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The Unite union is to recommend its local government craft membership including joiners, labourers, painters and electricians reject a revised pay offer from the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA). The pay offer is based on a proposal put forward by the local authority body of a 3% inc

Balfour Beatty has announced the completion of the sale of its 50% stake in Fife Hospital for a cash consideration of £43 million. The firm said this figure is “in excess” of the directors’ valuation as at 30th June this year.

Eric Curran Chartered surveyors DM Hall LLP said it has set the scene for significant growth with a reported increase in both turnover and profits in the year to December 2017.

New plans set out by the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) for a post-Brexit immigration policy would cripple the construction industry, according to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB). A government-commissioned study which aimed to establish the current and likely future patterns of EEA migra

Morrison Construction has reached a significant milestone in the works on the Dorenell Windfarm near Dufftown in Moray with the final reinforced concrete turbine base completed on site. Since the firm began works in April 2017, 59 turbine bases and approximately 40km of road have been constructed ac

Amanda Murphy HSBC UK has today launched a £650 million lending fund to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Scotland, as part of its broader commitment to helping British businesses realise their ambitions for growth.

Portakabin supports first phase of Macallan distillery and visitor experience Offsite specialist Portakabin has delivered a management office and conference facility within six weeks for Edrington

Erickson S-64 Air Crane helicopter installing the new composite poles Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) and Balfour Beatty have successfully energised the connection for Dorenell wind farm in Moray.

Springfield Properties executive chairman, Sandy Adam Housebuilder Springfield Properties said it is confident of delivering continued strong growth in line with market expectations after reporting a sharp rise in sales and profits.

George Watson's College ISG has been appointed to deliver the first phase of George Watson’s College’s multi-million-pound campus masterplan.

Duddingston House Properties' revised hotel plans for the historic site A six-week public inquiry which will determine the future of Edinburgh’s Royal High School is to begin today.

Darrell Matthews Construction-related companies across Scotland are being hit by a double whammy of rising costs and late payment, according to an influential new business survey which tracks quarterly activity and trends.

Russell Wardrop Following the news that the Glasgow School of Art is choosing to rebuild the fire-struck Mackintosh Building, architect Russell Wardrop thinks the project should instead be used as a great opportunity to rebuild Sauchiehall Street.

Clark Contracts has been presented with its third consecutive President’s Award at the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA)’s Health and Safety Awards 2018. To receive the President’s Award, the contractor has achieved 12 consecutive Gold Awards by demonstrating excellent occu

Morrison Construction businesses based in Inverness, Aberdeen and Glasgow were recognised by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) at the official awards ceremony this week. Building Highland, Building North East and Building Central were each awarded a RoSPA President’s Award