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(from left) Jim Caldwell, senior fellow of the Institute of Demolition Engineers; Professor Roger Willey; Craig Mcwilliam, Scotland and Northern Ireland regional chairman, National Federation of Demolition Contractors; Vaughan Hart, Scottish Building Federation managing director and director of Cons

The vast majority of house builders have used or have considered using modern methods of construction (MMC) in the last three years, according to new research from the NHBC Foundation. The study found that one of the key attractions to MMC is the perceived ability to build more quickly and there is

Chinese construction company HuaShang Tengda has 3D printed a 400-square-meter, two-story house in a mere month and a half. The Beijing-based firm is a major competitor of fellow Chinese construction company WinSun, which we’ve featured previously with its 3D printed six-story apartment building a

The City of Edinburgh Council has set out plans on the delivery of a new-look housing strategy which aims to significantly increase the number of new affordable homes in the city from 3,000 to 8,000 and accelerate investment in the services that will reduce tenants’ cost of living. A report to the

James Reid Delays in installing passive fire protection could be putting workers at risk, according to one of the UK’s leading passive fire safety specialists.

West of Scotland Housing Association (WSHA) has announced the appointment of Carillion to deliver their day-to-day repairs contract from August 1. The contract builds on the existing relationship with Carillion which currently provides a high level of customer service delivering WSHA’s planned mai

Ann and Sandy Dickson Ayrshire residents have the chance to look through the keyhole at one of Scotland’s most inspirational green homes this weekend when Beith homeowners, Sandy and Ann Dickson, open their doors to the public.

New guidance outlining best practice for the installation of underfloor heating has been issued by the NHBC Foundation. The number of new homes with underfloor heating has increased in recent years because it helps free up wall space and can have energy efficiency advantages. Underfloor heating can

Interserve has secured a £7.5 million contract to provide cleaning services for energy company SSE and gas distribution firm SGN. The three-year account will see Interserve provide daily cleaning, window cleaning and periodic cleaning services to all of SSE and SGN’s 70 corporate offices located

Glenn Allison Stewart Milne Group has secured a £185 million banking facility to pursue its long-term strategy of focussed growth and geographical expansion.

Tim Broyd A new golden age of infrastructure – delivering economic growth and better quality of life – is within our grasp if engineers embrace new technology and the mind-set to exploit it.

Technology and Innovation Centre at the University of Strathclyde Glasgow City Council has announced a number ‘smart’ infrastructure investment plans, including the creation of Scotland's first city innovation district, as part of a pledge to have 50,000 new jobs and an additional 1000 new busin

BAM celebrates the Kitemark achievement Six contractors have become the first organisations in the world to achieve a new Kitemark for BIM (Building Information Modelling) launched yesterday by the business standards company BSI.

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