Fife’s local heat and energy efficiency strategy approved
FIFE Council has approved long-term plans to improve the energy efficiency of buildings and switch to climate friendly heating systems across the region.
Councillors on...
RAAC repairs at Forres Academy estimated to hit £624,000
WORK costs relating to the discovery of RAAC at Forres Academy are expected to reach £624,000, Moray Council has said.
The local authority is currently...
Plumbing body says delay in phasing out gas boilers ‘undermines’ industry efforts
THE Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers' Federation (SNIPEF) has expressed its frustration over the Scottish Government's decision to delay the phasing out of...
Housebuilder teams up with Dobbies to share tips on festive front door displays
BARRATT Developments Scotland has teamed up with Dobbies Garden Centres to share tips and insights on how to dress your front door this Christmas,...
Aberdeen’s plan for tackling climate change named best in UK
ABERDEEN'S long-term plan for tackling climate change has been recognised as the best in the UK.
The net zero Aberdeen route map won Excellence in...
CCG completes first phase of Pollok doors and windows replacement contract
THE CCG Group has completed the first phase of a window and door replacement contract on behalf of Rosehill Housing Co-operative in Glasgow's southside.
Set...
Glasgow leads the way in student accommodation rental growth
A new report has revealed that the period 2022/23 - 2023/24 has been the strongest ever year for UK rental growth in the student...
Quarry wildlife diversity celebrated in national photography competition
THE quarrying industry's contribution to nature recovery and biodiversity in the UK has been captured by industry workers and conservation volunteers in a photography...
Two injured in Edinburgh crane collapse
TWO people were reportedly injured after a crane collapsed at a building site in Stead’s Place in the Leith area of Edinburgh on November...
Scottish Government unveils new clean heating proposals
NEW proposals could see clean heating systems replace polluting heating systems in Scotland's homes and buildings by 2045.
Under legislation that would be introduced in...
Balfour Beatty boss delivers on Founder’s Pledge
BALFOUR Beatty chief executive Leo Quinn has announced that ten successful apprentices from across the company and its supply chain have secured the Founder’s...
Access Industry Forum renews call for ‘simplified’ system of reporting workplace accidents
THE Access Industry Forum (AIF) is calling for clearer reporting of workplace accidents following another year of 'little improvement' in falls from height.
The organisation...
Work begins on £26m office build at Dundee Waterfront
ROBERTSON Construction Tayside has commenced the build of the £26 million James Thomson House at Dundee Waterfront.
The Dundee City Council project will provide 51,600...
Housebuilder delivers early Christmas gift for Kirkliston Primary
PUPILS at Kirkliston Primary School have received a special gift for the annual Christmas Fair from housebuilder Dandara East Scotland.
The firm donated £500 to...
Homebuyer Show Scotland announces launch of new property awards
HOMEBUYER Show Scotland (HBSS) has announced the launch of new awards, which are designed to highlight the most important areas of the home-buying process.
The...
Three award wins for McLaughlin & Harvey
MCLAUGHLIN & Harvey is celebrating winning three awards at the Considerate Constructors Scheme's 2023 Leading Lights Awards.
Held at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London,...
Local contractor completes Highland Council housing development
CAPSTONE Construction has completed the build of a Highland Council housing development in Dingwall.
The development consists of 20 one and two-bed flats for Highland...
‘Vital’ Dumfries and Galloway pipeline to be replaced in £1.8m project
A 'vital' pipeline that delivers water to thousands of homes in Dumfries and Galloway is being replaced by Scottish Water as part of a £1.8...
Mocean Energy heads to COP28
EDINBURGH-based Mocean Energy is heading to COP28 this week as part of a delegation of 19 companies seeking to showcase Scotland's ambition and expertise...
Roofing students benefit from unique insight into Kirkcaldy Campus upgrade works
STUDENTS from Fife College’s roof, slating and tiling first-year apprenticeship course recently received a tour of roofing renovation works at the Kirkcaldy Campus.
The development...
