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    <pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
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      <title>Construction industry holds key to Scotland future</title>
      <description>Michael Levack, Chief Executive of the Scottish Building Federation called on First Minister Alex Salmond to prioritise needs of construction industry when he sets out plans to build a 'lion economy'.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
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      <title>Nominations open for Apprentice of the Year 2008</title>
      <description>Search for Scotland's apprentice of the year is on as Scottish Building Apprenticeship and Training Council (SBATC) open lines to on-line nomination for James Birnie Award for Craft Excellence.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
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      <title>Building work complaints increase by 25%</title>
      <description>Scottish Building Federation review the alarming 25% increase in complaints against builders, plumbers, electricians and other home improvement traders.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
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      <title>Is Scotland able to hit new house targets?</title>
      <description>Scottish Building Federation welcome opportunity to work in partnership with Government in developing any future house-building strategy,</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 14 Mar 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
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      <title>Development of first Scottish eco-town</title>
      <description>The development of Scotland's first eco-town at Cardenden is a clear blueprint for the future development of sustainable communities.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
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      <title>Scottish Building Federation on Commonealth Games</title>
      <description>Michael Levack Chief Executive, Scottish Building Federation says Glasgow winning the Commonwealth Games is fantastic achievement and will see over GBP288 million of investment in the city.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2007 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
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      <title>Pupils consider career in construction </title>
      <description>Scottish Building Federation's challenge encourages local pupils to consider construction as a career.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Oct 2007 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Scottish Building Federation</category>
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      <title>Scottish Building Federation mission to Japan</title>
      <description>Organised by Dr Masa Noguchi from the Mackintosh Environmental Architecture Research Unit (MEARU) in Glasgow, and was entitled PV Zero-carbon Mass Custom Home Mission To Japan.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Sep 2007 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
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      <title>Trust helps building industry students </title>
      <description>Edinburgh and District Master Builders' Charitable Trust is making funds available to allow students who wish to join the industry to realise their full potential.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Sep 2007 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
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      <title>Scottish Building Federation charity support</title>
      <description>Scottish Building Federation presents cheques to Scottish Spina Bifida Association and Maggie Cancer Care Centres </description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Jul 2007 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Scottish Building Federation</category>
      <link>http://www.buildingtalk.com/news/scs/scs138.html</link>
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      <title>Who employs Best Craft Apprentice in Scotland?</title>
      <description>Scottish Building Apprenticeship and Training Council (SBATC) are once again on the hunt for the best craft apprentice in Scotland.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 26 Jun 2007 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
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      <title>Project managers need to be more competent</title>
      <description>Scottish construction industry needs to improve the project management skills of its managers according to The Scottish Building Federation, the Civil Engineering Contractor Association and Monitor.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 18 Jun 2007 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Scottish Building Federation</category>
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      <title>Charities score with Laidlaw Scott football</title>
      <description>Building and Maintenance contractor Laidlaw Scott, a member company of the Scottish Building Federation, held its annual charity football tournament recently in Glasgow.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Jun 2007 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Scottish Building Federation</category>
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      <title>IiP Award by Scottish Building Federation</title>
      <description>Liam McKeating has been awarded a prestigious Investors in People Award in recognition of its commitment to its staff and facilitating continuous improvement.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2007 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Scottish Building Federation</category>
      <link>http://www.buildingtalk.com/news/scs/scs134.html</link>
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      <title>Seminars on new CDM Regulations</title>
      <description>The Scottish Building Federation educates industry on new health and safety measures in construction.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2007 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Scottish Building Federation</category>
      <link>http://www.buildingtalk.com/news/scs/scs133.html</link>
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      <title>Scottish Building and Monitor build for future</title>
      <description>New Project Management courses at different levels to suit existing skills, giving managers the chance to achieve an internationally recognised qualification,</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2007 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
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