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And finallyโ€ฆ duty free An English pub which was told selling pints for 25p would be illegal decided to give them away for free instead.

An English pub which was told selling pints for 25p would be illegal decided to give them away for free instead.

10.03.2026 12:40 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Springfield backs Inspiring Darts with year-long competition sponsorship Springfield Properties is supporting Inspiring Darts, an Elgin-based charitable group that provides opportunities for people with learning disabilities to take part in darts in a welcoming and inclusive environment.

Springfield Properties is supporting Inspiring Darts, an Elgin-based charitable group that provides opportunities for people with learning disabilities to take part in darts in a welcoming and inclusive environment.

10.03.2026 12:36 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Stirling Council secures ยฃ1.16m from sale of surplus assets Stirling Council has secured ยฃ1.16 million in capital receipts this financial year (2025-26) as part of its programme to dispose of surplus properties and land.

Stirling Council has secured ยฃ1.16 million in capital receipts this financial year (2025-26) as part of its programme to dispose of surplus properties and land.

10.03.2026 12:22 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Keys handed over for new ยฃ72m Tain Campus The keys to Tainโ€™s new ยฃ72 million school campus have been handed over to The Highland Council, paving the way for pupils and staff to begin their move into the modern, state-of-the-art facility later this spring.ย 

The keys to Tainโ€™s new ยฃ72 million school campus have been handed over to The Highland Council, paving the way for pupils and staff to begin their move into the modern, state-of-the-art facility later this spring.ย 

10.03.2026 12:13 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Finance director John Mooney celebrates retirement from Clark Contracts John Mooney has retired from his role as finance director after 30 years with Clark Contracts.

John Mooney has retired from his role as finance director after 30 years with Clark Contracts.

10.03.2026 11:56 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The JR Group lays foundation for next generation of construction talent The JR Group has been working with students at Chryston High School to introduce them to the sector as a career choice and highlight the wide range of roles available.

The JR Group has been working with students at Chryston High School to introduce them to the sector as a career choice and highlight the wide range of roles available.

10.03.2026 11:42 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Circular construction โ€˜vital for meeting 20-year net zero deadlineโ€™ Significant change is needed across the construction industry to meet the national net zero emissions target by 2045, according to Anderson Bell + Christie (ABC).

Significant change is needed across the construction industry to meet the national net zero emissions target by 2045, according to Anderson Bell + Christie (ABC).

10.03.2026 11:36 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Striking mural unveiled to support Lighthouse Charity Lighthouse Charity, Willmott Dixon and artist Rob Fenton recently unveiled a mural at Staffordshireโ€™s new Student Village in support of menโ€™s mental health. The striking mural depicts a lighthouse, shining a beacon of hope and a positive message for the construction community.

Lighthouse Charity, Willmott Dixon and artist Rob Fenton recently unveiled a mural at Staffordshireโ€™s new Student Village in support of menโ€™s mental health. The striking mural depicts a lighthouse, shining a beacon of hope and a positive message for the construction community.

10.03.2026 11:09 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Union Street fire โ€˜should serve as warning to review who bears responsibility for repairs and rebuildingโ€™ The fire in Glasgowโ€™s Union Street should serve as a warning to owners and tenants in similar properties to review who bears responsibility for repairs and rebuilding, and to ensure that adequate insurance cover is in place, according to a solicitor.

The fire in Glasgowโ€™s Union Street should serve as a warning to owners and tenants in similar properties to review who bears responsibility for repairs and rebuilding, and to ensure that adequate insurance cover is in place, according to a solicitor.

10.03.2026 11:03 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Arc-Tech marks decade of growth with new apprentice intake Mechanical and electrical firm Arc-Tech (Scotland) is marking its 10-year anniversary by launching its 2026 apprentice intake.

Mechanical and electrical firm Arc-Tech (Scotland) is marking its 10-year anniversary by launching its 2026 apprentice intake.

