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The Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity has received a £50,000 donation from the Persimmon Charitable Foundation to support its work.

A memorandum of understanding has been signed between regeneration specialist Urban Union and the City of Glasgow College to provide meaningful work experience for students studying courses related to the built environment. The memorandum supports the commitment of social value and career developmen

Regulation of ‘embodied carbon’ is urgently required to accelerate the decarbonisation of the built environment, according to industry professionals who gathered to discuss the role that building materials play in the country’s journey to net zero. 

Negative stigma and a lack of proper training opportunities are blocking many people with criminal records from earning a second chance at life within the construction industry, a Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) report has revealed.

Twelve new homes for rent for Hebridean Housing Partnership (HHP) are to be built in Leverburgh. The development comes thanks primarily to the Scottish Government, the local Comhairle members, the landowner Mark Miller-Mundy, HHP's preferred contractor Alex Murray Construction and the chair of the l

Tasmania's premier has promised to build the world's largest chocolate fountain if re-elected later this month. Jeremy Rockliff, who has led the Australian island state since 2022, said the project would bring more tourists, The Guardian reports.

The Highlands’ first internationally approved wind turbine safety and technical training centre will train up to 1,000 workers each year who will be crucial to Scotland’s transition to a net-zero economy.

Proposals to deliver a “once in a lifetime” regeneration of Charing Cross have taken a step forward with the submission of a new planning application by CXG Glasgow Limited, a subsidiary of Tracey Investments Limited and owners of the Venlaw building and Elmbank Gardens, in conjunction

Persimmon apprentices showcased their bricklaying skills to Jenny Gilruth MSP, as the education secretary marked the homebuilder’s milestone donation of materials to construction colleges across Scotland. The cabinet secretary joined apprentices and members of staff at Ayrshire College’s

An award-winning roofing apprentice has described how his apprenticeship has not only helped build work-ready skills but also boosted his confidence. Euan Forsyth’s apprenticeship journey is being highlighted alongside other apprentices as part of Scottish Apprenticeship Week which takes place

Representatives from West Lothian Council recently visited the site of planned new council homes in Livingston that will include supported housing specifically for homeless young people.

As part of Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2024, GRAHAM is shining a light on its dedicated apprentice scheme through its GRAHAM Academy and the role it plays in nurturing the next generation of the construction workforce. Providing training and development programmes, the Academy provides training at

Scottish Labour’s spokesperson for local government and housing visited local apprentices at Persimmon’s Royale Meadows development.

Heras fencing has gone up in preparation for work starting on the new beach playpark area.

South Ayrshire Council and leisure development specialist Alliance Leisure are looking at a range of options to revamp the Citadel Leisure Centre in Ayr.