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Whalsay Kirk in Shetland
New research by Development Trusts Association Scotland (DTAS) shows a record 320 communities moved to buy or lease local buildings in Scotland in the past 12 months – an increase of 300% since 2024.
There is now a significant number of buildings in community ownership across Scotland, ranging from libraries
Continue reading Communities step in as local building closures rise across Scotland
Supply chains are increasingly taking their duty of care for public safety seriously in the interests of protecting people across multiple sectors, according to growing fire safety body Fire Aware.
The fire safety organisation is seeing a behavioural change as a wide range of companies large and small start to adopt rigorous
Continue reading Supply chains starting to make positive change, says Fire Aware
Hörmann UK is reinforcing its commitment to public safety and infrastructure resilience with a range of certified high-security bollards designed to meet the stringent requirements of public sector and local government environments. The range has been engineered specifically to protect people, buildings and critical infrastructure from unauthorised vehicle access while supporting the operational
Continue reading Certified Security Bollards from Hörmann
Supply chain partners working closely together across multiple sectors can help ensure our buildings are safe for those moving about in them, says growing safety body Fire Aware.
Collaborating on issues including legislation, supply of products and new innovations can all help to create a safer outcome across many sectors facing challenging
Continue reading Collaboration is key to driving fire safety, says Fire Aware
The cultural change needed to bring about a shift in fire safety starts with a recognition of a duty of care by all of those responsible across multiple sectors, says growing fire safety body Fire Aware.
Everyone involved in the design, construction, maintenance and letting of the built environment needs to understand
Continue reading Safety is now a duty of care across multiple sectors, says Fire Aware
Fusion21 has announced the renewal of its national Grounds Maintenance Framework, worth up to £85 million over four years, and is now inviting bids from interested suppliers providing regional or national coverage.
The national procurement specialist is seeking competent firms operating in the public sector, including SMEs, to support its members in
Continue reading Fusion21 invites bids for £85 million Grounds Maintenance Framework
By Mike Lord, CEO and Chairman of Stiltz Homelifts
Mike Lord
For decades, the bungalow has been the gold standard of later-life housing. Single-storey living promises freedom from stairs, simpler maintenance, and the comfort of a private garden. For many older people, it has symbolised a sensible, even aspirational, step down
Continue reading Why bungalows are a bad idea for older people’s housing
By Paul Devlin, CEO, Causeway Technologies
Paul Devlin
Every crane, cable and concrete pour on a modern construction site is tracked in real time. Yet in the main, the proof of the skills behind them still lives on plastic cards and paper certificates. In a digital age, that’s our weakest link.
Continue reading Digital skills passports: Building trust in construction’s most important asset — People
McAvoy has, for the first time, secured a place on Lot 2: Modular & Prefabricated Building Services, within the NHS Commercial Solutions’ £1bn Modular & Prefabricated Building Solutions Framework.
Through this four-year award, public sector clients will be able to access McAvoy’s full suite of expertise to support the delivery of modular
Continue reading McAvoy Awarded Place on NHS Commercial Solutions Framework Leading offsite manufacturer
“Public Sector bodies are under increasing pressure to deliver infrastructure that is not only cost-effective but also aligned with net-zero targets,” said Duncan Price, Partner, Global Sustainability & Climate Lead, Buro Happold.
Leading global engineering, design and advisorypractice Buro Happold has achieved PAS 2080 certification for Carbon Management in Infrastructure and Built Environment from
Continue reading Buro Happold UK achieves PAS 2080 Certification, supporting public sector net-zero delivery of infrastructure
SELECT President Mike Stark pays tribute to ECA as “a close friend and a younger sister” as part of the Scottish organisation’s celebrations
The Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) has been recognised for more than a century of exceptional service to the electrotechnical industry after receiving the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award from SELECT at its 125th Anniversary
Continue reading Campaigning trade body SELECT honours fellow electrical trade association ECA with Lifetime Achievement Award at 125th Anniversary Grand Ball
Local authorities will be prevented from refusing planning permission for large housing developments, according to newspaper reports.
Will Thomas
Steve Reed, Housing and Communities Secretary, is expected to announce this week that planning applications for schemes comprising more than 150 homes will be referred directly to central government – bypassing council planning
Continue reading Councils ‘to be bypassed’ for large-scale housing developments: Legal comment
By Stiltz Homelifts/CEO Mike Lord
The UK is on the brink of a profound demographic transformation. By 2072, more than a quarter of the population – around 22.1 million people – will be aged 65 or over. Yet, the homes being built today are failing to meet the needs of this ageing
Continue reading Elevating Housing – Why the Future of UK Homes Must Look Beyond the Staircase
New data reveals 488 jobs were created and hundreds of people accessed apprenticeships and work placement opportunities within a year – thanks to national procurement experts Fusion21 helping companies smash their social value targets.
Working across housing, local authority, education, NHS, and blue light sectors, Fusion21 supports its members and suppliers to embed social
Continue reading 488 jobs created within a year as procurement experts Fusion21 help organisations smash social value and boost green skills
Aiden Van Sertima – Global Sales Director, Integritas Property Group
Aiden Van Sertima
The UK housing market is undergoing a significant transformation, driven not just by economic pressures and shifting work patterns, but also by major demographic changes. Increasingly, the spotlight is shifting to the growing demand for high-quality rental homes in
Continue reading The Rising Demand for High-Quality Rental Properties: How Demographic Shifts and Smart Design are Reshaping the Property Sector
Liverpool’s flagship £1bn Knowledge Quarter development is set to enter a new phase – following the completion of the demolition of a key landmark.
Removal of the former Smithdown Lane Police Station at the Paddington Village South scheme has now completed, paving the way for new development opportunities under a masterplan being co-ordinated
Continue reading Key Liverpool landmark demolished as innovation scheme enters new phase
Matrix has been recognised as a Star Performer in Everest Group’s 2025 Global Vendor Management System (VMS) PEAK Matrix® , a respected global assessment of market leadership and innovation in workforce solutions.
The Star Performer title is awarded to companies that have shown significant market impact, based on everything from new business
Continue reading Matrix Named Star Performer in Everest Group’s 2025 Global VMS PEAK Matrix®
Focusing on delivering great user experiences and driving operational evolution
Appointing Anna Jackson as its new Chief Operating Officer, training and compliance expert, TTC Group, has reconfirmed its focus on delivering the best possible experiences to employees, customers and prospective customers. With a proven track record of driving operational excellence, Anna is
Continue reading Anna Jackson joins TTC Group as Chief Operating Officer
Matrix’s Social Value team has made a significant impact in communities across the UK, supporting over 10,000 individuals between March 2024 and April 2025 on their journey to employment. Through a range of initiatives, including employability workshops, career support and volunteering days, Matrix has helped students, job seekers and local authority employees unlock
Continue reading Matrix Delivers Career Support and Skills to 10,000+ People Nationwide in 2024/25
Zhaga, the global lighting-industry consortium, proudly announces the launch of Zhaga Book 21, a new industry-standard specification designed to ensure full interoperability of LED modules in SELV applications. Building on the Zhaga Book 26 for non-SELV applications, which was launched in December 2024, Book 21 further strengthens Zhaga’s mission to promote sustainability, serviceability,
Continue reading Zhaga Unveils Book 21: Future-Proofing Luminaire Design with Linear Socketable LED Modules for SELV applications
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