Covid-19

Construction workers have been reminded by Housing Minister Kevin Stewart to stay "COVID smart" in their social lives and when travelling to and from jobs. Speaking at the CICV Forum, Mr Stewart insisted it was “essential” for the sector’s staff to keep following guidance to protec

The Construction Leadership Forum (CLF) established by Construction Scotland and the Scottish Government has published a plan for the sector’s recovery from the impact of COVID-19. The recovery plan, which has been created following extensive consultation and was released in draft form in Augu

Energy and services group ENGIE has announced plans to "review the future direction" of its Scottish construction and regeneration business in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. The announcement follows what had been a year of growth for the company, which has recently been involved in regenera

As Scotland’s building sector continues its recovery, the Construction Industry Coronavirus Forum (CICV Forum) has issued a raft of new health and safety guidance to help steer workers through the phased return.

Three quarters (75%) of eligible employees in the Scottish construction sector have been furloughed as of June 30, new figures from HMRC have revealed.

As the easing of lockdown measures continues across Scotland, the Construction Industry Coronavirus Forum (CICV Forum) has launched a new social media campaign urging workers to stay safe in their social lives.

Close working can now take place on construction sites as the sector commences Phase 4 of its restart plan, the Scottish Government has announced.

Construction union Unite has stated that it will not support the latest version of the Construction Leadership Council’s (CLC) site operating procedures (SOP) unless “major safety failing and potentially illegalities” are addressed.

The Construction Industry Coronavirus Forum (CICV Forum) has welcomed a new member to its ranks and also set up a specialist sub-group to gather and share expertise from consultants across Scotland. Trade association DHF has become the latest organisation to become a full-time member, while the crea

The Scottish Government has issued a raft of new planning guidance and advice notes to assist with the easing of lockdown restrictions. An advice note for building owners and operators has been issued to raise awareness of the application of building regulations, where adaptation of buildings in res

Social distancing has turned our lives upside down and at short notice businesses adapted to remote working, moving office life into the home. Some are beginning to speculate that this could spell the end of offices, but many people are still hopeful of a return to normality. Home working has benefi

Governments across the UK and Ireland must capitalise on the expertise of planners to achieve a sustainable, resilient and inclusive recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a far-reaching, national campaign launched today by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI).

Estates agents are preparing for growing interest from buyers as Scotland’s housing market reopens today.

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has issued new guidance for professionals operating in the residential market in Scotland to help them prepare for carrying out physical inspections on domestic properties.

Guidance for the construction industry has been updated following the move into Phase 2 of Scotland’s route map out of lockdown and the next phase of the industry's restart plan.