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The Scottish Building Federation (SBF) has appointed Ross Mathie as its new technical and commercial manager. He will take over the role from Ian Honeyman, who will shortly retire after making a considerable contribution to the work of the federation throughout his career.
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A report into the positive outcomes delivered by Morris & Spottiswood Group in the communities where it works has found that the construction end-to-end service provider generated £79 million of social value throughout 2024.
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Musselburgh Windsor Community Football Club’s Under 8 girls’ team have new club training tops thanks to Bellway Homes. The housebuilder donated £450 to enable the purchase of the new kit.
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Fleming Homes, the award-winning self-build specialists who design and manufacture bespoke timber frame houses in Scotland for supply across the UK, is sponsoring The Scottish Homebuilding & Renovating Show, at the SEC, Glasgow on 10 – 11 May 2025.
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Robertson Group has supported 1,000 young people across the UK prepare for employment or education through its Ideal Candidate Programme, aimed at community wealth building and economic growth through developing local workforces. Robertson launched its Ideal Candidate Programme in 2017, bringing tog
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Crieff Hydro has completed its £5 million dining refurbishment project which sees the creation of six new bar and restaurant venues and refreshed menus for its existing dining spots. One of the largest single investments ever made by Scotland’s oldest registered trading company, it heral
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A new £10,000 Community Benefits Fund, supported by Cruden and the City of Edinburgh Council, has officially opened for applications.
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Work is underway on Midlothian Council’s latest energy-efficient housing development on the site of the former Danderhall library and leisure centre. Contractor Ogilive Construction is building 23 one- and two-bedroom flats in two blocks along with car parking and access routes, landscaping an
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A £1.7 million project to help businesses grow in Shetland secured up to £486,956 investment from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE). Whiteness-based building firm, G A Leask Builders has purchased a large warehouse in Lerwick. A project to convert the premises into four units is und
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If you studied in Edinburgh in the late ‘90s, chances are you remember Snapfax – the foldable magnetic discount card that saved you money on food, travel, and more.
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Clive Dickin, CEO of NASC, explains why scaffolders remain essential to the overall UK economy. It is not impossible to find a few people who object to the current UK government’s obsession with growth. But these are a rare breed, and their objections are usually focused on concerns about sust
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The Lighthouse Charity has published its 2024 Impact Report, which highlights record-breaking milestones and support to the construction community in the UK and Ireland.
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Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has announced over £3.9 million in funding to seven organisations with a track record of making a significant contribution to Scotland’s historic environment through its latest round of Partnership Fund grants. The Partnership Fund was created in 2021,
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Reinvesting in existing buildings, celebrating heritage and protecting legacy can help Scotland reach its tough net zero target, argues Lynsay Bell Manson. Scotland has set a legally binding target of achieving net-zero emissions by 2045, with an interim target of 75% emissions reduction by 2030. Th
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Union Technical has been selected as an approved supplier to a major new public sector retrofit and decarbonisation framework, placing the Glasgow-based energy services business at the forefront of Scotland’s drive towards a greener, more sustainable built environment. Developed by the LHC Pro
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