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Campaigning trade association SNIPEF has welcomed an in-depth report published by the Construction Industry Coronavirus Forum (CICV Forum) which is aimed at helping public bodies make decisions on where public funding in construction gives the highest economic returns to help support a gre

Continued disruption to Scotland’s offshore wind sector risks the loss of billions of pounds of long-term investment and Scotland's vital 2045 climate change target, Scottish Renewables has warned. The Scottish Government has halted a plan to lease areas of seabed - which was already 14 months

New energy efficiency training funding has been made available for people resident in Scotland who have lost their jobs or are at risk of redundancy as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Energy Skills Partnership (ESP) will be distributing funding through the National Transition Training Fund (N

Scottish glamping site design consultancy Glampitect has opened its first office in Dubai. Set up 18 months ago by friends Calum MacLeod and Alisdair Young, the international expansion comes after a remarkable period of growth for the market-leading Edinburgh-based business.

The promise of affordable idyllic island life awaits ten lucky householders as a new neighbourhood nears completion on the Isle of Bute.

A leading female engineer has called for an end to the longstanding practice on Chinese construction sites of banning women from entering tunnels because it is believed they bring bad luck and trigger their collapse.

The construction industry will require the equivalent of 22,500 new roles to be created by 2028 to ensure the Scottish Government’s commitment to achieving Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045 is on track, according to a new report by the Construction Industry Training Board (CI

Plans to deliver 100,000 affordable homes over the next decade are set out today in a document that outlines Scotland’s first long-term housing strategy.

Glasgow construction firm City Building has appointed a new executive director to drive forward the organisation as it seeks to take a growing share of the renewables sector. Alan Burns, formerly depute director, replaces Dr Graham Paterson, who has retired from the business, along with Sharon McGra

Plans by two Glasgow housing associations to deliver a new social housing development in one of the West End’s most desirable neighbourhoods have been granted planning approval. The new development will complement the existing historic buildings in Burnbank Gardens

Dundee-based manufacturer, stockist and supplier of ground screws RADIX is unveiling its expansion and move into new 3,000 square foot premises in the city, accommodating dedicated office space for its growing team. Whether a holiday park or a housing development, foundations present

Scottish Renewables has announced the appointment of Adam Morrison as its new chair. Adam Morrison, project director for Moray West Offshore Wind Farm at Ocean Winds, has been elected by the organisation's board and will serve as Chair for a three-year term.

Work to lay new subsea cables to supply superfast broadband to 15 of Scotland’s most remote communities will begin this Spring.

A joint venture of Fusion Assets and J. Smart & Co. is to begin construction work on an extension to the Gartcosh Industrial Park in North Lanarkshire.

People and organisations living, based or with an interest in the Gilshochill area of North Maryhill are being given the chance to help shape future plans for the area.