Large-scale regeneration risks leaving older residents feeling ‘culturally displaced’
LARGE-scale regeneration schemes risk creating a sense of 'cultural displacement' among older residents, a University of Manchester report has warned.
The report's authors said that...
More funding for Coalsnaughton following ground movement evacuation
THE Scottish Government is to provide further funding to Clackmannanshire Council to support its emergency response to ground movement in Coalsnaughton.
Almost 300 residents were...
Top ten: DM Hall colleagues secure RICS accreditation
DM Hall has celebrated the achievements of ten colleagues who have obtained Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) accreditation.
Following a series of successful Assessment...
New research will explore workforce pathways for heat decarbonisation
A new research project will examine how Scotland can develop the workforce needed to deliver domestic heat decarbonisation ambitions.
The project between BE-ST and Skills...
Scotland’s biggest livestock auction centre set for major revamp
PLANS have been unveiled for the upgrade of one of Europe's largest livestock auction facilities in Inverurie.
AMN Group will lead a phased programme of...
Scotland may need to invest up to £14.2 billion in climate change adaptions
INVESTMENT of between £7.8 and 14.2 billion may be needed in Scotland over the next 15 years to adapt to the impacts of climate...
CPA downgrades construction output forecast as Middle East impact begins to bite
THE Construction Products Association's forecast for sector output has been downgraded in its summer forecast, due to the lagged impacts of the Middle East...
Work gathers pace to create new civic space in Bishopbriggs
LUDDON Construction is making progress on a project to create a new civic space in Bishopbriggs, with support from SWECO and Pick Everard.
The aim...
MKM Building Supplies earns recognition for sustainability progress
MKM Building Supplies (MKM) has achieved a Gold EcoVadis Medal, placing the business among the top 5% of companies assessed globally for sustainability performance.
The...
Scotland’s National Retrofit Centre shortlisted for industry award
SCOTLAND'S National Retrofit Centre (SNRC) has been shortlisted in the Adaptive Reuse into Other category at the AJ Retrofit & Reuse Awards, organised by...
Funding boost for Stirling firm behind innovative modular solutions
A Stirling-based developer of 'rapidly deployable' modular infrastructure solutions for defence, security, and humanitarian applications has secured £940,000 in funding.
The equity investment in Quickblock...
Topping out ceremony marks construction milestone at new AIC Heating base
AIC Heating UK Ltd has celebrated a construction milestone with the topping out of its new £6 million HQ and training facility in Lochgelly,...
Henry Brothers strengthens Scottish presence with new Edinburgh base
HENRY Brothers is aiming to strengthen its presence in Scotland after opening a new office in Edinburgh.
The opening of the new base in Scotland’s...
New research reveals rare Angus roofs at ‘significant’ risk
HISTORIC Environment Scotland (HES) has published an audit report of Angus flagstone roofs, which shows that only around 240 buildings across Scotland have been...
Scottish property factor urges tighter regulation of homeowner float funds
A Scottish property factoring company is urging tighter regulation around homeowners’ float funds, warning that a lack of independent verification could leave customers 'exposed'...
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Beyond compliance: unlocking value from traceability in construction
THE construction industry is at a critical turning point. New regulations designed to improve building safety, sustainability, and accountability will demand significantly improved materials...
