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SELECT managing director Alan Wilson has told thousands of radio listeners across the UK that proper training and apprenticeships are essential to protect the safety of consumers and others in the construction industry. Speaking on the popular Building Ideas Show with Mark Millar on Fix Radio, the M

After five years of dedicated leadership of the Heat Pump Association (HPA), Phil Hurley has stepped down from his role as chair. Mr Hurley has been instrumental in the successful growth of the HPA’s membership and influence, helping to secure the HPA as a trusted voice, and critical friend, t

A strategy to drive Scotland’s fair and just transition away from fossil fuels will be published by next summer, the Scottish Government has revealed. Energy minister Gillian Martin announced the timeline as the consultation responses to the draft Energy Strategy and Just Transition Plan, and

Barratt Developments welcomed local MSP Colin Beattie to its Pentland View development in Midlothian to celebrate its site manager's Pride in the Job Quality Award win. Shaun Quinn, site manager at Pentland View, received the Pride in the Job Quality Award, known as the “Oscars of the housebui

The Drax Foundation, which is the corporate foundation of the renewable energy company Drax Group, has announced a new grant of £150,000 for Energy Sparks, an energy education charity that works with schools. The new funding will enable Bath-based Energy Sparks to ensure that up to 240 schools

A renewable energy programme which aims to reduce domestic bills in council homes across North Lanarkshire is continuing to make progress.

Dandara East Scotland has donated £1,000 to support a vital hub for the local community in Dunblane. The money will be used to buy new sports equipment for the Dunblane Centre, which has a popular coffee bar and offers a range of activities including badminton, Pilates classes and toddler grou

Scottish Borders Council has approved the next steps required to progress with plans for the development of a care village for the central Borders to be located in Tweedbank. The approval was given at a meeting of the council on 28 September when members were provided with a detailed update on the p

Worried owners and managers of public buildings are being offered expert support to navigate the hazardous concrete crisis which has disrupted schools across the UK.

Fyne Homes, in partnership with MacLeod Construction, has started construction of its latest affordable housing development in Lochgilphead, Argyll.

GH Barnett & Son has submited plans to Fife Council seeking to convert a bakery in East Neuk into a house and four flats.

Inspired Villages, a UK later living developer and operator, has launched its annual Impact Report revealing plans to build 25 net zero developments.

A recycling firm is seeking to redevelop its scrapyard site in Edinburgh for a proposed mixed-use development, comprising purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) and build-to-rent accommodation as well as retail/commercial space and associated works.

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A judge has found that Donald Trump and his company are liable for the "false valuation" of the former president's Aberdeenshire golf course.