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A self-employed builder from Reading has been given a suspended prison sentence after a man fell to his death while assisting with roof work. Raffaele Vigliotti, 68, who was trading as Absolute Building Solutions, was also ordered to complete 200 hours of unpaid work, after the death of Andrew Layle

A start-up has unveiled its vision for a spider-like robot which it says could be used to advance lunar explorations and provide low-cost, low-carbon housing on Earth. Crest Robotics says "Charlotte" could construct a 200 m² home in a single day, using an extrusion system developed by a partner

An independent investigation into a second closure of Dundee’s showpiece swimming and leisure centre has found that it was not due to lack of previous maintenance work and could not have been anticipated.

Scarborough Group International (SGI), the property regeneration and placemaking specialists, has officially commenced refurbishment works at Base, its transformational redevelopment of the former Younger Building in West Edinburgh.

Roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles is supporting the National Housebuilding Council (NHBC) in its ambition to address skills shortages within construction. Celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, Russell Roof Tiles, which is based on an 11-acre manufacturing site in Lochmaben, employs a t

Elevated levels of radon gas have been detected in isolated areas of nine properties belonging to Highland Council. These findings follow a comprehensive monitoring programme involving 135 non-domestic workplaces and public buildings, in line with UK Health and Safety legislation.

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has announced a new project with The University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL), which will align CISL’s sustainability leadership expertise with RICS’ mission to achieve a built and natural environment that

Homes for Scotland (HFS) has welcomed the First Minister’s renewed commitment to addressing Scotland’s housing emergency and working more closely with the sector to boost housing delivery across all tenures. In a vital high-level meeting this morning, senior leaders from across the home

The JR Group celebrated the official start of its first housing development in partnership with North Lanarkshire Council, with a groundbreaking ceremony at the site on Coshneuk Road, Millerston.

Robot bricklayers are set to make their debut on UK construction sites, as the industry continues to grapple with a severe shortage of skilled labour. The technology, developed by Dutch firm Monumental, features dual-arm robotic systems capable of laying bricks and applying mortar at a pace comparab

Scottish landscape construction specialist P1 Contractors Ltd has successfully completed the soft landscaping works at the newly opened Woodmill and St Columba’s RC High School in Dunfermline, the world’s largest certified Passivhaus education building.

Aberdeen can meet its net zero goals by refurbishing, not rebuilding, argues Roddy Morrison of CBRE Scotland. As companies sharpen their focus on meeting net zero targets, the demand for energy-efficient, Grade A office space continues to surge.

Jane Wood discusses the critical decline of SME homebuilders in Scotland and calls for urgent reforms to support the sector. In June 2024, Homes for Scotland (HFS) took a bold step to fill a glaring gap in our national housing data. Our landmark report, Scotland’s SME Home Builders 2024: Data

The Highland Council will deliver a transformative programme of energy efficiency upgrades across council housing supported by a £9.2 million Energy Company Obligation (ECO) funding proposal secured by Union Technical.

Sarah Peterson, a seasoned director at Horizon M&E Services Design with over 15 years specialising in sustainability and energy within the built environment, is set to offer critical insights on the path to net zero at the inaugural Scottish Construction Summit. Her talk, Route to Net Zero