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Two Scottish heating firms have joined forces to launch the country’s first community-focused energy training academy. Modelled on a social enterprise, the ground-breaking project is an extension of a recently-agreed partnership between the Edinburgh Boiler Company (EBC) and HeatFix Scotland i

Milltimber Primary School in Aberdeen has been shortlisted for a national award for its innovative use of fibre cement panels. The school, which opened at Moneam Gardens in May, was delivered by main contractor Robertson Construction.

Proposed plans for the redevelopment of Troon station building following a fire which destroyed it in July last year are to be unveiled to the public. Network Rail is inviting the local community and any interested parties along to a community drop-in event at the Walker Hall in Troon between 4.00pm

Work completing the regeneration of Cuningar Loop could soon be underway, bringing new amenities for all in the Rutherglen area. South Lanarkshire Council has applied to the Scottish Government’s Vacant and Derelict Land Fund for nearly £750,000 to allow the implementation of the two pro

The views of employers of all sizes across Scotland’s construction sector are being sought to support the development of the new Design & Contracting apprenticeship which will meet the skills need of employers in Scotland. The design and development of construction apprenticeships across S

Guidance has been issued for the first time setting out how the emissions of buildings in operation can achieve net zero carbon. The new guidance will transform the ability of those who run and manage services in buildings to measure and reduce emissions directly and across their supply chains to he

An accountant who refused a court order to demolish his 'man cave' that was built without planning consent has been jailed for six weeks. Graham Wildin, of Cinderford, built a £10,000 leisure extension to his home in 2014 complete with a cinema, squash court, classic car, casino

The University of Glasgow was praised this week for sharing its multi-million vision to supplement the ongoing growth of Govan as a thriving place for living and working. Community groups – including local housing providers Linthouse, Govan and Elderpark – were told of the University&rsq

Lar Housing Trust is hailing its latest regeneration project in Glasgow as the start of a major push to bring derelict and disused buildings in the city back to life. The housing charity, which has over 40 mid-market rental developments across Scotland, has been granted planning permission to conver

Scotland’s first-ever Green Home Festival has been hailed as a resounding success, with organisers already planning next year’s event to cater for the growing interest in low-carbon construction and sustainable living. More than 350 delegates signed up for the five-day renewables jambore

A commercial judge has rejected a proposition by an electricity supplier that a hotel’s case against non-payment of a £168,000 bill accrued over the past five years is irrelevant. SSE Energy Supply Ltd raised the case against Stag Hotel Ltd, the owner of a hotel in Argyll, for monthly in

Fit-out, housing and M&E specialist Morris & Spottiswood has illustrated its commitment to providing a launch pad to develop construction skills and grow talent from within with a new cohort of apprentices. Recognising the importance of providing early career opportunities to attra

A report that details the support provided by construction industry charity the Lighthouse Club has highlighted a 95% increase in charitable giving over the past year. The 2021 Impact Report reveals the Lighthouse Club helped the construction community with £2,511,214 and i

Local community group Blooming Haddington has received a generous donation from Stewart Milne Homes to add a touch of colour and vibrance to the East Lothian town. The housebuilder has sponsored several floral hanging baskets, as well as contributed an extra donation to help the group continue to en

The first programme of the QTS Rail Skills Academy has successfully completed, with 10 young people now equipped with the skills required to join the rail industry. Delivered by QTS Training and funded through the East Ayrshire Council's Young Person Guarantee programme, the Academy launched in May