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Vattenfall has been researching the use of sniffer dogs to detect water leaks in the underground piping used to deliver district heating in The Netherlands. The first results were promising and Vattenfall is now looking at whether the dogs can replace the current thermal imaging cameras used for wat

Edinburgh-based full-service property firm Rettie & Co has unveiled its new rural asset management division, consolidating its rural, estate, and farm offerings under a unified banner. The division is headed by Fergus Thomson and Lucy Murray, and its remit will include areas such as farm an

Lochmaben roof tile firm Russell Roof Tiles (RRT) has officially completed its latest £1 million manufacturing upgrade. The business is already the largest independent manufacturer of concrete derivatives for the pitched roofing market.

Inverclyde’s new £20 million cruise ship visitor centre was officially launched last week. The project, led by Inverclyde Council, is part of the £1 billion Glasgow City Region City Deal funded by the Scottish and UK governments (£10.4m), with contributions from Peel Ports (&

John Sibbald has been confirmed as the new president of the Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) at the trade association’s AGM held earlier this month. He succeeds outgoing president Callum Mackintosh and will be supported by David Jarvie in his role as vice president.

A new programme of learning events for heritage professionals will be hosted this autumn at the Engine Shed, Historic Environment Scotland’s (HES) dedicated building conservation centre in Stirling. Five sessions will run during October and November, covering key areas and agendas within

Significant growth in activity throughout the West of Scotland has prompted sister companies Hardies Property & Construction Consultants and Shepherd Chartered Surveyors to relocate to larger office premises in the heart of Glasgow city centre. The move sees the firms relocate from their former

Two national organisations have joined forces to build skills that meet construction’s critical role in Scotland’s drive to net zero. Scotland’s skills agency, Skills Development Scotland (SDS) and the national innovation centre for the built environment, Built Environment –

An award-winning Robertson Homes project manager is undertaking a once-in-a-lifetime charity challenge to raise money for mental health and assistive technologies charities. Kevin Benstead, who recently won an NHBC Pride in the Job Quality Award for his work on Robertson Homes’ Torvean develop

A scheme to support the delivery of housing repairs and maintenance works in Dundee is set to be considered by councillors next week. Under the initiative, Dundee City Council will be able to appoint pre-approved contractors without the need for a lengthy and sometimes complex tendering process

The Existing Homes Alliance has called on the Scottish Government to adopt proposed planning changes to make it easier for homeowners and landlords in Scotland to switch to clean energy systems. The Scottish Government has proposed planning reforms that would make it easier for homeowners and landlo

With several industry awards on the horizon for the built environment, communications specialist Stuart Young shares insights on how to make the best of entering for such accolades. Industry awards, no matter your sector, can be a bit like Marmite – you either love them or hate them. As s

Pupils at a Haddington primary school are working to revamp their nursery garden with the support of Stewart Milne Homes. The housebuilder recently awarded £1,000 of funding to Letham Mains Primary School as part of its Eco-Gardens initiative.

Nearly 1,000 flats in North Lanarkshire are to be demolished as the local authority's tower regeneration programme took another step forward. Following the success of the initial phase, North Lanarkshire Council said it has received resident support for the next stage of its plans.

Inverclyde Council is proposing to dispose of an area of land in Kilmacolm to MacTaggart & Mickel Homes in connection with a proposed development of private housing on a larger site adjacent to the land. The council is required to consult on this proposed disposal in terms of the Town and Countr