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Giving consumers, installers and other stakeholders access to real-world heat pump performance data and customer satisfaction scores would help drive the transition to low-carbon heating in the UK, according to a new report published by the Energy Futures Lab, Imperial College London’s global

South Ayrshire Council's biggest housing project in recent years is set to get underway. 160 new affordable homes are to be built on the site of the former Mainholm Academy in Ayr. Starting this month, a mix of 1-,2-,3-,4-,5-and 6-bedroom properties will be built.

Everwarm Limited (part of the Sureserve Group) has secured a new contract for the provision of reactive repairs with Maryhill Housing for an initial period of three years. The new contract will commence on 1st October 2022.

The JR Group has supported a duo of community groups in the heart of the Shettleston area, as part of its commitment to supporting and giving back to the communities it is working in. The building firm, which is currently carrying out the construction of the 44-unit new build housing development at

New life could be breathed into a key Newbridge site after it was purchased by a family-owned property business. GSS Developments, run by Paul and Tim Stevenson, has bought the 61.5-acre former Continental Tyres Factory near Edinburgh for an undisclosed sum.

The collapse of Dundee contractor McGill will not affect the installation of smoke alarms to council homes throughout Angus, the local authority has confirmed. The construction company plunged into administration last month with the loss of more than 60 jobs.

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A new build family home in Dalmally, Argyll is the first building to be clad in recycled TV screens. Set within a stunning landscape overlooking Loch Awe, Hundred Acre Wood features a central hall space designed to accommodate an 18-ft Christmas tree.

Specialist engineering consultant Gavin & Doherty Geosolutions (GDG) has significantly expanded and strengthened its Scottish operation to support the increased renewable energy activity in Scotland, driven by both onshore and offshore wind activity in the region. 2022 has brought some major mil

Work to demolish the old station platforms at Cameron Bridge in Fife is now complete, Network Rail has revealed. Following the successful completion of the first mile in March, and significant progress on the second mile, the removal of the old platforms of the former Cameron Bridge station clears t

Proposals for a new distillery on the shores of the Dornoch Firth in Sutherland have been given the green light. Midfearn Distillery Company Limited will erect and operate a whisky distillery with associated warehousing, a bottling facility, tank farm, energy centre, landscaping and associated

The UK’s National Robotarium officially opens in Edinburgh today after being delivered by Robertson Group. Based at Heriot-Watt University’s Edinburgh campus, the purpose-built National Robotarium facility provides a catalyst for entrepreneurship, bringing together academics and companie

Hardies Property & Construction Consultants has added drone surveys to its existing service offering to clients following recent improvements in drone technology. The latest generation of drones are smaller, lighter, and quieter than ever before and have ultra-high-definition images that al

Former Scottish Government minister Fergus Ewing has thrown his weight behind the growing campaign for the regulation of the electrical industry being spearheaded by construction trade association SELECT. The prominent SNP politician, who was cabinet secretary for rural economy and tourism between 2

Miller Homes has committed to supporting local causes and groups near its Scottish developments by donating £20,000 to charities, community groups and causes over the next year. The homebuilder has announced the creation of a Community Fund allowing groups to apply for funding to support their