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Employers in the Scottish construction sector could face legal action for damages running into hundreds of thousands of pounds after new figures found the industry has accounted for 100 Covid-19 deaths since the beginning of the pandemic.

Crucible Alba Group has progressed its plans to deliver a mixed-use project on the corner of West Marketgait and Greenmarket in Dundee.

Global engineering and consultancy company Ramboll has appointed Philippa Spence as the new UK MD, following Mathew Riley’s recent appointment to the group executive board as chief operating officer. Having spent two years as Ramboll’s managing principal for the UK Environment &

Cruden Building has been appointed as the preferred contractor by Forth Housing Association to deliver 24 new affordable homes in Stirling.

A rapid rise in the number of electric vehicles (EVs) in Scotland presents an opportunity for the country’s property sector to contribute to the national drive for net zero and revive the hard-pressed retail sector, according to the latest research from Knight Frank.

Effective marketing materials are essential for buyers to make the biggest purchase of their lives, ideally combining digital and real-world resources. Queensberry Properties’ sales and marketing director, Hazel Davies, explores the latest initiatives. Compared to many industries, the house bu

A plan to build apartments in a section of a hotel parking area in Glasgow has been withdrawn. In September, Jurys Inn and Leonardo Hotel applied for planning permission in principle in relation to their premises at Great Western Road, beside Gartnavel Hospital.

Edinburgh-based UK private bank Hampden & Co has launched self-build mortgages for clients who are acquiring land and building a new residential home, or who are significantly refurbishing an existing home. Loans for self-build projects are available from a minimum of £750,000 to a maximum

Students at New College Lanarkshire (NCL) have completed work experience with a difference after Covid-19 restrictions stopped their usual work placement plans from going ahead.

As part of its ongoing commitment to working in partnership with local communities, Taylor Wimpey East Scotland has marked the launch of a 12-month programme of support to Cyrenians by revealing its sponsorship of two Cyrenians Fareshare delivery vans. Boasting Taylor Wimpey’s branding, the va

Network Rail will shortly begin work to repair and repaint the railway bridge on Quarry Street near Hamilton Central Station.

Network Rail has been forced to halt refurbishments to the grade II listed Britannia Bridge after a pair of peregrine falcon decided to make their nest at the site.

Clancy Consulting has expanded its structural engineering service by acquiring Scottish-based DBM Consultants this week. A private residential project completed by DBM Consultants

Modular bridging specialist Mabey Bridge has been selected to design and install a 99-metre span bridge to link the islands of Great Bernera and Lewis in the Western Isles.

Developers, contractors and public bodies belive the majority of businesses in the Scottish construction sector will continue to positively rebound from the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a comprehensive report published today by legal firm Addleshaw Goddard. Reimagining Scotland’s Constructi