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Independent fire safety consultancy OFR Consultants has completed work on a host of projects both in the UK and internationally. The company, which is the largest consultancy dedicated to fire engineering in the UK, offers pre-eminent fire engineering expertise that protects people, property an

Six families will open the doors to their new homes in Staffin this month after the handover date was confirmed.

Dundee's Seabraes viewpoint could undergo improvement works if city councillors give the go-ahead next week.

A second online Build Ayrshire programme that will guide local construction-related businesses on how to win more new, high-value work from Tier 1 contractors is set to launch this February following a highly successful initial programme in early 2021. Build Ayrshire, a development programme ru

Iain Drummond, a partner at Shepherd and Wedderburn, considers a recent case that provides lessons for the construction sector concerning the enforcement of adjudicators’ decisions by companies in liquidation. The recent case of John Doyle Construction (JDC) v Erith Contractors Limited provide

Megaprojects provide many of the world’s important infrastructure in areas such as transport, leisure, sport and housing.

KPMG's chief executive Jon Holt has admitted that the Big Four firm misled the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) over its audit of collapsed outsourcer Carillion. In a statement released on the first day of a five-week disciplinary tribunal over the behaviour of the firm and six former employees, Mr

Keepmoat Homes has completed the purchase of Westwood Park in Glenrothes and will shortly embark upon an eight-year building programme to deliver 420 homes.

Investment in Scottish commercial property fared surprisingly well throughout 2021 despite volatile market conditions, according to the latest figures published by Lismore Real Estate Advisors. According to the figures, investment volumes reached circa £1.345 billion, a 24% increase on the tot

A Haddington-based malt ingredient supplier has agreed a £7 million funding package with HSBC to expand its grain-processing capacity by building new facilities. Puremalt manufactures natural malt ingredients for the food and beverage industry.

Engineers are trialling an innovative way of repairing concrete roads through the injection of a durable resin. Sections of the M180 between junctions 1 (Tudworth) and 3 (Midmoor), near Scunthorpe, have experienced issues with water getting through carriageway joints and under the concrete.

Housebuilder Persimmon has appointed Jason Windsor as its new chief financial officer as the firm noted a return to near pre-pandemic levels. Mr Windsor is expected to join in the summer and will become an executive director on the board at that time. He will succeed Mike Killoran, who announced in

Clackmannan Town Hall is to receive upgrades worth £1.2 million to ensure its future as a valuable community asset. The upgrade, led by Clackmannanshire Council in partnership with Clackmannan Town Hall Trust, will see a programme of works take place to make the building wind and watertight. T

Revenue growth among engineering consultancy firms working in the built environment has fallen during 2021 with companies "tightening their belts" in response, according to new analysis.

Specialist construction services supplier Groundforce has launched what is believed to be the first e-commerce site for excavator attachments in the UK.