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Euan Clark is to join the Contractors Legal Group (CLG) at the Joint Contractors Tribunal (JCT), the Scottish Building Federation (SBF) has confirmed. A commercial director at Ashleigh (Scotland) Limited, Mr Clark has been a director of SBF since earlier this year.

Members of the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) have elected Jan Etchells as their new national president. The appointment, which came at the virtual AGM on September 18, sees Ms Etchells from Syntonic Kitchen Technicians Limited begin her two-year term as FMB president at a challe

Demolition work is under way in the east end of St Andrews to prepare the ground for new state-of-the-art student accommodation. The University of St Andrews has submitted revised plans to provide 748 student beds at Albany Park to ease pressure on the town’s housing stock.

Scotland's construction companies have called for additional support measures to help shape the future of apprenticeships after it was revealed that the coronavirus pandemic had altered the recruitment plans at more than half of business in the country. A survey was conducted by the Constructio

The insures for Glasgow School of Art have raised legal proceedings in the Court of Session against the company that installed fire and security measures at the Charles Rennie Mackintosh building that was destroyed by fire.

A new survey by CMS has found that Scottish commercial property requirements will likely see a significant change following the COVID-19 pandemic. The survey, based on responses from over 200 middle, senior, and C-suite executives, show that 24% of commercial property occupants in Scotland expect to

North Lanarkshire Council has granted planning permission to Taylor Wimpey West Scotland for the provision of 535 new homes through the development of land at the former Garnqueen Farm off Main Street in Glenboig.

The need to include social justice and green infrastructure in our housing developments has only been increased by the onset of the current health pandemic, says housing minister Kevin Stewart. The impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis has made many of us reflect on the importance and value of

Gladman Developments Limited has lodged an appeal over Fife Council's refusal of its plans for 80 new homes near Kingseat. The developer sought permission last year for the £9.8 million development on farmland to the North and South of Cuddyhouse Road.

Councillors have approved plans by Keepmoat Homes to deliver 48 new homes on vacant land in Dalmarnock. The developer intends to build 34 three-bedroom homes, ten two-bedroom properties and four four-bedroom townhouses for private sale at a site bordered by Carstairs Street, French Street, Webs

Midlothian Council has submitted plans for a residential and retail development in Dalkeith.

A number of Aberdeen-based businesses have collectively raised and donated £30,000 to a local charity, following the cancellation of the annual CALA Homes business lunch event due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The London Electric Vehicle Company's (LEVC) real-world testing and trial phase for VN5, its new electric van, has signed up tools and equipment hire company Speedy as a new partner.

The landmark former Watt Brothers department store in Glasgow has been purchased by Sandy and James Easdale in a rejuvenation plan expected to cost more than £20 million. The historic building, which is situated from Sauchiehall Street to Bath Street in the city centre, has been vacant since t

Faithful+Gould has been appointed by Aberdeenshire Council to support the delivery of over £200 million of capital projects as part of its Construction Design Services Framework. The three-year contract – with an option to extend by one year – will see Faithful+Gould provide q