Caledonia Housing Association staff lend support to charities
COLLEAGUES from Caledonia Housing Association have been taking part in several charity initiatives to support people and families who have faced a challenging year.
A...
Cable between Orkney and Scottish mainland worth up to £1.48 billion
A new electricity transmission link between Orkney and the Scottish mainland would be worth up to £1.48 billion to the country's economy, a new...
Glasgow conference to highlight retrofit solutions for older housing
THE UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence (CaCHE) has announced that zero carbon buildings minister Patrick Harvie MSP, Glasgow City Council leader Susan Aitken,...
Sutherland timber products specialist switches on huge solar array
A Sutherland-based timber products specialist has invested in a massive solar array on the roof of its production facility.
The six-figure initiative means biomass supplier...
Robertson and Edinburgh College sign MOU to widen access to construction careers
ROBERTSON Group and Edinburgh College have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) as part of their ambitions to provide students with hands-on experience and...
Plumbing and Heating Federation backs CLF’s Workforce Mission initiative in Scotland
THE Plumbing and Heating Federation (SNIPEF) has welcomed the new initiative from the Construction Leadership Forum (CLF) calling for greater collaboration to help tackle...
Grontmij UK rebranded Sweco after acquisition
ENGINEERING consultancy Grontmij UK has been rebranded Sweco, marking the completion of its acquisition by the architecture and engineering consultancy.
Grontmij was acquired last October by Swedish-headquartered...
SELECT launches new EV charge points training courses
TRADE body SELECT has responded to growing demand for electric vehicle (EV) charge points by launching its first installation training course.
Developed after consultation with...
Plans unveiled for high school build at University of Edinburgh’s Easter Bush Campus
PLANS have been announced for the build of a Passivhaus high school within the University of Edinburgh's Easter Bush Campus.
Unveiled by Midlothian Council, the...
Robertson Civil Engineering helps deliver Scotland’s first alpine coaster
ROBERTSON Civil Engineering (RCE) has played a key role in the delivery of Scotland's first alpine coaster.
Midlothian Council has opened the first phase of...
Businessman swaps panto treat for food vouchers to help vulnerable families
A Glasgow businessman has donated £1,500 in food vouchers to vulnerable families.
For the past five years Bill Roddie, MD of Spectrum Properties, has funded...
New Edinburgh student accommodation to reflect 1800s streetscape
GRAHAM has commenced works on the build of a new student accommodation scheme in the Abbeyhill area of Edinburgh.
Edinburgh-based developer, Glencairn Properties, is behind...
Lack of knowledge on nuclear sites to cost ‘generations’ of UK taxpayers
'MASSIVE' failed contracts, 'weak' UK Government oversight and a 'perpetual' lack of knowledge on the state of nuclear sites will cost 'generations' of UK...
JR Homes launches firm’s first properties for sale
JR Homes has made its official market debut after releasing the first homes for sale at its Almondvale Gardens development in Blackburn, West Lothian.
The...
Albyn Housing Society to build over 700 new homes
A Highland housing association has announced plans to build over 700 affordable homes over the next five years.
Albyn Housing Society will build 500 social rented,...
Housebuilder appoints new commercial director for central Scotland business
STEWART Milne Homes has appointed Niall Campbell as commercial director for its central Scotland division.
Bringing more than 20 years’ experience to the role, Niall has...
30% of Scotland’s land to be protected
THE Scottish Government has announced plans to protect at least 30% of Scotland's land for nature by 2030.
The proposals were published in the government's...
Housebuilder hosts day of workshops at Prestonpans school
TAYLOR Wimpey East Scotland's young persons' forum recently held a day of workshops for S3 students at Preston Lodge High School in Prestonpans.
The workshops...
BM Group acquired by Forterro as part of expansion into the fenestration sector
DUMFRIES & Galloway-based BM Group has been acquired by European software provider Forterro as part of its expansion into the window, door and façade industry.
Founded in...
‘Promising signs of improvement’ for Scottish investment market
LISMORE Real Estate Advisors has revealed there are 'promising signs of improvement' for the Scottish investment market despite 2023 year-end volumes being down on...
