The Scottish Housing Regulator (SHR) has shared its early analysis of social landlords’ responses to its survey on Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) in social housing. To date, the Regulator’s survey has found that nine landlords have identified the presence of RAAC in some o
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Sainsbury’s has opened its new store in Edinburgh, Sainsbury’s Biggar Road Local.
Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes North Scotland has made a £1,500 donation to Look Good Feel Better, a charity dedicated to improving the physical appearance and overall wellbeing of people living with cancer.
Four of Scotland’s outstanding civil engineers have been recognised for their expertise and excellence at the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Scotland Awards ceremony. The ceremony took place as part of the prestigious ICE Scotland Glasgow and West of Scotland Branch Annual dinner, which
In its most recent Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report released today, engineering services provider Edwin James Group reported a 10% reduction in its Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions and reaffirmed its long-term commitment to its ESG ambitions. In line with its aim to source all energy
The mother of a young boy who fell to his death through an open manhole cover has opened legal proceedings against the contractor responsible.
Proposals to develop an environmentally sensitive mixed-use Eco-Wellness and Leisure Park at the site of the former St Ninians open cast mine, next to Kelty and Kingseat in Fife, are being progressed by the developers, National Pride (St Ninians) Ltd.
Barratt Developments has raised £25,772 for a poverty relief charity in the North of Scotland at its recent charity dinner. The housebuilder welcomed 220 guests to the Chester Hotel in Aberdeen on Friday 17th November for an evening of entertainment.
The new Bawbee bridge officially opened to traffic last week, earlier than had been planned.
The initial concrete inspections at Aboyne Bridge have been completed and further detailed specialist inspections and assessments continue, Aberdeenshire Council has revealed. A drone survey was carried out to inspect the external faces of the main span last month.
A new report has assessed the known investment, the skills demand now and in the future, and current training and learning support for green skills in Scotland.
Santa arrived early at Kirkliston Primary School this year with a special gift for the annual Christmas Fair from housebuilder Dandara East Scotland. The housebuilder donated £500 to buy an iPad, which was the star prize in the raffle at the event held on the 2nd of December. The money will al
Timber frame specialist Deeside Timberframe has launched its new website.
Timber processing and distribution group National Timber Group (NTG) has appointed Scott Cairns as its group chief executive. Well-known to many across the timber industry, Scott brings a strong track record of transformational growth and financial delivery, gained from a career spanning a
The regular podcast series from our sister publication Scottish Housing News has published a new episode today that considers the impact of housing design in the aftermath of a disaster.