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Morgan Sindall has stopped work on its Sighthill project in Glasgow after the Scottish Government ordered the immediate closure of sites unless they are supporting crucial work during the coronavirus pandemic.

More than 400 staff at BAM Construct UK have been placed on furlough while the board and senior management have agreed to reduce their salaries by 20%. As its construction work declines with the coronavirus lockdown measures, BAM said it needs to “protect the future sustainability” of it

Aberdeen’s office market enjoyed a healthy start to 2020 with a total take-up of 170,500 sq ft for the first quarter, representing a 362% increase on the Q1 2019 figure and a 72% increase on the five-year average for Q1, research by CBRE has revealed. There were a total of 19 deals, averaging

Work on the completion of the new Raith Grove Children’s Home in Kirkcaldy has re-started due to an urgent need for accommodation for vulnerable children in Fife. Fife Council started construction of the new children’s house last year but all site activity has been on hold since coronavi

The Scottish Government has announced new measures to protect business tenants during the current coronavirus pandemic, with the notice period for commercial leases extended from 14 days to 14 weeks. The notice period before a commercial lease can be terminated for non-payment of rent has been exten

Stephen Brookhouse and Alan Kershaw have been appointed to the board of the Architects Registration Board (ARB) for an initial three-month period. The temporary appointments will cover an existing lay vacancy as well as an architect vacancy created by the recent retirement of Richard Parnaby at the

Mates in Mind has published a call for donations to its COVID-19 Relief Fund to will allow the charity to continue to respond with vital support programmes.

The Scottish Electrical Charitable Training Trust (SECTT) has reassured the industry that electrical apprenticeships and training are in safe hands following the introduction of a range of emergency measures during the COVID-19 pandemic. As well as offering ongoing help and guidance to all apprentic

Furloughed staff at Barratt Developments will receive full pay until at least the end of May, the housebuilder confirmed today.

An independent advisory group has been set up to provide expert economic advice to the Scottish Government in response to the coronavirus crisis. The group will provide urgent advice on the private sector and business aspects of the Scottish Government’s economic response.

Industry body Scottish Renewables has appointed seven new directors to its board. An election for the posts saw 20 eligible candidates enter the ballot, with a record turnout of 65% of the organisation’s 260 member companies voting.

Highland Council has paired up with CRGP Architects on plans to convert a former Inverness primary school, latterly in use as a child care centre, into housing.

Housebuilder Persimmon has followed Taylor Wimpey in announcing plans to start reopening sites but like its rival, this will not be applicable to Scotland just yet.

Home builders have raised £110,000 for the national family crisis fund appeal launched by the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity, doubling the funds already donated. Companies responded quickly to an urgent plea and donated to the charity to help it reach its £1 million target foll

Some house buyers could miss out on being able to claim a refund for a property tax charge if they have been unable to sell their old home because of the coronavirus pandemic, the Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT) has said. The second home charge, or Additional Dwelling Supplement (ADS), is a 4