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Around three million homes across the UK could be powered by low carbon hydrogen under new proposals launched by the UK Government. UK business and energy secretary Kwasi Kwarteng has set out plans to create a thriving low carbon hydrogen sector in the UK over the next decade and beyond. The UK

Significant reform is needed to the way land is brought forward for housing and development if Scotland is to build the houses it needs, according to the Scottish Land Commission. Publishing a review and recommendations to Scottish Ministers about land for housing – the culmination of two year

New plans have been submitted to deliver homes on the site of a former post office in Glasgow. The B-listed site at 1 Annfield Place, just off Duke Street, dates back to 1750 and housed the Royal Mail hub until it closed in 2016. 

Housing secretary Shona Robison has welcomed the start of work on the Scottish Government’s Single Building Assessment programme. A total of 25 buildings deemed most at risk have been identified for the assessment scheme, delivered free to homeowners as part of a £97.1 million Scottish G

The Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers’ Federation (SNIPEF) has made two new appointments to boost apprenticeship numbers and increase diversity. Gillian Macaulay has joined SNIPEF Training Services (STS) as regional support officer and Lorraine Doig has been appointed

The performance of BAM's UK construction and civils operations rebounded in the first half of 2021 to make "good contributions" to the parent company's results. BAM construction and property recovered from a £12 million loss in the first half of last year to record an £18.3m profit. The

Moscow's chief architect Sergey Kuznetsov has completed a pipe-shaped cabin, constructed like the hull of a ship and balanced on the edge of a slope in Russia's Nikola-Lenivets Art Park. The holiday home was conceived for the annual Archstoyanie festival, known as Russia's Burning Man, and will

Govan's ambitious multi-million transformation with housing at its heart has received a ministerial seal of approval. Tom Arthur MSP, the minister of public finance, planning and community wealth was in Govan to see a range of improvements which will transform the lives of local people.

Experienced HSE professional Rollo Wood has joined Glasgow-headquartered Edwin James Group as group health, safety and environment director. Mr Wood was previously responsible for the HSE performance of Shell’s global retail service station network, which includes over 45,000 service

Jobs emerging in sectors crucial to Scotland’s transition to a net-zero economy, such as renewable energy, construction and transport, are to be listed on a dedicated Scottish Government website. The new Green Jobs Workforce Academy, delivered by Skills Development Scotland, will help people t

Spanish designer brand Balenciaga is being ridiculed online over its £2,890 hi-vis 'construction worker' jacket. The design house, which is known for its over-the-top creations, unveiled the padded parka as part of its autumn/winter 21 collection. 

Compact construction equipment designer and manufacturer Mecalac has announced the launch of its MR50 and MR60 Tiltrotators and dedicated grading buckets. Available for Mecalac crawler excavators and wheeled excavators fitted with the CONNECT hydraulic quick coupler, the new MR50 and MR60

The Scottish Government is seeking views on how digital technologies can transform the delivery of building standards system. The Building Standards Futures Board has confirmed their agreement with the government's plans for the digital transformation of the building standards system in Scotlan

Dumfries and Galloway Council will this week be asked to support a bid to create a "green port" at Cairnryan. Members of the council's economy and resources committee will receive an update on the Greenport development linked to the ports of Cairnryan and be asked to agree on the bid submission

A new medicines manufacturing innovation centre that will solve major pharmaceutical industry challenges and accelerate access to affordable medicines has topped out yesterday.