Balfour Beatty selected for over $70 million (£55 million) of special project works in Florida

Balfour Beatty selected for over $70 million (£55 million) of special project works in Florida

Balfour Beatty has been selected to deliver over $70 million (£55 million) in special project works across Central and South Florida in the US. The projects signify the company’s commitment to not only large projects in these areas but also niche, quick-turn specialty projects, as well as expanding Balfour Beatty’s…

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Move beyond ‘them and us’ client /contractor approach to meet growth targets, says T&T in new report

Turner & Townsend is warning clients to plan for the return of rising construction inflation and to act now to secure strong, collaborative supply chains.  This comes as the UK government’s ambitions for housebuilding and infrastructure is threatened by falling construction capacity. The global professional services company’s Winter 2024 UK…

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Airport’s new BrewDog bar opens in time for festive travel

Sainsbury’s has also opened first airport store as part of wider revamp. Two new openings will provide passengers with even more choice as they travel through Edinburgh Airport during the festive period. BrewDog has unveiled its new bar close to gate 11, while Sainsbury’s has now opened the doors to…

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JetBlue to add Boston to Edinburgh destinations

Airline confirms second route as it extends New York JFK service following first year success. JetBlue will add a second destination to its Edinburgh Airport options after confirming it will operate a summer service to Boston next summer. The service will operate from Edinburgh from May 23 to 25 October,…

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Roseburn to Union Canal active travel route opens to the public

The Roseburn to Union Canal active travel route was officially opened today (9 December) with an inaugural group cycle ride and walk from Sauchiebank to Dalry Community Park. Transport and Environment Convener, Councillor Stephen Jenkinson was joined by Cabinet Secretary for Transport Fiona Hyslop, Scotland Director for Sustrans, Karen McGregor…

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Pine Trees opens in style following festive launch party

Pine Trees Hotel, nestled in the picturesque Perthshire town of Pitlochry in Scotland, celebrated its re-launch on Thursday evening with a festive party to remember. The launch event saw press, top lifestyle influencers, businesses and dignitaries arrive in droves to be among the first to see the hotel following its…

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Notice of the Colinton/Fairmilehead by-election published

Nominations open today (Friday 6 December) for candidates to stand in the forthcoming Colinton/Fairmilehead by-election. The by-election is being held following the resignations of Councillor Marco Biagi and Councillor Louise Spence in November 2024.On Thursday 23 January 2025, Colinton/Fairmilehead residents will go to the polls to elect two new councillors…

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Scottish Budget ADS changes once again wrong-foot the property investment market – Gilson Gray comments on Scottish Budget

Gregor Duthie, legal director at Gilson Gray, said: “The Scottish Budget announcement has once again wrong-footed the property investment market overnight. The rate of Additional Dwelling Supplement (ADS) has been increased from 6% to 8% with immediate effect. Whilst the headlines refer to additional charges on ‘second homeowners’, the scope…

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Chancellor Meets BCC Business Council

Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, met with the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Business Council this morning (Wednesday 11th Dec), to discuss October’s Budget and the Government’s long-term plans to boost growth. The event was an opportunity for the senior business leaders to raise the impact of policy measures, including the rise…

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Gilson Gray boosts growing Dundee offering with senior litigation hire

Full-service law firm Gilson Gray has strengthened its offering in Dundee with the appointment of Stephen Forsyth. Stephen joins Gilson Gray as a legal director from MML Law, where he specialised in commercial disputes for more than 13 years – the latter four as a partner. Prior to that, Stephen…

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