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Glasgow City Council has approved plans to build 152 purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) units across three blocks beside the River Kelvin at Otago Lane.
Glasgow student accommodation development approved after hearing
Glasgow City Council has approved plans to build 152 purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) units across three blocks beside the River Kelvin at Otago Lane.
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December 9, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Glasgow City Council has approved plans to build 152 purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) units across three blocks beside the River Kelvin at Otago Lane.
Christine Jardine, MP for Edinburgh West, visited David Wilson Homes’ West Craigs Quarter development on Friday 28 November to celebrate award-winning project manager Ewan MacLean, and to discuss the wider benefits of the development for the local community and economy.
Edinburgh MP visits housing development to celebrate award-winning project manager
Christine Jardine, MP for Edinburgh West, visited David Wilson Homes’ West Craigs Quarter development on Friday 28 November to celebrate award-winning project manager Ewan MacLean, and to discuss the wider benefits of the development for the local community and economy.
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December 9, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Christine Jardine, MP for Edinburgh West, visited David Wilson Homes’ West Craigs Quarter development on Friday 28 November to celebrate award-winning project manager Ewan MacLean, and to discuss the wider benefits of the development for the local community and economy.
Mears Group is recruiting a Managing Director in North Lanarkshire
Managing Director - Mears Group
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December 9, 2025 at 8:11 AM
Mears Group is recruiting a Managing Director in North Lanarkshire
ScottishPower is recruiting a Solicitor – Planning & Property in Glasgow
Solicitor – Planning & Property - ScottishPower
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December 9, 2025 at 8:09 AM
ScottishPower is recruiting a Solicitor – Planning & Property in Glasgow
ScottishPower is recruiting a Solicitor – Strategic Projects & Transactions in Glasgow
Solicitor – Strategic Projects & Transactions - ScottishPower
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December 9, 2025 at 8:07 AM
ScottishPower is recruiting a Solicitor – Strategic Projects & Transactions in Glasgow
Knowes Housing Association is recruiting a Head of Property Services
Head of Property Services - Knowes Housing Association
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December 9, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Knowes Housing Association is recruiting a Head of Property Services
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced a series of changes it is making to the funding and grant system.
Increased demand and steady Levy rates drive CITB funding and grant changes
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced a series of changes it is making to the funding and grant system.
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December 8, 2025 at 1:46 PM
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced a series of changes it is making to the funding and grant system.
A “transformative” new Center Parcs is poised to open by summer 2029 after Scottish Borders Council unanimously approved planning permission for a new village between Hawick and Selkirk.
Center Parcs receives planning permission for Borders village
A “transformative” new Center Parcs is poised to open by summer 2029 after Scottish Borders Council unanimously approved planning permission for a new village between Hawick and Selkirk.
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December 8, 2025 at 1:11 PM
A “transformative” new Center Parcs is poised to open by summer 2029 after Scottish Borders Council unanimously approved planning permission for a new village between Hawick and Selkirk.
ScottishPower is recruiting a Project Manager in Edinburgh Park or Cambuslang
Project Manager - ScottishPower
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December 8, 2025 at 12:13 PM
ScottishPower is recruiting a Project Manager in Edinburgh Park or Cambuslang
Mears Group is recruiting a Managing Director in North Lanarkshire
Managing Director - Mears Group
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December 8, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Mears Group is recruiting a Managing Director in North Lanarkshire
ScottishPower is recruiting a Solicitor – Planning & Property in Glasgow
Solicitor – Planning & Property - ScottishPower
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December 8, 2025 at 12:09 PM
ScottishPower is recruiting a Solicitor – Planning & Property in Glasgow
ScottishPower is recruiting a Solicitor – Strategic Projects & Transactions in Glasgow
Solicitor – Strategic Projects & Transactions - ScottishPower
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December 8, 2025 at 12:07 PM
ScottishPower is recruiting a Solicitor – Strategic Projects & Transactions in Glasgow
Knowes Housing Association is recruiting a Head of Property Services
Head of Property Services - Knowes Housing Association
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December 8, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Knowes Housing Association is recruiting a Head of Property Services
Paul Hollywood’s bid to build a walled kitchen garden at his Kent farmhouse has been rejected by council planners, who branded the proposal “unsympathetic” to the Grade II-listed property.
And finally… half-baked
Paul Hollywood’s bid to build a walled kitchen garden at his Kent farmhouse has been rejected by council planners, who branded the proposal “unsympathetic” to the Grade II-listed property.
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December 8, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Paul Hollywood’s bid to build a walled kitchen garden at his Kent farmhouse has been rejected by council planners, who branded the proposal “unsympathetic” to the Grade II-listed property.
Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has been granted planning permission in principle to progress the second and final phase of development at Inverness Campus.
Planning consent granted for Inverness Campus
Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has been granted planning permission in principle to progress the second and final phase of development at Inverness Campus.
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December 8, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has been granted planning permission in principle to progress the second and final phase of development at Inverness Campus.
The new Mayfield Community Learning Campus has reached a key milestone with work underway installing the steel frame. An impressive 356 tonnes of hot rolled steel are being used to form the structure, which once completed will allow the internal fit out and external landscaping to begin.
