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‘Exemplary’ Fife learning hub set to welcome first pupils

THE new Woodmill and St Columba’s RC High School has officially opened its doors. Located within the new Dunfermline Learning Campus, this 'exemplary' learning...

Sequestration limit change could lead to flurry of bankruptcies

THE reduction of the limit for sequestration proceedings at the end of this week could spark a flurry of smaller businesses in Scotland being...
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£50m A9 dualling shortlist revealed

TRANSPORT Scotland has announced the names of four bidders competing to win the contract to deliver the first A9 dualling scheme between Kincraig and Dalraddy. The...

Stewart Milne Group predicts improved profits following ‘transitional’ financial year

STEWART Milne Group has revealed its 'strongest ever' level of forward sales and predicted 'greatly improved' trading and profits for the year ahead. The housebuilder...

RAAC to ruin: sector must learn lesson that cheap material comes at a cost

Following the news that hundreds of residents in Aberdeen’s Balnagask area are to be relocated after RAAC panels were found in around 500 homes,...

Youngsters get a ‘passport to work’ on old buildings

Project Scotland reports on a new initiative to tackle skills shortages and preserve historic landmarks AS rising tuition fees for secondary education continue to price gifted...

Green light for Dandara Living’s City Wharf development in Glasgow

DANDARA Living has been granted planning permission by Glasgow City Council to develop City Wharf, a project comprising apartments and residential amenity, student accommodation...

Construction sector marks Scottish Apprenticeship Week

A number of organisations in the construction industry are marking Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2021, which runs from March 1-5. Glasgow-based City Building has taken the opportunity...

Holyrood urged to adopt five-point plan to support construction industry

THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has developed a five-point plan to help construction contractors cope with the Covid-19 crisis. The organisation, which comprises 23...

Scottish construction sector given green light to begin restart plan

NICOLA Sturgeon has confirmed that Scotland's construction industry can begin phase one of its restart plan on May 29. Speaking today (May 28), Scotland's first...

Landmark Dundee railway project complete

CONSTRUCTION work has been completed at the £28.5 million Dundee Railway Station. The station forms part of Dundee City Council’s regeneration programme and has been tipped...

Keltbray launches concrete frame business after Dunne asset acquisition

Keltbray Group has launched a reinforced concrete frame business in the wake of acquiring some of the assets of Bathgate-based Dunne Group, which went into...
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Over 1,800 affordable homes ‘stalled by funding cuts’

OVER 1,800 new affordable homes have been stalled as a result of funding cuts to the affordable housing supply programme (AHSP), Homes for Scotland...
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Scottish Government ‘can no longer ignore housing crisis’

HOMES for Scotland has said the Scottish Government can no longer ignore the 'housing crisis' after new figures revealed completions and starts across all...
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CITB in construction colleges U-turn

CITB has announced it is no longer planning to sell its construction colleges at Bircham Newton in Norfolk and Inchinnan in Renfrewshire. The decision comes after...

“Landmark” Inverness Justice Centre starts to take shape

A major milestone has been achieved in the construction of the new Inverness Justice Centre. Main contractor Robertson has poured more than 5000 cubic metres...
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‘Best development site in Scotland’ put up for sale

A 186-acre development site adjacent to Edinburgh Airport has been put up for sale. The site offers a ‘blank canvas to create a vibrant hub for...

Stewart Milne Group reports rise in profit and turnover

STEWART Milne Group has announced a £36 million increase in turnover and a £12.7 million rise in profit. The housebuilder hailed a 'strong recovery' in...

Scots businesses join forces to turn up the heat on energy training

TWO Scottish heating firms have joined forces to launch what has been described as the country’s first community-focused energy training academy. The project will be...
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Work begins on fourth section of A9 Dualling programme

CONSTRUCTION work has commenced on the fourth section of the A9 Dualling programme at the Tay Crossing to Ballinluig. The opening of the site compound...