The Scottish Government has published a list of Local Authority areas where inspections have identified Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) in their schools. There are 16. Orkney Islands Council has confirmed that there is none in the islands’ schools.
“Good quality affordable housing is essential to attract and retain people in rural communities, particularly in areas where key workers are needed. That’s why we are making up to £25 million available in a dedicated fund to make affordable homes for key workers, such as those working in the public sector and emergency services.” Paul McLennan Scottish Housing MInister
Loans of up to £175,000 to help self builders are open for application today, November 21st from the Communities Housing Trust.
Nick wanted to construct a greener alternative to traditional house building methods and built his home out of straw bales.
The Scottish Government’s Lorna Slater has spoken about the need for more women to go into the construction industry to build greener homes for the future.
To Build a Broch is designed to be read as a book, or broken into pieces to support indoor and outdoor learning. It presents a fresh take on both the interpretation of our ancient past and our contemporary archaeological practice.
Orkney Housing Association (OHAL), has set forth its plans to build additional affordable housing at Walliwall, Kirkwall.
This week there has been some good news for the construction and tourism sectors in Scotland.
Nick wanted to construct a greener alternative to traditional house building methods and built his home out of straw bales.
“Construction workers should not be used as test subjects by building luxury flats to get an economy moving that values wealth at the expense of our health.”
