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Owners of homes, farms and businesses are being urged to act promptly in seeking compensation for disruption arising from work on one of the biggest infrastructure schemes in Scottish history.

John Rodger, partner and property specialist at accountants Chiene + Tait, discusses the potential consequences of the new Residential Property Developer Tax (RPDT). As the inquiry into the 2017 Grenfell fire continues, so too do financial repercussions from the tragedy which left 72 people dead.

Wood-based materials manufacturer Egger (UK) Limited has been fined after a self-employed lorry driver was killed making a routine delivery of recycled wood. Ayr Sheriff Court heard that on 3 October 2017, whilst standing on open ground at the rear of the trailer of his articulated vehicle, the driv

Paragon Development Finance, introduced by Melrose Commercial Finance Ltd, has agreed to provide a £4.5 million funding package to Nixon Blue to support the development of 34 new apartments overlooking Paisley’s iconic Abbey. 

Independent builders merchant MKM Building Supplies is further expanding its presence in Scotland with the purchase of Spey Valley Timber & Builders Merchants.

A turf cutting ceremony was held at Inverness Campus this week as Robertson Construction Northern started work on a new £9 million life sciences innovation centre. Designed by Austin-Smith: Lord, the 2500m² building will provide facilities for businesses to work collaboratively with acade

A UK renewable energy company has unveiled major expansion plans into Scotland, which will see it open an office in Glasgow and create up to 20 highly skilled jobs over the next 12 months.

Drinks company Diageo has applied for planning permission to build a solar energy farm alongside its packaging plant at Leven. Subject to consent by Fife Council, the plans would see 12,000 solar panels capable of producing 4MW of electricity installed on vacant land at the 150-acre plant, which pro

Ever-expanding integrated environmental, engineering and technical services business, RSK Group Ltd has announced the acquisition of chartered surveyors CS2. CS2 is one of the UK’s most reputable construction consultancies, offering a fully integrated service covering building surveying,

Jamie Mulligan shares his journey into construction and discusses how the trainee development programme at AS Homes was crucial to helping him realise his career ambitions. He also sheds light on the major skills shortage facing the construction sector and the importance of encouraging young people

Balfour Beatty has joined hub South East Scotland Ltd's supply chain as a third Tier 1 Construction Contractor alongside Morrison and BAM Construction. hub South East has successfully delivered more than 80 new or refurbished facilities for public sector clients in the Lothians and Borders as w

Taylor Wimpey said today it expects to deliver an operating profit of £820 million after the housebuilder posted a record first half performance and strong operating profit margin. Group completions of 7,303 homes (H1 2020: 2,771) excluding joint ventures, completed a record first half perform

Pre-tax profits at Morgan Sindall have shot up by 286% on the first half of Covid-hit 2020 but also 46% up on H1 2019’s figure, the group revealed today. The property business reported pre-tax profit of £53.1 million, with turnover up to £1,559m from £1,363m last time an

Work is now underway on a £1.1 million project to protect Orbiston Viaduct in North Lanarkshire.

There are, of course, many different trades involved within the construction industry, from surveyors to bricklayers to roofers. But what about those who give the important finishing touches to a new development – the construction painter, or painter and decorator. This got us thinking. How lo