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Union leaders are demanding that construction employers take action to ensure that workers are granted “toilet dignity” in the workplace. A pan-industry campaign by Unite has highlighted construction as a sector with a particular problem.

Construction specialist SIPs Scotland is celebrating industry recognition after claiming an award for a project in Perthshire. The company was awarded the 'Best SIPs Home' prize at the Build It Awards 2018, beating five other shortlisted projects to the top spot.

Edinburgh-based independent building and project consultancy Paragon has opened a city-centre Bristol office, further enhancing its regional presence as part of an ongoing growth strategy. Located near Temple Meads station, this is Paragon’s second new office this year, with its Edinburgh offi

West Lothian high school pupils have been learning about roles in construction after taking part in an employability initiative with Barratt Homes. Pupils from West Calder High School were joined by the housebuilder in October to take part in an interactive session, which sought to demonstrate the r

Technology company Sunamp is on track to disrupt the 40 million unit a year global market for hot water cylinders after securing £2.2 million in funding.

Conservative retailer Keep and Bear has launched a Lego-style kit which encourages children to construct a toy border wall.

Kier has today reassured shareholders that it is confident the group will meet its full-year expectations despite first-half costs exceeding the realised savings by approximately £10 million. In a trading update prior to its Annual General Meeting at 12 noon today, the infrastructure services,

Robertson has been appointed to build two new hotels in Glasgow next to the SSE Hydro on behalf of Vastint Hospitality. Construction work is underway on two brand new hotels with a combined 434 rooms.

Fife-based housing charity LAR Housing Trust has appointed Clark Contracts for a multi million pound project in Edinburgh. The firm is to convert Westwood House, an empty office building on the city’s Gorgie Road, into 47 mid market rental flats.

Scottish craft brewer Innis & Gunn has announced plans to build a large scale brewery in Edinburgh. The proposed site is strongly preferred to be in the Edinburgh area, subject to the outcome of planning applications. Innis & Gunn’s core range of Craft Lager, IPAs, and barrel-aged

Work to create a new mental health centre for children and young people in Aberdeen could begin before the end of the year after plans were officially put forward by NHS Grampian. The Scottish Government has granted £1 million to support the redevelopment on the former Links Unit at the City H

An application has been lodged to convert a former warehouse in Dundee city centre into three retail units and 28 flats. The proposals tabled with Dundee City Council by Brechin-based architects A B Roger and Young feature artist’s impressions of a six-storey corner building in Trades Lane bet

A planning application has been lodged for the comprehensive redevelopment of Musselburgh’s Ship Inn.

East Kilbride-headquartered quantity surveying and commercial management consultancy Soben Contract and Commercial has increased its headcount following a raft of contract wins across Europe, the UAE, and North Africa. Following the completion of successful projects in London, Birmingham, and M

The team behind a new £20 million multi-use development at Dundee Waterfront have released new images of the project. The drawings show how the retail units, cafe, offices and apartments at Studio Dundee will look when completed.