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Shona Frame, a partner and construction sector expert at law firm CMS, sets out tips for companies to deliver successful environmental, social and governance practices across their business. The focus on environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations within the construction sector continu
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A new masterclass led by procurement sector experts has promised to provide prospective suppliers with vital information on how to submit a successful bid for its upcoming frameworks. The event will equip potential suppliers with essential knowledge on how to put themselves in the best position for
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A Cumbernauld builder has revealed how long shifts putting up new houses have been flying in thanks to help from a hardworking magpie. Joiner Graeme Stewart, 41, told how the wild bird appears at the site every day and pitches in by passing nails, screws and pencils to construction workers at the ho
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A concerning late payment trend and a call for continuity of public non-residential RM&I are the key highlights from the latest State of the Roofing Industry member survey from NFRC and Glenigan.
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A new generation of skilled professionals with expert training in traditional construction crafts are ready to support historic buildings across Fife after successfully completing a range of specialist qualifications. Inverkeithing’s Heritage Regeneration project is still underway, but one par
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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.
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Fife Council has approved plans for 30 new council houses in Strathkinness. Councillors at a meeting of the cabinet last week approved plans for 30 new houses at Bonfield Park in Strathkinness, 10 of which will be specifically for people with additional needs.
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A couple received a pleasant, if shocking, surprise when they found out a roofing company had removed and replaced their home's roof - completely by mistake.
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National Gas has secured Ofgem Strategic Innovation Funding (SIF) to study a new type of underground hydrogen energy storage – developed by Edinburgh storage specialists Gravitricity – as a potential technology in their plan to decarbonise the UK gas network. Gravitricity's H2FlexiStore
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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
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A construction company has made international headlines after offering staff a bonus of nearly £60,000 each time they have a baby. South Korean construction giant Booyoung implemented the policy in 2021 and has already paid out seven million won (around £4.1 million), The Korea Times rep
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As Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2024 draws to a close, brother and sister duo Johnathan and Caitlyn Beaton are sharing their apprenticeship journeys with Glasgow-based construction firm City Building. City Building, known for operating one of the UK’s largest apprenticeship programmes, welcome
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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
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Renewable energy developer Vattenfall is holding a ‘Meet the Buyer’ event next month in Aberdeenshire, so that lead contractors can meet potential subcontractors as it readies for the construction of the 14 turbine Clashindarroch II wind farm. To ensure that communities and local compani
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Lanarkshire-based weed control and tree management specialist Complete Weed Control has secured a further five-year deal with waste and resource management firm FCC Environment. The Larkhall-based company recently completed a three-year contract with FCC Environment, which has been extended for five
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