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In a landmark move aimed at raising construction standards and protecting homeowners, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has launched a comprehensive model for licensing domestic building companies.
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The Highland Council is taking the next step in its journey to net zero by exploring the development of city-wide heat networks in Inverness, as part of the council’s Local Heat and Energy Efficiency Strategy (LHEES).
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The Association for Project Safety (APS) has appointed Sofie Hooper as deputy CEO. She joins APS from her role as head of policy and research at the 11,500-strong global membership body the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM).
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The growing popularity of self-builds and owner-managed conversions and renovations, perhaps fuelled by the popularity of Grand Designs and other such programmes, puts an additional potential responsibility on conveyancers when acting for purchasers of such properties and this is becoming a growing
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A construction manager who was the driving force behind a multi-million-pound transformation of a cultural landmark has been named the Chartered Institute of Building’s Construction Manager of the Year. Jason Hunt MCIOB faced stiff competition from dozens of finalists across a variety of categ
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Mosaic Architecture + Design has completed the redevelopment of the former Dalian House in the heart of Glasgow city centre into 92 Build To Rent (BTR) residential flats and associated landscaping and shared amenity spaces.
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Hillcrest Enterprises tenants at Rose Terrace in Perth are enjoying warmer, more comfortable homes following the successful completion of a major window replacement project at the historic Georgian building.
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The Scottish Building Contract Committee (SBCC) Ltd has welcomed the addition of several new organisations and representatives to its Committee over the last 12 months, further enhancing the diversity and expertise on the committee.
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Construction work is now underway on Motus Commercials’ new 38,000 sq ft commercial vehicle workshop and sales facility at Ravenscraig. The development, located within the site’s dedicated employment zone, SevenFourEight, marks a key milestone in the regeneration of one of Europe’s
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Chartered surveyor DM Hall has made two senior strategic appointments to help underpin the services it provides. Stephanie Stewart has been appointed marketing manager, and Martin Watt becomes its new compliance and support manager.
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More than 20 organisations are formally joining forces to protect Scotland’s critical infrastructure from weather and climate-related impacts.
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Glen Earrach Energy (GEE) has submitted its application for a 2GW pumped storage hydro (PSH) project near Loch Ness, under Section 36 of the Electricity Act 1989.
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National maintenance and decarbonisation contractor Novus Property Solutions has strengthened its operations team, recently appointing social housing repairs and maintenance expert Jason Smithies as head of operations for Scotland and the North East. Mr Smithies brings more than two decades of exper
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CECA Scotland has launched a new strategy to help tackle the civil engineering shortage in Scotland. With over £70 billion of infrastructure investment in the pipeline through to 2035, Scotland’s civil engineering sector is at the heart of the nation’s future. Yet despite the
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ESG, sustainability and MEP consultancy Wallace Whittle has announced three new hires to support a growth surge across its UK project base. The business, which has nine offices throughout the UK, has been working on projects including the £1 billion all-electric University Hospital Monklands,
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