Construction sector to be offered traditional building skills through new programme
FIFE Historic Buildings Trust (FHBT) is set to launch a five year initiative which will allow those in the construction industry to develop traditional...
Scottish Government continues to invest in improving the homes of crofters
THE Scottish Government has awarded £1.4 million in funding to crofters to improve their housing or build new homes over the past year.
Since its...
Plans to be submitted for new energy efficient social housing in Dundee
CALEDONIA Housing Association and Discovery Homes are submitting a planning application for 40 mixed tenure homes in Dundee's Rosebank Street, on the site of...
New division aims to help high-rise owners meet regulations
TÜV SÜD UK has announced the launch of its building advisory service division, described as providing advanced data management and analytic services for owners...
Contractor delivers Livingston social housing project
THE JR Group has announced completion of works on its first project for Almond Housing Association, delivering a community of socially rented properties in...
Firm set to be contracted for build and installation of whale sculpture
MORGAN Sindall looks set to secure a £1.7 million contract to manufacture and install a stainless steel whale sculpture, hard landscaping and interactive play...
RSPB warns proposed windfarm could threaten important island bird life
RSPB Scotland has raised concerns over the proposed build of a 33-turbine windfarm near Stornoway.
The charity said that the development could have 'significant' negative...
New engineering services alliance tipped to help drive positive change
THE UK engineering services sector is launching a new industry alliance designed to be an 'agent for positive change' and support the delivery of...
Eight Aberdeen high rise buildings receive category A listed status
EIGHT high rise buildings in Aberdeen have been granted Category A listing by Historic Environment Scotland (HES).
Gilcomstoun Land, Porthill Court, Seamount Court, Virginia Court,...
Housebuilder launches virtual guided tours of new homes
HOUSEBUILDER Mactaggart & Mickel is adapting to lockdown challenges by offering customers the option of virtual guided viewings of new homes.
They are being rolled...
Contract awarded for infrastructure work on Scotland’s largest offshore windfarm
SSE Enterprise Telecoms has been contracted to provide the communications infrastructure for what will be Scotland's largest offshore windfarm.
The connectivity provider will be responsible...
DM Hall welcomes back four experienced professionals
DM Hall's Edinburgh operations have been boosted by the recruitment of four professionals who have all previously worked for the chartered surveying business.
Jonny Mitchell,...
UK Government launches construction product regulator with ‘strong’ enforcement powers
THE UK Government has launched a national regulator which will seek to ensure materials used to build homes are be made safer.
The regulator for...
Scottish hospitals inquiry to hold public hearings in September
THE Scottish hospitals inquiry is to hold the first of its public hearings in September, with investigators to hear from affected patients and families.
The...
Work could start in August on £60m Dundee community learning campus
A new £60 million community learning campus could open in 2025 to replace two high schools in Dundee, the city's council has announced.
The news...
UK’s first energy transition degree launched to ‘meet a need’
THE University of Aberdeen has launched the UK's first postgraduate degree programme in energy transition systems and technologies.
The university said the new course reinforces...
Four projects in the Highlands set for share of £252,468 in funding
FOUR projects in the Highlands have been offered a total of £252,468 in Scottish Government town centre funding, the area's local authority has announced.
Work...
Chancellor urged to rethink reverse charge VAT plans
SELECT has teamed up with more than 40 contractor and trade association members in writing to the UK Government demanding the withdrawal of proposed...
Action group welcomes assurances on 38-hectare BiFab yard
THE Action for Arnish campaign group has welcomed an assurance from the Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) that they have a 'shared objective' for...
Tree-felling to begin at site of £12m flood prevention scheme
THE latest phase of work on the £12 million Arbroath flood prevention scheme will see tree-felling at St Vigeans, Arbroath Council has announced.
The local...
