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John McHugh The Technology and Construction Court (TCC) has recently issued a useful decision in relation to NEC3 terms. For Harper Macleod’s John McHugh, the case provides a welcome guideline as to how far the obligation to act in the spirit of mutual trust and co-operation in NEC3 goes, and the

The recently completed Holmsgarth North jetty Lerwick Port Authority is pressing ahead with the next phase of its plans to develop a new hub for the Shetland’s fishing industry.

Whiteburn Projects has revealed plans for a new housing development on the site of the former Caerlee Mill in Innerleithen. Announcing the acquisition of the site, the developer said its vision is to build a range of two, three and four bedroom houses which will be designed to reflect the spirit of

Examples of projects that have included the Active House vision into their design parameters By Martin Peat, director, Richardson & Peat

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has today agreed the sale of its awarding body, Cskills Awards, to NOCN. Cskills Awards will continue to provide services as normal under the new ownership.

Robertson starts work on £65m NHS Orkney development Work has started on a new £65 million hospital and healthcare development in Orkney.

Carrubbers Close © Eoin Carey Details have been announced for a temporary experimental arts installation project led by a team of artists and architects using sound, light, sculpture, design and visual arts to re-imagine three Edinburgh Royal Mile closes.

Balfour Beatty is consolidating its seven regional offices in Scotland as part of its cost-cutting programme. The seven existing offices at locations including Edinburgh, Glasgow and Shotts will be consolidated into one regional centre at the Maxim Business Park at Eurocentral off the M8.

Perth and Kinross Council has granted permission to build 700 new homes in Scone. Councillors voted to grant planning permission in principal for the Scone North project despite more than 900 objections being lodged over concerns including traffic and pollution.

Abbeyhill Industrial Estate Artisan Real Estate Investors, the partnership driving Edinburgh’s £150 million New Waverley scheme, has underlined further commitment to the capital with another significant development deal.

Julie Scott-Gilroy New requirements for commercial actions highlight a change in emphasis for alternative dispute resolution in Scotland, writes Julie Scott-Gilroy.

The final phase in the rejuvenation of Atrium Court on Glasgow’s Waterloo Street has been marked with a comprehensive refurbishment of the landmark building. Situated in one of Glasgow's most central locations, just one minute's walk from Central Station and a five minute walk from Queen Street St

Jonathan Hyndman Jonathan Hyndman reviews the findings in the High Court case of Signature Realty Ltd v Fortis Developments Ltd and proposes some steps which property developers can take to avoid infringing copyright law.

Almost half of electrical contractors are now asked to provide evidence of corporate social responsibility (CSR) engagement as a condition of appointment by clients, a new survey has revealed. Findings from a poll by the Electrical Contractors' Association (ECA) and the Considerate Constructors Sche

City Building's Siobhan Logue addresses attendees at the conference The changing face of the construction industry was under the spotlight at Scotland’s first national diversity conference.