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Dandara Scotland celebrates double shortlisting at national awards

DANDARA Scotland is celebrating after being shortlisted in two categories at this year’s Premier Guarantee Excellence Awards, recognising outstanding achievements in housebuilding, site management...
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City Building team completes West Highland Way charity challenge

A team from Glasgow-based City Building has raised more than £28,000 for The Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice after completing the 96-mile West...
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Builders urged to act immediately to avoid site shutdowns in silica dust crackdown

THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has warned builders they risk having sites shut down immediately if they fail to comply with a new...

Great Cumbrae solar project progresses

A North Ayrshire Council partnership project has seen more than 30 homes on Great Cumbrae being fitted with solar panels and battery storage systems....

Plans launched for build of major data centre in Fife

ILI Group has submitted an application for planning permission in principle for Cato, a proposed 600MW hyperscale data centre near Auchtertool in Fife. The development...
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Glasgow event highlights need for leadership and accountability in construction procurement

HARPER Macleod and AtkinsRéalis recently hosted an event that focused on enhancing quality and successfully implementing Scotland's Construction Accord. The Blueprint 2026, held at Citation...

Edinburgh set for £207m investment in council housing

OVER £207 million is to be spent on improving and expanding council housing across Edinburgh this financial year, the capital's local authority has announced. Members...
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Lanes Group poised for next chapter as CEO steps down

DRAINAGE and wastewater specialist Lanes Group has announced that CEO Wayne Earnshaw is to step back from the day-to-day management of the business and take...

MTM Construction to lead next phase of Aberdeenshire development

KNIGHT Property Group has appointed Aberdeen-based MTM Construction to lead the next phase of speculative commercial development at Kingshill Park in Westhill. The work will see...
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Balfour Beatty confirms leadership changes to ‘sharpen focus on customers and core growth markets’

BALFOUR Beatty has announced a series of leadership changes in the UK, which bring together the group’s capabilities across transport, energy and defence. UK Defence,...

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Why Scotland’s communities should be at the heart of land reform

Pauline Smith, chief executive at Development Trusts Association Scotland, says community ownership is a practical response to urban, rural and island need SINCE 2000, community...

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