A £1.7 million project to help businesses grow in Shetland secured up to £486,956 investment from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE). Whiteness-based building firm, G A Leask Builders has purchased a large warehouse in Lerwick. A project to convert the premises into four units is und
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This Earth Day, Organic Architects explores how distilleries can take practical steps toward a more sustainable future.
A community-owned visitor centre in Aviemore is being transformed into a vibrant hub for local people and visitors.
A new £10,000 Community Benefits Fund, supported by Cruden and the City of Edinburgh Council, has officially opened for applications.
Union Technical has been selected as an approved supplier to a major new public sector retrofit and decarbonisation framework, placing the Glasgow-based energy services business at the forefront of Scotland’s drive towards a greener, more sustainable built environment. Developed by the LHC Pro
Work is underway on Midlothian Council’s latest energy-efficient housing development on the site of the former Danderhall library and leisure centre. Contractor Ogilive Construction is building 23 one- and two-bedroom flats in two blocks along with car parking and access routes, landscaping an
Clive Dickin, CEO of NASC, explains why scaffolders remain essential to the overall UK economy. It is not impossible to find a few people who object to the current UK government’s obsession with growth. But these are a rare breed, and their objections are usually focused on concerns about sust
Scottish Renewables has called on the Scottish Government to take a tailored approach to community benefits to ensure they deliver a lasting strategic legacy. In response to a public consultation on community benefits from renewable energy developments, Scottish Renewables has advocated for flexibil
Scaffolding has been erected on Glasgow’s iconic North Rotunda building, paving the way for its exciting new chapter as a Nashville-inspired entertainment venue.
Work is set to start this month on a new £4.1 million housing and office development in Stranraer.
Homes for Scotland (HFS) has announced a partnership with VELUX to secure an improved operating environment for the SME home builder sector, contributing to the growth and sustainability of this vital group which has seen a significant reduction in activity since 2017. In June 2024, HFS published it
In an industry where inefficiencies in project management can inflate costs by up to 25% and extend timelines by 15%, scaffolding businesses increasingly recognise the need for practical, efficient solutions to address these challenges. The scaffolding sector is at a turning point—one that cal
An expert touch was essential as JR Scaffold tackled a uniquely challenging project at Touch Water Treatment near Cambusbarron, Stirlingshire. The team installed intricate scaffolding around two pipe bridges to support a 10-week programme of repairs and refurbishment to the structure’s paintw
If you studied in Edinburgh in the late ‘90s, chances are you remember Snapfax – the foldable magnetic discount card that saved you money on food, travel, and more.
A social housing provider in England has been fined £140,000 following a prosecution by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). Stonewater Limited employed two men as estate assistants who worked at various sites near Tanyard Farm in Coventry.