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A coalition of housing, environmental, fuel poverty, consumer and industry organisations has warned First Minister John Swinney against the use of hydrogen for domestic heating which it claims is “neither cost-effective nor efficient”. Just last month, Mr Swinney hailed the opening of Sc

A £6 million mansion, raffled off as a grand prize by Omaze, has come under scrutiny for breaching planning regulations, according to North Norfolk District Council. The Larkfields property in Blakeney, situated in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, was reportedly not built in ac

A recently completed build-to-rent scheme located in the heart of Glasgow has been refinanced following a £14.4 million loan from Secure Trust Bank (STB) Real Estate Finance.

Shetland Islands Council has awarded a contract for core infrastructure works at the Knab Redevelopment site to local contractor Tulloch Developments Limited.   The work, which is expected to get underway early this summer, will include initial bulk earthworks, the installation of new foul and

Shetland Islands Council has awarded the harbour infrastructure contract to progress the £45.4 million project to provide a new ferry for Fair Isle. The Full Business Case for the project, that will see a new ferry built and upgraded harbours at Grutness and in Fair Isle, was approved by counc

Network Rail is to replace the railway bridge over East Kilbride Road at Busby station this month.

Architecture firm Anderson Bell + Christie (ABC) has announced it now has an accredited team of PAS2035 professionals. The practice said the move allows its architects to deliver retrofit co-ordinator, designer and assessor roles as defined in the PAS2035 British Standard.

CCG (Scotland) Ltd is reinforcing its commitment to developing Scotland’s future workforce with the recruitment of up to 10 new trade apprentices across the group in 2025. Amid ongoing challenges in skills development—including an ageing workforce, a recognised skills shortage to meet ho

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) and UK Plant Operators (UKPO) Magazine have announced the return of the annual ‘UK Plant Operator of the Year’ competition (UKPOOTY).

Marking its 60th anniversary this year, Lochmaben-based roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles has announced its charity plans for 2025.

Rail contractor QTS Group teamed up with acclaimed musical duo SAINT PHNX to bring their Happy Place workshops to schools across Scotland, helping young people explore mental health through music and art.

Jack Chambers marks the beginning of Scottish Apprenticeship Week with a first-hand account of being a health, safety, and wellbeing apprentice at Balfour Beatty. When I began my university studies in Environmental Management, I never imagined I would pursue a career in construction, particularly in

Students with a keen interest in the built environment from Universities and Colleges across Scotland put their skills to the test during the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) Tomorrow’s Leaders Student Challenge contest last month. Seven teams took part in the contest, which provided an

Glasgow's Tollcross Park A-listed Mansion House, a Victorian landmark built in 1849, has been fully let following a comprehensive refurbishment.

The Scottish Government's plans to address the housing emergency or achieve necessarily ambitious climate change targets could fall flat if more isn’t done to entice young people into the construction sector, according to a new report released this Scottish Apprenticeship Week.