Image of the Grenfell Tower fire courtesy of Natalie Oxford via Twitter Two housing blocks in Glasgow which were identified as containing ACM (Aluminium Composite Material) cladding similar to that used on Grenfell Tower are being subject to round-the-clock site patrols, it has emerged.
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Independent transport experts have warned that funding cuts are making it impossible to fix Scotland’s potholed and damaged roads. According to the Society of Chief Officers of Transportation in Scotland (SCOTS), the existing backlog of repairs to Scotland’s road networks is valued at £1.6 bill
Andrew Davies Wates Group chief executive Andrew Davies has been announced as the new boss at Carillion.
Edinburgh has been ranked as having the second most sustainable transport network in the UK, and sits within the top 20 cities globally for the quality and effectiveness of its transport systems.
An MSP is proposing to bring forward legislation to make the installation of sprinklers mandatory in all new-build social housing. David Stewart, a Labour MSP for the Highlands and Islands, is bringing in a member’s bill which would place a duty on local authorities and Registered Social Landlords
(from left) Glenn Allison, chief executive of Stewart Milne Group, Professor David McClean, head of school at the Scott Sutherland School, and Sarah Dingwall, development manager for the RGU Foundation Stewart Milne Group has pledged £8,000 to create an access scholarship that will support an under
Carnegie Library and Galleries, Dunfermline Window, door and curtain walling manufacturer and installer CMS Window Systems has played a key role in the creation of the new Dunfermline Carnegie Library & Galleries (DCL&G), which was crowned Scotland’s best building in the 2017 RIAS Awards.
Manni Ferguson Manni Ferguson from Kier Construction examines the growing diverse range of roles for women in business.
Previous work to install external wall insulation in Gallowhill Nearly £54 million is to be invested in housing across Renfrewshire over the next three years under the local authority’s new budget plans.
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A new initiative by Miller Homes is helping drive home efficiencies in its business following the introduction of a new, tailor made site manager app.
A future of energy study by Arup has predicted that many people and businesses across the UK will be generating their own power by 2035. Endorsed by Energy UK, Energy systems: A view from 2035 sets out the energy solutions required to bring the UK on track to meet its 2050 climate change targets. It
A £23 million animal science innovation centre and campus hub has been officially unveiled at the University of Edinburgh by Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal. Designed by Atkins, the Charnock Bradley Building at the university’s Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies provides a place at t
The Big Ben conservation project reached a major milestone this week when the final piece of the 98 metre high scaffolding was slotted into place. The achievement was marked by a rooftop ‘topping out’ ceremony, a centuries old tradition celebrating the highest point of building work being comple
The conference will take place at The Slate in Coventry The Property Care Association (PCA) is issuing a call for papers to construction academics, researchers and others with an interest in the structural waterproofing sector.