Milestone reached in new Midlothian schools campus project
The new Mayfield Community Learning Campus has reached a key milestone with work underway installing the steel frame. An impressive 356 tonnes of hot rolled steel are being used to form the structure, which once completed will allow the internal fit out and external landscaping to begin.
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December 8, 2025 at 11:48 AM
The new Mayfield Community Learning Campus has reached a key milestone with work underway installing the steel frame. An impressive 356 tonnes of hot rolled steel are being used to form the structure, which once completed will allow the internal fit out and external landscaping to begin.
Fife Council has marked another major milestone in its plans to improve connectivity and active travel across Levenmouth with the new Mountfleurie Bridge being successfully lifted into position over the weekend.
Mountfleurie Bridge lifted over Levenmouth Rail Link
Fife Council has marked another major milestone in its plans to improve connectivity and active travel across Levenmouth with the new Mountfleurie Bridge being successfully lifted into position over the weekend.
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December 8, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Fife Council has marked another major milestone in its plans to improve connectivity and active travel across Levenmouth with the new Mountfleurie Bridge being successfully lifted into position over the weekend.
The future of Perth’s under threat Craigie Hill Golf Club has been secured for the next two years.
Kilmac secures future of Perth golf club
The future of Perth’s under threat Craigie Hill Golf Club has been secured for the next two years.
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December 8, 2025 at 11:43 AM
The future of Perth’s under threat Craigie Hill Golf Club has been secured for the next two years.
A builder who stole almost £85,000 in plant machinery and used company funds to pay for his high-performance car will go to jail if he does not repay more than £190,000 in the next three months.
England: Fine for builder who stole plant machinery and used company money to pay for Audi
A builder who stole almost £85,000 in plant machinery and used company funds to pay for his high-performance car will go to jail if he does not repay more than £190,000 in the next three months.
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December 8, 2025 at 11:43 AM
A builder who stole almost £85,000 in plant machinery and used company funds to pay for his high-performance car will go to jail if he does not repay more than £190,000 in the next three months.
South Ayrshire Council has received £481k in funding from the Scottish Government’s Place Based Investment Programme (PBIP).
South Ayrshire receives Place Based Investment Programme boost
South Ayrshire Council has received £481k in funding from the Scottish Government’s Place Based Investment Programme (PBIP).
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December 8, 2025 at 11:27 AM
South Ayrshire Council has received £481k in funding from the Scottish Government’s Place Based Investment Programme (PBIP).
Previously planned works to repair Aboyne Bridge will no longer be carried out due to newly uncovered structural issues, Aberdeenshire Council has revealed.
Fresh structural concerns delay Aboyne Bridge repairs
Previously planned works to repair Aboyne Bridge will no longer be carried out due to newly uncovered structural issues, Aberdeenshire Council has revealed.
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December 8, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Previously planned works to repair Aboyne Bridge will no longer be carried out due to newly uncovered structural issues, Aberdeenshire Council has revealed.
A £3.4 million hydro energy scheme at a Scottish Water site in Stirlingshire has reached a key milestone with the installation of the turbine.
Key milestone for £3.4m Scottish Water hydro scheme
A £3.4 million hydro energy scheme at a Scottish Water site in Stirlingshire has reached a key milestone with the installation of the turbine.
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December 8, 2025 at 11:16 AM
A £3.4 million hydro energy scheme at a Scottish Water site in Stirlingshire has reached a key milestone with the installation of the turbine.
A rural charity has called for a moratorium on battery storage development amid claims there is a “huge oversupply” of such projects in the planning system.
Moratorium required to halt ‘huge oversupply’ of battery storage projects
A rural charity has called for a moratorium on battery storage development amid claims there is a “huge oversupply” of such projects in the planning system.
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December 8, 2025 at 11:14 AM
A rural charity has called for a moratorium on battery storage development amid claims there is a “huge oversupply” of such projects in the planning system.
Builders’ merchant Huws Gray has completed an extensive upgrade to its Grangemouth Timber depot improving facilities for both staff and visitors.
Huws Gray invests in historic Grangemouth site
Builders’ merchant Huws Gray has completed an extensive upgrade to its Grangemouth Timber depot improving facilities for both staff and visitors.
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December 8, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Builders’ merchant Huws Gray has completed an extensive upgrade to its Grangemouth Timber depot improving facilities for both staff and visitors.
Balfour Beatty has successfully completed a ground-breaking trial of Engine Carbon Clean (ECC) technology on a compact tamping machine, marking a significant step forward in reducing carbon emissions and improving engine performance across its rail operations.
Balfour Beatty pioneers hydrogen-based engine cleaning technology across rail fleet
Balfour Beatty has successfully completed a ground-breaking trial of Engine Carbon Clean (ECC) technology on a compact tamping machine, marking a significant step forward in reducing carbon emissions and improving engine performance across its rail operations.
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December 8, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Balfour Beatty has successfully completed a ground-breaking trial of Engine Carbon Clean (ECC) technology on a compact tamping machine, marking a significant step forward in reducing carbon emissions and improving engine performance across its rail operations.