Two air source heat pumps installed

New report on heat pump rollout a ‘wake-up call’ for Scotland

A new report describing Scotland's current plans for heat pump rollout as 'slow' and 'unambitious' should be a wake-up call for the government according...

Build of new Ravenscraig commercial premises to get underway

WORK is set to begin on the first phase of the build of a 62,000 sq ft commercial premises at Ravenscraig Enterprise Park. Luddon Construction...
Josiah Lockhart

Stuck in the cold: why retrofit understanding matters for Scotland’s homeowners and tradespeople

By Josiah Lockhart, CEO at Changeworks SCOTLAND has set ambitious targets to cut emissions and tackle fuel poverty. Yet for families living in homes that...

New fund aims to help Scotland’s cultural and creative buildings adapt to climate change

A £400,000 pilot fund has been launched to support pioneering projects designed to help organisations owning Scotland’s cultural and creative buildings respond to climate...

More modern apprenticeship roles being created in Falkirk than ever before

FALKIRK Council has said that more modern apprenticeship roles are being created across the Falkirk area than ever. Since April 2025, 89 local residents have...
Danielle Miller

BE-ST’s Danielle Miller appointed WiP Central Scotland branch chair

WOMEN in Property (WiP) has announced Danielle Miller as the organisation's new Central Scotland branch chair for 2026-27. Danielle, who is associate director for stakeholder engagement...
James Burchell

Groundforce appoints global major projects director

CONSTRUCTION services supplier Groundforce has appointed James Burchell as global major projects director. James joined the firm as a yard labourer/driver almost 30 years ago....

Build of council houses progresses in Newton Mearns

CONSTRUCTION of 17 new council homes in Newton Mearns is progressing, with East Renfrewshire Council anticipating tenants to be handed the keys this autumn. The...
Tristan Hughes, Business Unit Manager, OSSO

Partnership marks £2m construction milestone for automated water treatment

OSSO, a provider of fluid temperature control and separation solutions, and ProMinent UK and Ireland, a manufacturer of metering components and systems, have announced their...
Keepmoat team on tour of Alexander’s Timber Design facility

Housebuilder confirms partnership with Scottish timber frame manufacturer

HOUSEBUILDER Keepmoat has announced a new partnership with Alexanders Timber Design (ATD) in Scotland. The move is tipped to promote sustainable Scottish forestry and will see...

Union Technical appointment brings Scottish voice to national decarbonisation group

UNION Technical has been appointed to the National Home Decarbonisation Group (NHDG), which brings together experts to drive forward the UK’s residential retrofit ambitions. The...
Jennifer Campbell, DM Hall

DM Hall joins Scottish Agritourism to support growth of rural businesses

CHARTERED surveying specialist DM Hall has joined Scottish Agritourism as a trade member, strengthening its commitment to supporting the growth and diversification of rural businesses...
Topping out ceremony at Glasgow student accommodation

Landmark Glasgow PBSA project celebrates construction milestone

A topping out ceremony has marked a major milestone in the build of Broadway Studios, a new 432-bed purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) scheme in...
Construction worker on site

CITB report warns of ‘tangible societal consequences’ unless construction skills gap is addressed

A new report from the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has revealed that if the construction industry continues with the same approach, it will...
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Plans approved for 46 new homes in Glasgow’s southside

GLASGOW City Council has granted planning permission for the build of 46 social rent homes at the former Queen's Park School site on Grange...

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Stuck in the cold: why retrofit understanding matters for Scotland’s homeowners...

By Josiah Lockhart, CEO at Changeworks SCOTLAND has set ambitious targets to cut emissions and tackle fuel poverty. Yet for families living in homes that...

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