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Inverness-based construction company Capstone Construction has installed a defibrillator at its head office in the Longman area of Inverness, which will ensure round-the-clock access to potentially life-saving equipment. The defibrillator, a Mindray C1A housed in an external heated cabinet from Lond
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Residents and businesses are to help shape plans for a new walking, wheeling and cycling network in the Greater Govan area.
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A construction worker in Missouri saved a little squirrel that was covered from head to toe in wet spray foam. It was a casual day at the construction site when a contractor came to work and suddenly spotted some unexpected furry guests scurrying around his station.
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Edinburgh’s Orchard Brae House has secured three lettings in close succession, following the completion of an extensive refurbishment programme at the office building.
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The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has created a new skills and policy department to address the industry’s major training and recruitment challenges.
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The Highland Council has called a Housing Challenge Summit designed to bring together all parties from national and local government and private sector interests from across the fields of energy, housing development and commerce, to focus on the region's 'Housing Challenge'.
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Irvine-based McLaughlin Construction has been re-appointed as one of only 18 contractors selected for the second generation of Scotland Excel's New Build Residential Construction Contract. The company has been appointed to lots one to four, covering design and build as well as build only, for develo
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Edison Group CEO Calum Melville shares his thoughts about the continuing practice of retentions in the UK construction industry, which he argues has been a source of conflict for too long and calls for governments to act. Is there a strategy within the construction industry in Britain to drive contr
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Sole traders and small and medium-sized businesses across Aberdeen can apply for grants to reduce their energy bills, lower their carbon footprint, and improve their overall sustainability, all while supporting the city’s progress toward net zero.
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A report which sets out the result of a mixed-tenure improvement service pilot project in Edinburgh has been presented to councillors following the completion of works in Wester Hailes. In mixed tenure blocks, there is a combination of ownership including owner occupiers and landlords that include t
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The urgent need for more private housing development in North Lanarkshire has been highlighted in a new report. Research from Rettie, commissioned by Hallam Land, reveals that over 32% of all households in North Lanarkshire face some form of housing need, compared to an average of 28% across Scotlan
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Renewable energy firm ScottishPower and Santander UK have joined forces to make adopting energy efficient technology in UK homes more affordable.
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Scottish Construction Now is excited to announce that our advertising manager, Raymond Carr, will be attending UK Construction Week at the NEC Birmingham this Wednesday and Thursday. Raymond is looking forward to meeting both new and existing clients during this prestigious event, as well as explori
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On the day household energy bills are set to rise, the latest data from the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) shows Scotland is on track for a record-breaking year for heat pump installations. According to the MCS data dashboard, so far this year, Scotland has installed more than 5,000 MCS-
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Housebuilder Avant Homes Scotland has appointed an experienced head of customer care. Billy Green joins from Stewart Milne Group where he held various positions during 21 years at the business and has over 25 years of customer care experience within the housebuilding sector.
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