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Global real estate advisor CBRE is urging the Scottish Government to reconsider the introduction of a section of the Non-Domestic Rates (Scotland) Act which will remove Scottish businesses’ rights to lodge rating valuation appeals based on economic changes. Brian Rogan, head of CBRE Scotland&r

The construction and housebuilding industry is struggling with mixed messages today regarding whether building sites should close or remain open following the latest restrictions on public movement. Springfield Properties has announced the closure of all sites, sales offices, kit factory and offices

The Scottish Government has issued more guidance on what construction work is considered to be ‘critical’ at the moment but a leading trade body has warned of a two-tiered system due to a disparity of advice across the UK. In recent days, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon advised that const

The City of Edinburgh Council has written to contractors delivering all non-essential, council-led construction across the capital to follow national guidance issued by the Scottish Government.

Climate change secretary Roseanna Cunningham has announced that the Scottish Government will not be publishing the Climate Change Plan update at the end of April. The decision has been taken in light of the coronavirus outbreak.

Unions have emerged from their latest meeting with the Scottish Government with major ongoing concerns over the regulation of non-essential businesses and the “flouting” of government guidance to gain a competitive advantage.  Ahead of yesterday’s meeting with cabinet secretar

The charity that supports construction workers and their families is launching a crisis appeal so that it can respond to the needs of workforces as a result of COVID-19. The Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity is dedicated to the health and wellbeing of construction workers and their families i

Glasgow-based City Blinds & Shutters has closed down due to the coronavirus pandemic. The store has immediately ceased trading with over 60 employees losing their jobs. 

The Supplier Development Programme (SDP) has postponed the 12th annual Meet the Buyer event until next year due to disruption caused by the coronavirus. The announcement was made in conjunction with headline partners Scottish Government and Scotland Excel.

Prince Charles’s plans to create a safe haven for red squirrels at the country estate he helped to save for the nation have been dashed. The Duke of Rothesay wanted to build a visitor attraction in woodland at Dumfries House, near Cumnock.

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has contacted the Charity Commission over a “serious incident” in connection with the recent stepping down of the charity’s president Alan Jones. Earlier this week, Mr Jones announced he needed to "take some time out" from the organi

The training arm of the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has announced, following discussions with the Education Skills Funding Agency (ESFA), that it is suspending the delivery of End Point Assessments (EPA) for apprentices during the coronavirus pandemic.  EPAs include a pract

Housing association Sanctuary Group has issued a £350m secured bond to enable the development of new homes and enhance current stock across England and Scotland. The bond was issued with 32 investors at a coupon of 2.375%.

Scotland should look to international examples of land ownership, use, and management to inform its land reform programme, the Scottish Land Commission has said. Its report entitled Review of International Experience of Community, Communal and Municipal Ownership of Land identifies three themes wher

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.