Loans of up to £175,000 to help self builders are open for application today, November 21st from the Communities Housing Trust.
Scotland’s Self-Build Loan Fund Reopens
An Orkney Straw House #EarthDay
Nick wanted to construct a greener alternative to traditional house building methods and built his home out of straw bales.
Women Urged to Enter Construction Industry to Build Greener Homes #EarthDay
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’
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.
More Affordable Housing For Orkney
Orkney Housing Association (OHAL), has set forth its plans to build additional affordable housing at Walliwall, Kirkwall.
Good News for Construction and Tourism
This week there has been some good news for the construction and tourism sectors in Scotland.
Orkney’s Straw House
Nick wanted to construct a greener alternative to traditional house building methods and built his home out of straw bales.
Trade Union Demands Non- Essential Construction Sites Remain Closed
“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.”
Construction Assessors Recruitment Drive Launched
A project has launched to recruit and train 100 new construction assessors across all of Scotland’s construction Colleges.
Balfour Hospital Shortlisted for National Award
“This year’s shortlist features some of the best talent in our profession, and the new Social Impact Awards recognises the significant value these projects have brought to the communities around them. “
