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A new report from Edinburgh’s Smart Data Foundry reveals that only 20% of people in Scotland can comfortably afford the home upgrades required to meet the Scottish Government’s net zero targets for buildings by 2045. The findings highlight the affordability challenge posed by retrofittin
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A Nottinghamshire construction boss who fraudulently removed more than £700,000 from four failing companies and transferred the money to his casino account has been jailed. Wesley Grainger-Smith, 66, was sentenced to two years and four months in prison at Lincoln Crown Court on Friday 28
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Swedish state-owned energy company Vattenfall has said it has begun a process to assess the ownership of its district heating portfolio. As part of its continuous portfolio evaluation, Vattenfall will investigate future options for its district heating operations in the UK, Sweden and the Netherland
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A golf hotel in North Berwick is to be demolished and replaced with a block of flats after councillors voted in favour of two separate planning applications.
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Leo Quinn is to step down from Balfour Beatty's board later this year after more than 10 years as group chief executive, the group said today. Balfour Beatty said an extensive international search resulted in Philip Hoare, chief operating officer at AtkinsRéalis, being chosen by the board to
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Residents in the Torry area of Aberdeen, whose homes have been deemed unsafe due to the presence of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC), are considering legal action as they face financial hardship and potential homelessness.
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North Ayrshire Council’s Capital Budget will deliver investment worth more than £331 million in the coming years to help support communities and residents. The Capital Budget supports investment in buildings, infrastructure and regeneration projects and the newly-approved programme will
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A major milestone in the plan for subsea tunnels between the Shetland mainland and Yell and between Yell and Unst has been reached with the commissioning of sonar investigations.
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Enevate Homes, a modular housing manufacturer with a factory in Wishaw, has announced a £2.9 million investment in its staff, plant, and equipment to facilitate significant expansion. Scottish Enterprise is supporting the company with grant funding of £739,000 as part of the economic age
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Barratt Homes West Scotland hosted an audience of 600 people to help raise an incredible £153,000 towards supporting children and families in need. The housebuilder's annual charity dinner was held at Glasgow’s Hilton Hotel on Friday 21st February, with this year’s proceeds going t
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McTaggart Construction is leading the UK industry in its push to employ more women. The number of female employees working for the specialist affordable home builders is now 30% - more than double the UK industry standard of 12.6%.
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At just 19, Casey Gardner is proving that hard work, passion, and talent can paint the path to a successful career. As an apprentice painter and decorator with Persimmon, Casey is already making a significant impact in the industry and her local community.
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Councillors have approved the appointment of Morgan Sindall Group for the project to relocate Beeslack Community High School.
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The former owner of a sports nutrition business has embarked on a new career in construction at the age of 42, studying building surveying at the same time as gaining industry experience with Thomas & Adamson. Will Townsend joined the international construction and property consultancy last year
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Members of The Highland Council's Education Committee have approved the draft Learning Estate Strategy (LES).
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