10.03.2026 10:50 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Scottish firms showcase offshore wind technology to global buyers Representatives from 22 companies across Scotlandโ€™s offshore wind supply chain presented their innovative products to a panel of international buyers at a showcase event organised by Scottish Enterprise that took place in Edinburgh last week.

Representatives from 22 companies across Scotlandโ€™s offshore wind supply chain presented their innovative products to a panel of international buyers at a showcase event organised by Scottish Enterprise that took place in Edinburgh last week.

10.03.2026 10:34 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Milnbank begins work on new homes at former Haghill Primary School site Milnbank Housing Association has announced the start of work on new homes for social rent at the former Haghill Primary School.

Milnbank Housing Association has announced the start of work on new homes for social rent at the former Haghill Primary School.

10.03.2026 10:11 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Cruden bids to change house types at approved Neilston development Cruden has submitted an application to substitute house types within the previously approved residential development at Kirkton Road in Neilston.

Cruden has submitted an application to substitute house types within the previously approved residential development at Kirkton Road in Neilston.

10.03.2026 09:49 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Open invitation to The Scottish Homebuilding & Renovating Show Businesses across Scotlandโ€™s homebuilding and renovation sector are invited to attend the 2026 Scottish Homebuilding & Renovating Shows and explore opportunities to exhibit at future events.

Businesses across Scotlandโ€™s homebuilding and renovation sector are invited to attend the 2026 Scottish Homebuilding & Renovating Shows and explore opportunities to exhibit at future events. #sponsored

10.03.2026 09:33 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Passivhaus deemed to satisfy UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard The Passivhaus standard is now deemed to satisfy certain aspects of the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard (UK NZCBS) at practical completion.ย 

The Passivhaus standard is now deemed to satisfy certain aspects of the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard (UK NZCBS) at practical completion.ย 

10.03.2026 08:14 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Affordable homes handed over at former Sick Children site in Edinburgh Building and construction firm The JR Group has officially handed over 31 new homes at the former Royal Hospital for Sick Children site in Edinburgh to Home Group Scotland.

Building and construction firm The JR Group has officially handed over 31 new homes at the former Royal Hospital for Sick Children site in Edinburgh to Home Group Scotland.

10.03.2026 07:38 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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And finallyโ€ฆ stone cold charm A house built from a cave dwelling carved into sandstone over 500 years ago has been put up for auction.

A house built from a cave dwelling carved into sandstone over 500 years ago has been put up for auction.

09.03.2026 13:41 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Modern buildings risk not being ready for climate change, warns academic A leading climateโ€‘resilience architecture academic has warned that new thinking is needed in how modern buildings are designed to cope with a warming climate.

A leading climateโ€‘resilience architecture academic has warned that new thinking is needed in how modern buildings are designed to cope with a warming climate.

09.03.2026 13:40 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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CCG unveils 2026 apprentice intake as ยฃ510m housing pipeline moves into delivery CCG (Scotland) has confirmed its 2026 trade apprentice intake, with fourteen young people set to join their group of companies this August.

CCG (Scotland) has confirmed its 2026 trade apprentice intake, with fourteen young people set to join their group of companies this August.

09.03.2026 13:36 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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New platform launches to support construction managers build in timber Three leading organisations in the timber and construction sector โ€“ Timber Development UK (TDUK), the Structural Timber Association (STA) and Swedish Wood โ€“ have launched a new digital platform designed to make timber frame construction easier to understand and adopt.

Three leading organisations in the timber and construction sector โ€“ Timber Development UK (TDUK), the Structural Timber Association (STA) and Swedish Wood โ€“ have launched a new digital platform designed to make timber frame construction easier to understand and adopt.

09.03.2026 13:25 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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ยฃ700k redevelopment of listed building brings new hotel to Dunfermline The new Amorist Hotel in Dunfermline High Street was officially launched last week with a champagne reception and ribbon cutting by Provost of Fife, Jim Leishman, together with local MSP, Shirley Anne Somerville.

