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A potentially dangerous type of concrete could be present in more than 250 NHS buildings in Scotland, it has emerged. A Safety Action Notice issued by NHS Scotland in February over the risk posed by reinforced aerated autoclaved concrete (RAAC) said roofs, walls and flooring

Addressing the skills gap for local workforces is vital to support the country’s construction industry to deliver a built environment that is both energy efficient and sustainable, the latest Local Skills Scotland report by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has found. The re

Two exceptional new buildings for Scottish universities and a brace of beautiful rural homes make up the shortlist for the RIAS Andrew Doolan Best Building in Scotland Award. Showcasing the exceptional talent of architects working in Scotland today, the award is the climax of the Royal Incorpor

Robertson Construction has rolled out disposable vape recycling bins at sites across Tayside working with supply chain waste partner, Binn Group. The firm has been discouraging smoking on its sites in order to promote better health. While it acknowledges there may never be a smoke-free workforce, it

Homes for Scotland (HFS) has criticised “shocking” new planning application statistics which revealed a 46% drop in the volume of applications for major housing developments for 2022/23 compared to 2019/20. The official annual and quarterly planning applications statistics, pub

In May, CIOB launched a new membership offering for people in technical roles. Mandy Mills is the organisation’s head of quality and assurance and led the development and rollout. Here she explains how the new tech members are helping grow professionalism across the built environment sector. E

It is a common misconception that Home Reports are not required if you sell your home without the help of an estate agent or solicitor. Peterhead-based surveyor Steven Dale warns this is not the case. Whether Covid is to blame, or whether we are all just becoming resigned to doing everything online,

Grampian Housing Association has delivered 25 new affordable homes in Elgin to meet the growing demand for properties. Tenants are enjoying settling into their new energy efficient homes which have been developed in partnership with Moray Council and Barratt & David Wilson Homes North Scotl

Stewart Milne Group said today it will resume the process of selling the company after it delivered its best results for almost a decade. The housebuilding business was put up for sale in April last year when its founder and main shareholder Stewart Milne decided to retire after nearly half a c

Equipment rental company Sunbelt Rentals UK and Ireland has raised £30,000 for three charities across the UK thanks to its Charity Golf Day. Hosted at JCB Golf and Country Club, the event brought together customers, suppliers, and colleagues for a day of competition and charitable giving. The

The first pictures showing how Paisley’s A-listed town hall looks after a £22 million transformation into one of the finest entertainment venues in the west of Scotland have now been revealed. The iconic building – a striking centrepiece of life in the town for more than 140 years

Businesses across Scotland are being called on to vie for work worth up to £100 million to support the country on its net zero journey. The Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) is urging firms of all sizes to apply for its latest framework, offering property refurbishment and modernisation spec

Two sites which will provide additional town centre homes in Airdrie are continuing to make good progress. The regeneration of the former Orrs department store is continuing to take shape, with handover of 20 new homes and two commercial premises scheduled for December this year.

Tenants will be handed the keys to 12 new homes in St Ninians this week following almost £2 million worth of investment by Stirling Council and the Scottish Government. The new homes, at Monteith Avenue, are a mix of one-bedroom flats and two and three-bedroom semi-detached houses and add to t

Work on a contemporary new £9 million creative business hub for Clyde Gateway, which provides over 30,000 sq ft of modern office space, has now been completed. EastWorks in Dalmarnock has seen new life breathed into one of the Victorian industrial buildings remaining in the area.