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Pupils from Lochgilphead High School will try their hands at joinery, roofing, plumbing, and brickwork when they attend a series of traditional skills workshops funded and delivered by Argyll and Bute Council’s Lochgilphead Conservation Area Regeneration Scheme (CARS).

Unauthorised drainage works carried out by a housebuilder have caused damage to public open space in Armadale, West Lothian Council has revealed. Investigations established that the damage at Millburn Park was caused as a result of work undertaken by Avant Homes Scotland in

Residents can view the exciting plans for the £100 million regeneration at Wyndford at a new exhibition. Wheatley Homes Glasgow, part of Wheatley Group, has announced a new exhibition showcasing the community-led regeneration which will transform the community in the Maryhill area of Glasgow.

Highlands and Islands businesses are being encouraged to apply for 31 contracts for maintenance work at airports across the region ranging from thousands of pounds up to more than £15 million. The contracts, which will be available for tender between June and October 2024, include a range

Cruden Homes has added four new sales advisors to its in-house sales team, aiming to enhance and expand sales talent across all regions. This initiative is part of Cruden’s ongoing strategy to elevate the home-buying experience through a standardised service across its sales offices in Scotlan

The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) Scotland has released its response to the Investing in Planning consultation, noting the consultation’s reliance on planning fees, which the Institute states will not be a silver bullet to fixing the planning system. The Institute’s response, whic

West Lothian Council has agreed to enter into an agreement with Network Rail and Winchburgh Developments Ltd for the provision of an overbridge on the new core road through Winchburgh.

Springfield Partnerships has signed a new contract worth £6.3 million with Wheatley Group to deliver 30 affordable new homes at Dalhousie, Bonnyrigg. The housebuilder is set to start construction work immediately on the quality new homes to meet the high demand for affordable housing in Midlot

The outgoing president of SELECT, Scotland’s largest construction trade body, has issued a stark warning about the rise of rogue tradespeople masquerading as qualified electricians to take advantage of the boom in domestic renewables technology. Alistair Grant, who ends his two-year tenure at

It has been a hectic few weeks at Holyrood, and there have been many changes that will have significant impacts on the built environment sector, writes Jocelyne Fleming, policy and public affairs officer Scotland at the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB). John Swinney is the new First Minister a

The Scottish Government has confirmed it will review a new law that effectively bans wood-burning stoves in new build homes after ministers admitted the regulations were “inflexible”.

Barratt Developments Scotland is extending its deposit contribution scheme to more key workers. Across the UK, the Key Worker Deposit Contribution Scheme has been extended to include the 37,000 employees and volunteers of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), as well as 60,000 foster carer

McLaughlin & Harvey has taken a significant step in supporting social enterprises in the local Dundee community. As part of its James Hutton Institute Advanced Plant Growth Centre and International Barley Hub project, the contractor provided much-needed repairs to an accessible toilet at The Cir

Kier GRAHAM Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has partnered with Men Matter Scotland to provide mental health support to employees and sub-contractors at His Majesty’s Naval Base (HMNB) Clyde. Kier GRAHAM DIO is a joint venture (JV) between contractors GRAHAM and Kier and employees and

Team members from The JR Group have raised funds for mental health group The Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity as part of two informal events for staff designed to highlight the importance of positive mental health in the workplace.