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Mark Denholm Edinburgh-based electrical contractor Ideal Electrical Solutions (UK) Limited has secured a funding package from Santander Business Banking to support the expansion of its headquarters in the capital.

(from left) James Heard, Campion Homes; Julie Watson, Kingdom Housing Association; Ian McCreadie, Campion Homes Three Inverkeithing residents are the latest jobseekers to benefit from a Construction Academy organised by Fife Works, Kingdom Housing Association’s employability project.

Ground Developments Ltd has been awarded the enabling works package by Standardkessel Baumgarte for the new Baldovie Energy from Waste Combined Heat and Power Facility in Dundee. The facility will generate electricity as well as steam for the local industry in a highly efficient process.

Electric vehicle charging points launched at Maxim Office Park Maxim Office Park has announced the addition of electric vehicle (EV) charging points at the Park, the first available along the M8 between Glasgow and Edinburgh.

A number of construction sites across the UK have ground to a halt due to heavy snow, according to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB). As the 'Beast from the East' brings snow and storms to the UK, the trade body warned that the freezing temperatures mean it’s too cold to lay bricks.

Housing associations in the UK made record operating profits in 2017, despite the introduction of a 1 per cent annual social housing rent cut in England until 2020, according to Moody’s Public Sector Europe.

Jeff Fairburn Persimmon has revealed annual profits soared by a quarter last year and the housebuilding giant mains “encouraged” by the start to 2018 despite Brexit uncertainties.

Angela Constance Communities Secretary Angela Constance has said the Scottish Government will take “new and innovative” approaches to the housing challenges of Brexit and an ageing population, The Herald reports.

New best practice guide sets new standard for time management in building and civil engineering projects in the latest publication from the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).

Graham Construction’s pioneering approach to Building Information Modelling (BIM) has been given the ultimate seal of approval.

(l-r) Prof Andrea Nolan, Peter Body and Dr Farzad Pour Rahimian A unique technology for the construction industry offering immersive “walk throughs” of unbuilt houses; a novel method of recycling print toner powder for use across a range of applications including art, construction and animal med

Bob Doris MSP The Local Government and Communities Committee wants to know what you think of the Planning (Scotland) Bill.

Clark Contracts Directors Following a survey of employees, Clark Contracts has been ranked number 72 on the Sunday Times best 100 companies to work for list.

(l to r) - Iain Hunter, site manager; George Bagan, asst site manager; Craig Stevenson, painter and decorator, Audrey Sanders, sales executive; Glen Sancroft, asst site manager and Stuart Dick, customer care foreman.(Image: Ian Jacobs) Scottish property development and construction group Cruden has

Aberdeen Science Centre Halliday Fraser Munro appointed to £4.7m redevelopment of Aberdeen Science Centre