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Planning decision times for major and local housing developments over the last quarter of 2015 were faster on average compared to the equivalent quarter the previous year, according to new figures. Statistics on quarterly planning performance in Scotland, published by the Scottish Government, reveal

The winning group at work - (c) www.agarchitectural.com The winners of Scotland’s first construction “hackathon” will have their innovative idea for a digital built heritage tool supported by the Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC).

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Developers have announced plans to build a new tower in Dubai to surpass the 828m high Burj Khalifa, currently the world’s tallest building. Emaar Properties enlisted architect Santiago Calatrava to design the tower project, which will be anchored with a complex mesh of cables.

Aberdeen City Council has released planning permission in principle for the new community of Countesswells, meaning work can begin on the landmark project this month.

Govanhill Baths (image: Hall Black Douglas Architects) Hall Black Douglas Architects along with engineer Arup has been appointed to the refurbishment project to transform the Edwardian Govanhill bathhouse in Glasgow into a ‘community wellbeing centre’.

Tammy Adams Home builders have raised concerns over the unintended consequences which could arise from the Scottish Government’s draft delivery advice on planning and infrastructure.

Plans to build a new Primary School for Dailly are a step closer with the official contracts now signed after reaching financial close.

Figures for new house building in Perth and Kinross released today has highlighted the area's position as one of the fastest growing regions in Scotland. The news has been welcomed as a key indicator of economic growth in the area.

John Swinney Deputy First Minister John Swinney has today announced plans for a £6 million redevelopment of the Stranraer waterfront.

Scottish steel mills handed to new owner Liberty House New owner of two Lanarkshire steel mills which were mothballed by Tata Steel have been officially taken over by Liberty House.

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The tender process for the largest housing project of its type outside of London, will launch later this month on April 18. Companies are being invited by Glasgow City Council (GCC) to pitch for contracts worth in the region of £65 million as part of the major regeneration of Sighthill in Glasgow.

Susan Hallsworth Susan Hallsworth has been appointed asmanaging director for the growing specialist regeneration company Urban Union.

Douglas Thomson CHAP Group has been appointed to carry out two major Aberdeen City Council projects after securing contracts worth a total of £14.5million.