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Initial responses to a major new engineering services survey have revealed that more than nine in ten businesses (93%) say they are ‘concerned or very concerned’ about the impact of coronavirus on their business over the next six months.

Hector MacAulay, regional managing director of Balfour Beatty’s UK Construction Services business in Scotland & Ireland, has featured in an interview with The Scotsman. In the interview, Hector explores how apprenticeships are a mutually beneficial route to take for both young people looki

The Scottish Government has enlisted Arup to undertake an assessment of the potential to use hydrogen within the Scottish energy system. With targets to achieve net-zero energy by 2045, the government is working alongside Scottish Enterprise and Highlands & Islands Enterprise to outline plans to

CALA Homes (North) has received planning approval for a collection of new Aberdeen city centre apartments subject to the satisfactory conclusion of a Section 75 agreement.

Detailed plans have been submitted to transform a former school on the outskirts of Penicuik into a new rural community.

The Scottish Government’s Planning and Architecture Division explains its decision to extend the National Planning Framework 4 Call for Ideas deadline until 30 April.

As the country deals with the ongoing coronavirus crisis, the UK Asbestos Training Association (UKATA) is urging workers in construction-related industries and trades to make use of the time to upskill or refresh training. In line with this, UKATA has approved its 200-member companies and individual

The Housing and Property Chamber has postponed scheduled hearings and case management discussions (CMDs) from 18 March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. If you have an ongoing case, you will be contacted in due course with this information. The chamber will contact parties in order of hearing date

Roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles this week attended a local jobs fair at Lochmaben Primary School as part of its education programme for young people. Employing 60 staff at its 11-acre Halleaths site, Russell Roof Tiles manufactures roof tiles that are used on homes and commercial sites acr

A kind-hearted Glasgow Taxi driver has provided a powerful and personal offer of support to the city’s healthcare staff by offering free lifts to all NHS workers.

Morton Fraser's head of construction law Jonathan Seddon looks at the potential impact of coronavirus on UK construction projects being procured under JCT. I started looking at the potential impact that the coronavirus might have on my client's construction projects a few weeks ago when th

Winchburgh Developments Limited (WDL) has agreed a new contract with Barratt Homes to sell land to the housebuilder for 95 new three- and four-bedroom homes, including 20 affordable homes. The project forms an important part of the second phase of housebuilding at Winchburgh, which will deliver a fu

Yesterday, economy secretary Fiona Hyslop announced a series of measures to mitigate the economic impact of the coronavirus on businesses in Scotland, including a £2.2 billion for businesses.

Clyde Gateway has been granted approval to transform a disused gas works in Dalmarnock into office accommodation.

Summix Capital has been granted planning permission by the City of Edinburgh Council for the development of a new office project in the heart of the Old Town.