Nature-based rainwater solutions implemented in Dundee
NATURE-based methods of managing rainwater have been installed at two primary schools and a community centre in Dundee, ahead of a wider project focusing...
Building services sector tipped to help tackle youth unemployment
THE UK's building services sector has been tipped to help address the issue of youth unemployment.
The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has spoken out...
Glasgow hotel ramps up green credentials with rooftop solar install
THE Glasgow Marriott hotel is installing a rooftop solar panel system that will generate clean electricity to support day-to-day operations.
Once operational, the 600 solar...
Specialist M&E works support refurb work at historic University of Edinburgh building
ENGINEERING consultancy Harley Haddow has revealed details of its role in the refurbishment of the historic Teviot Row House at the University of Edinburgh.
The...
Knight Property Group to refurbish newly acquired Edinburgh office building
KNIGHT Property Group has completed the acquisition of Atholl Exchange in the heart of Edinburgh’s Exchange District.
Located on Canning Street, Atholl Exchange is a...
Electrical contract to spark employment opportunities for Procast
PROCAST Group has secured a new contract from North Lanarkshire Council, which will see the firm deliver electrical services to domestic properties across the...
Egis appoints transportation director for UK and Ireland
EGIS, the global architectural, consulting, construction engineering, operations and mobility services firm, has appointed Mike Birch as transportation director for the UK and Ireland.
Mike...
Homeowners ‘stretching themselves financially’ to pay for essential building work
NEW research has revealed that two-thirds of UK homeowners raid their savings or investments to pay for essential building work, while almost a quarter...
Turner & Townsend’s Aberdeen team relocates to city centre office
TURNER & Townsend's Aberdeen team has relocated to a modern, city centre office at Marischal Square.
The business said the move reinforces its long-term commitment...
Steve Craig confirmed as 102nd president of SNIPEF
STEVE Craig has been appointed as the 102nd president of the Plumbing and Heating Federation (SNIPEF).
He began his career in 1979 as an apprentice...
Tilbury Douglas confirms senior appointment to help drive growth plan
TILBURY Douglas has announced the appointment of Simon Butler as MD – Regional Building.
He will lead the Regional Building service line and focus on...
Housebuilder finalises affordable home agreements for East and West Lothian
AN agreement between Taylor Wimpey East Scotland and Wheatley Homes has been finalised, paving the way for 34 new affordable homes at Letham Meadows...
Fife Council progressing plans for Dunfermline Northern Link Road project
FIFE Council has announced that it intends to submit a planning application in August for the first section of the proposed Northern Link Road...
Glidevale Protect donates products to five Scottish colleges to support learning
GLIDEVALE Protect has donated a range of specialist products to five Scottish colleges for students to use as part of their training.
The building materials...
Glasgow retrofitting firm gives backing to new heat pump innovation
A Glasgow-based retrofitting firm has invested in a new heat pump design tipped to reduce installation time and save space for homeowners.
Backed by Union...
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Why Scotland’s communities should be at the heart of land reform
Pauline Smith, chief executive at Development Trusts Association Scotland, says community ownership is a practical response to urban, rural and island need
SINCE 2000, community...
