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On the face of it…

THE next stage of a programme to improve the safety of Edinburgh Castle’s rock face has been revealed by Historic Scotland. A £1m project for...

Retro option

ALUMET’S retrofit system which was installed at its Warwickshire headquarters earlier this year was named ‘non-domestic retrofit project of the year’ at the recent...
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Henry Boot announce project team for AECC redevelopment

HENRY Boot Developments, Aberdeen City Council’s joint venture partner for the new Aberdeen Exhibition & Conference Centre, has revealed the team which will deliver...

All at sea

RAYNESWAY Construction has won two contracts for sea wall repairs. One is for Scottish Power at Longannet Power Station, the other for Fife Council...

Creating living space

HOUSE builder Wates Living Space has completed 29 homes in Cumbernauld for North Lanarkshire Council. The £2.7m development includes terraced and semi-detached houses. Meanwhile,...

Showing some consideration – Wates Living Space recognised

GLASGOW housing contractor Wates Living Space is celebrating after showing consideration on a trio of projects. The firm secured three national Considerate Constructors Scheme awards...

Cash for homes

More houses for rent could be built in Dundee after the Scottish Government announced an extra £1.1m worth of funding. The cash has been added...
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Fraudster gets jail sentence for £1m scam

A building boss has been jailed for 18 months after a £1m VAT fraud. An investigation by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) officials discovered that...
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Lottery win for famous theatre

GLASGOW’S Theatre Royal will close for just three months while work continues on the £11.5m project to build new public spaces at the famous...

Safety net

EXPERT advice and guidance for builders adapting to the new Health and Safety Executive (HSE) legislation on Fee For Intervention is now available from...

Fife plan approved

FIFE Council has approved publication of the first stage in a new local development plan that will replace the three existing local plans when...

Houses up

The number of new homes started in the year to September 2012 increased by 11% over the previous year, the first increase since 2006....

Road to opportunity

Transport Scotland hosted an ‘industry day’ to tell potential contractors and funders of the opportunities offered by the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route/Balmedie-Tipperty. Alongside the...

Try, try again – funding heritage regeneration in Kirkintilloch

A council’s town centre regeneration plans are on hold after it failed in a bid for £1.25m funding. East Dunbartonshire Council said it will now...

South West gears up for £600m boost

Trust completes its handful of Hubcos THE fifth and final company set up by the Scottish Futures Trust (SFT) to deliver public infrastructure projects is...
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Trams on target for revised schedule

EDINBURGH’S troubled trams project is on track to meet its revised timetable for completion, according to officials. The progress was highlighted as a 2.8km stretch...
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Take-up improves according to research from JLL

GLASGOW and Edinburgh are seeing an increase in take-up of prime industrial units, research from Jones Lang LaSalle has found. Both city centre sites and...

Plans under inspection

DOCUMENTS mapping out proposals for the future development of two areas of Aberdeen have been put out for consultation. Aberdeen City Council is seeking...

Fordel secures Holyrood backing

A £13m ‘tourism village’ in Midlothian has been rubber-stamped by the Scottish Government. The development by Dalkeith-based Oakridge Property is expected to support up to...

‘Bid better’ boost for business

BUSINESSES in the north-east that want to improve their chances of winning contracts are being urged to sign up for bidding workshops. The Positive Procurement...