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The Unite union is continuing its battle against the practice of big employers blacklisting construction workers, a year after securing a “historic” High Court victory. The High Court case concerning the blacklisting of workers by the Consulting Association, which involved the majority of the ma

A community group in Edinburgh is set to become the first organisation in an urban area to benefit from community right to buy powers. Scottish Ministers have given consent to Action Porty to proceed with the community right to buy of the former Portobello Old Parish Church and halls with a view to

The new Railway Station design for Dundee Ryden appointed letting agent for Dundee Central Waterfront

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGfCE9FHAec&feature=youtu.be The University of Dundee is seeking Minecrafters to design and build an iconic University building in a virtual Dundee later this month.

Gavin Currie Bancon Construction has strengthened its management team with senior appointments to deliver new contracts valued at £12 million and to drive further growth.

Plans have been submitted to Highland Council to build a dairy in a Wester Ross village. Revised proposals lodged by the Lochcarron Community Development Company feature a dairy, a retail area and cafe, along with parking for 30 vehicles at Ribhuachan.

Poor indoor air quality in UK homes is at a scale and magnitude that needs immediate national-level attention and action, according to a new report from built environment and medical professionals. With contributions from the Royal College of Physicians, the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child He

The site at Stronelairg A Moray engineering and construction company has secured its biggest contract ever with a multi-million pound windfarm deal.

Alistair Dean The 2016 case of Beumer revolved around a major construction project at Gatwick Airport and provides clarity on whether an adjudicator should, during an adjudication, disclose to the parties that he or she is also acting as an adjudicator in a separate adjudication involving one of the

Trade associations from the UK’s construction sector have put housebuilding, training and procurement reform at the forefront of their wish lists ahead of next month’s general election. Publishing their respective election manifestos the lobby groups have detailed what commitments they would lik

The Scottish Government is continuing the Personal Achievement in Planning Award this year to recognise an individual planner, team, local authorities, consultants, community groups, developers, public agencies or voluntary organisation that have made an outstanding contribution to planning. This ca

Dylan Smith, who has recently completed an apprenticeship with CGC and is now a joiner, with one of the vans Star quality as CGC runs an eco-friendly fleet of vans

Villagers are hoping to acquire their local public toilets and turn them into a bank. Juniper Green in Edinburgh will be without a bank when Royal Bank of Scotland closes its branch their next month.

Mike Putnam (left) and Gregor Craig After more than 25 years with Skanska UK, the last seven as president and CEO, Mike Putnam has decided to move on to develop the next stage of his career.

A new investment company has outlined a £10 million plan to restore Musselburgh Links in East Lothian to its previous Open Championship condition. Owned and managed by East Lothian Council, the course is the oldest surviving in the world where golf has been continuously played.