The new Amorist Hotel in Dunfermline High Street was officially launched last week with a champagne reception and ribbon cutting by Provost of Fife, Jim Leishman, together with local MSP, Shirley Anne Somerville.

09.03.2026 13:20 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Major fire causes partial collapse of Glasgowโ€™s Forsyth building One of Glasgowโ€™s most historic buildings has collapsed following a fire at a vape shop on Union Street.

One of Glasgowโ€™s most historic buildings has collapsed following a fire at a vape shop on Union Street.

09.03.2026 13:10 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Thomas & Adamson rebrands as Egis Construction and property consultancy Thomas & Adamson has rebranded as Egis, the global consulting, engineering, and operating firm it was acquired by in 2024.

Construction and property consultancy Thomas & Adamson has rebranded as Egis, the global consulting, engineering, and operating firm it was acquired by in 2024.

09.03.2026 12:51 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Procurement Hub begins Scotland tour to support major projects delivery Procurement Hub has commenced a nationwide Scotland tour aimed at engaging with public sector organisations and regional partners to explore how the Major Projects Framework 2 (MPF2) can support upcoming construction and infrastructure programmes.

Procurement Hub has commenced a nationwide Scotland tour aimed at engaging with public sector organisations and regional partners to explore how the Major Projects Framework 2 (MPF2) can support upcoming construction and infrastructure programmes.

09.03.2026 12:40 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Dumfries & Galloway wind farm project secures ยฃ62m from HSBC, Lloyds, and China Construction Bank Edinburgh-based renewable energy company Red Rock Renewables has reached financial close on a ยฃ62 million financing with Lloyds, HSBC and China Construction Bank for its Benbrack Onshore Wind Farm.

Edinburgh-based renewable energy company Red Rock Renewables has reached financial close on a ยฃ62 million financing with Lloyds, HSBC and China Construction Bank for its Benbrack Onshore Wind Farm.

09.03.2026 12:36 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Lloyds names new MD for Infrastructure and Project Finance division Lloyds has appointed Trusha Pillay as a new managing director in its Infrastructure and Project Finance team.

Lloyds has appointed Trusha Pillay as a new managing director in its Infrastructure and Project Finance team.

09.03.2026 12:32 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Site purchase to progress 109 new homes and business space in Glasgow city centre Construction of 109 new low carbon homes and 10,000 sq. ft. of commercial space in the heart of Glasgowโ€™s city centre will begin later this year following the purchase of the site at 69-97 Ingram Street by regeneration specialist Artisan Real Estate.

Construction of 109 new low carbon homes and 10,000 sq. ft. of commercial space in the heart of Glasgowโ€™s city centre will begin later this year following the purchase of the site at 69-97 Ingram Street by regeneration specialist Artisan Real Estate.

09.03.2026 11:40 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Campion Homes appointed Edinburgh social housing framework Campion Homes has secured a place on the City of Edinburgh Councilโ€™s New Build Housing Framework, opening the door to delivering smallโ€‘scale social housing developments across the capital.ย 

Campion Homes has secured a place on the City of Edinburgh Councilโ€™s New Build Housing Framework, opening the door to delivering smallโ€‘scale social housing developments across the capital.ย 

09.03.2026 10:45 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Work starts on ยฃ20m Edinburgh student residence at Jockโ€™s Lodge Work commences on new ยฃ20 million Edinburgh student residence at Jockโ€™s Lodge

Work commences on new ยฃ20 million Edinburgh student residence at Jockโ€™s Lodge

09.03.2026 10:39 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Major infrastructure works begin on 1,100-home development at Yorkhill Quay Peel Waters has officially commenced infrastructure works at Yorkhill Quay, marking the next significant milestone in delivering one of Glasgowโ€™s most transformational waterside regeneration projects in recent years.

Peel Waters has officially commenced infrastructure works at Yorkhill Quay, marking the next significant milestone in delivering one of Glasgowโ€™s most transformational waterside regeneration projects in recent years.

09.03.2026 10:21 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0