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The Scottish Building Federation (SBF) preceded its Annual General Meeting (AGM) last week with a timely look at a topical situation, reinforcing its long-standing impact on the construction industry over its 130-year history.
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Collette Miller explores the Passivhaus and EnerPHit energy efficiency standards, outlining their development, core principles, and the benefits and challenges associated with their adoption by social housing providers aiming to meet net zero targets and improve tenant well-being. In the 1980s, the
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Glasgow City Heritage Trust has teamed up with Queen’s Park Camera Club (QPCC) for an exhibition that will shine a spotlight on at-risk buildings across the city. The exhibition will explore the challenges they face and highlight common issues that many historic buildings in the city come up a
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Baroness Crawley of Edgbaston has joined the presidential team of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA). The national accident prevention charity said the appointment highlights Baroness Crawley’s commitment to the causes of consumer protection and social justice that drive
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Cala Homes (East) and Hillside School have received unanimous approval for their proposals to deliver an Additional Support Needs (ASN) campus alongside private and affordable homes.
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Businesses across South Lanarkshire and East Ayrshire are being urged to be part of a must-attend event offering the chance to be part of a lucrative supply chain for a new wind farm. Since receiving planning permission in 2022, OnPath Energy’s Mill Rig Wind Farm is set to inject £91 mil
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A new £95 million multi-use residential development in Calton, including a park and a contemporary arts centre, has been given the green light today.
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A proposal has been submitted to demolish two existing buildings in Newington to make way for a new mixed-use development that will include 115 student beds and a commercial unit. Waugh Investments Limited lodged the application on May 1, seeking permission to redevelop 33-41 Ratcliffe Terrace. The
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Passengers are celebrating the return of train services between East Kilbride and Glasgow, with many getting their first glimpse of the impressive new station at Hairmyres.
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Places for People has joined forces with Dunbar-based charity The Ridge to deliver a groundbreaking project aimed at empowering local residents and tackling social challenges.
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Scotland’s Chief Statistician has released the Housing Statistics for Scotland 2023-24, revealing a year of mixed results across the nation’s housing system.
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The number of mental health support services available to construction workers has drastically increased, research from the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) shows.
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Water firm Highland Spring Group has teamed up with SSE Energy Solutions to launch a new solar farm in Perthshire. Located in the Ochil Hills, the 7-megawatt, 23-acre project will supply up to a quarter of the group’s electricity needs for its main Blackford site. Construction is due to start
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Govanhill Housing Association has welcomed the commencement of its contract with Mears Group, which started today.
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Communities across the North East and Moray will benefit from over £8 million of funding to create jobs in low carbon industries and enhance green and net zero skills. The Scottish Government’s Just Transition Fund (JTF) helps finance industry and community projects working towards the t
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