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Colin Clelland from Burness Paull’s construction team dissects at what the latest Scottish Government guidance means for the sector. The latest guidance for the construction sector from the Scottish Government was issued this week and summarises the current position with some degree of clarity

Orkney Island Council’s planning application for a community wind farm project at Quanterness has been called-in by the Scottish Government at the local authority’s request.

East Kilbride-based independent consulting engineer Dougall Baillie Associates (DBA) has underscored its critical role in the construction industry in Scotland with a string of major contract wins in multi-million pounds residential building projects. The firm has been tasked by household name UK bu

Atmos Consulting has announced the appointment of Malcolm Sangster as technical director of its EIA (environmental impact assessment) and consenting team. Formerly of Aecom, Malcolm brings over 22 years' experience to the team as well as a strong track record in project management and direction.

Leading players in Scotland’s property industry have joined forces to demand government action to protect jobs and ensure the nation’s housing market can recover strongly from the coronavirus crisis.

Balfour Beatty has spoken of its pride in helping with the successful completion of the new temporary NHS Scotland hospital NHS Louisa Jordan at Glasgow’s Scottish Events Campus (SEC) this week. Acting as principal contractor, Balfour Beatty and its local supply chain and partner contractors K

Chartered accountant and business advisor Anderson Anderson & Brown (AAB) has reaffirmed its support to the energy sector with the appointment of Alasdair Green as head of E&P (Exploration and Production). Having been instrumental in developing AAB’s presence in the upstream

Staff and office bearers at the electrical trade association SELECT have saluted the work of the NHS and key workers by putting their hands together in a new film for the weekly ‘Clap for our Carers’ event.

Plans to convert a listed former Kirkcaldy library and clinic into new flats have been approved by Fife Council.

Colin Armstrong Architects have submitted plans to build 40 affordable and private homes on 14 acres of grazing land within the village of Kincraig, within the Cairngorms National Park.

Highland Council has paired up with CRGP Architects on plans to convert a former Inverness primary school, latterly in use as a child care centre, into housing.

Methil-based plastic duct and drainage manufacture Naylor has maintained supply of product to essential projects throughout the pandemic. Managing director Jim Crawford said: “The team have been really pleased to play their part in keeping healthcare and infrastructure projects going. Most rec

BAM Infra Nederland has built and commissioned the world’s first fully electric 10 to 12-tonne road roller.

Market confidence in Scotland’s construction sector has fallen sharply with workloads, profit margins and employment anticipated to fall over the coming twelve months.

Artisan Real Estate has been given the green light to demolish a vacant Glasgow office block and deliver a new 16-storey hotel.