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Four in ten architects have said their mental health has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, a new survey has revealed.

An industry guide has been published to support the construction industry to attract and retain women into the sector.

John Jameson outlines a COVID-19 issue which many people may not have factored; the risk of Legionella created by stagnant water apparatus and cooling systems which have been largely redundant for over two months. As most property and health and safety professionals know, Legionnaires’ disease

A survey conducted by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and its Global Construction Review publication has found that 92% of construction professionals around the world said they expect their business to survive the coronavirus pandemic.

The developer behind a retirement community near Carlisle is seeking locations in Scotland as it plans a fresh round of investment. AB Living said its Scalesceugh Hall & Villas has been popular with Scottish retirees, giving husband and wife team Bruno and Dr Anita Herdeiro the encoura

Outline plans have been submitted for a major residential development plus commercial units on derelict land just north of central Glasgow. Up to 300 houses and flats are planned for a site on the east side of Carlisle Street, north of Inverurie Street/Endrick Street, in Cowlairs. The development wo

The Oriam sports centre at Heriot-Watt University could be expanded with the addition of a new indoor tennis centre and link building.

Transport design consultancy PriestmanGoode has created a new solution for rail carriages that makes optimal use of the space to ensure that social distancing is observed.

Scotland’s construction sector can begin site preparation work from Friday after First Minister Nicola Sturgeon began a phased reopening of the lockdown restrictions.

Ryder Architecture has submitted design proposals on behalf of East Dunbartonshire Council to replace the existing Boclair Academy in Bearsden.

Barratt Developments has apologised after a letter it sent to suppliers warning that their pay rates would be slashed by 15% was “sent in error”. The Times reports that the letter, sent by the housebuilder’s Manchester office, detailed cuts for bricklayers and labourers, the abolis

As the Scottish Government prepares to update its COVID-19 construction sector guidance, Laura McCorquodale details the industry’s six-phase plan to resume work. A six-phase plan has been drawn up for construction work to resume in Scotland as lockdown begins to ease from the end of this week.

East Ayrshire Council revealed its innovative £68 million Barony Campus will not be delivered on time.

Developers have submitted plans to build 48 apartments and a commercial unit in the Northfield district of Edinburgh.

CMS partner and construction specialist Christine Worthington outlines how construction employers can make their workplaces safe for employees once restrictions are lifted. Scotland’s construction sector, significantly impacted by coronavirus lockdown measures, is now beginning to see the firs