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Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) is present in 69 West Lothian Council homes and 15 common blocks, the local authority has confirmed.

The operators of a bridge in New Orleans are crossing their fingers that new federal guidance for electronic road signs doesn't apply to their amusing road signs. The Federal Highway Administration's new rule for the road manual says highway signs should be simple, direct and avoid wording "intended

HRH The Princess Royal visited Gordonstoun yesterday to officially open one of the ‘greenest’ classroom buildings in the UK. The Princess Royal unveiled a plaque naming the classroom hub, ‘The Queen Elizabeth II Rooms’, in honour of Queen Elizabeth II and with approval from T

Multi-disciplinary engineering services provider Edwin James Group has appointed Geoff Bruce to head up the EJ Academy supporting learning and development (L&D) for the group. The newly created role is part of the company's strategic growth plan and will increase focus on lifelong learning and m

The legacy of a respected built environment professional will live on thanks to a new Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) award. Paul Dockerill had an immense passion for building safety, skills development, and improving fire safety in the UK up until his tragic and untimely death in November 20

Construction, refurbishment and fit-out contractor akp Scotland has unveiled what it is looking forward to in 2024 following a series of contract wins. Falling within the industrial, hospitality & commercial sectors, akp said the contracts worth £13 million underscore the fi

The third and final construction stage of the Fairlie Coastal Path has begun with work expected to be complete in spring 2024.

Councillors agree to close Bo’ness Recreation Centre due to condition concerns, backlog in maintenance costs and level of subsidy and, to invest in alternative new facilities. Falkirk Council this week agreed that Bo’ness Recreation Centre be closed in the coming months due to condition

An appeal against Angus Council's decision to refuse plans for 159 new homes in Forfar has been rejected by the Scottish Government.

A planning application has been submitted in principle to redevelop the 2 Sisters chicken factory in Coupar Angus.

A report outlining proposals for a significant investment in Falkirk Council’s housing stock was agreed at this week's full council meeting.

The first students of a new course introduced to address the skills shortage in the civil engineering industry have graduated from Fife College.

More than £27 million is to be invested in new and existing council housing stock throughout West Lothian from April 2023 to April 2024.

Plans for a 33-storey apartment tower in the heart of Birmingham's bustling city centre have been approved with an unusual rule for its would-be residents.

Councillors in Edinburgh will next week consider proposals for a major regeneration of heritage buildings on a prominent corner in the west end of the city. The site, at the junction of Queensferry Street and Shandwick Place, comprises a group of dilapidated buildings which were, until recently, hom