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Specialist construction contractor Indeglas has been recognised by the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme for its commitment to the recruitment and retention of disabled staff. (from left) Audrey Friskey – employer advisor DWP; Gail McKee – supported employment co-ordinato

David Wilson from law firm MacRoberts considers the outcome of Mears Limited v Costplan Services and what it tells us about what constitutes practical completion. For the first time in recent years, the courts have considered the definition of practical completion in the case of Mears Limited v Cost

Partnership housing developer Lovell Homes has set its sights on future growth with the appointment of Clark Crosbie as land manager. With over 30 years in the land and property development industry, including 10 years in the residential sector, Lovell said Mr Crosbie was an obvious choice.

Housebuilder Bellway is to gradually reduce its investment in London in favour of generating growth elsewhere in the UK.

With winter on the way, South Ayrshire Council and the Energy Agency are working to improve the energy efficiency of housing across the region.

A team from Heriot-Watt University has reached the final of an international competition to build a solar-powered house.

Taylor Wimpey West Scotland has continued its drive to invest in young talent and future-proofing the business with the launch of a new Apprenticeship Academy with Ayrshire College. The team has worked with lecturers at Ayrshire College to create a bespoke training course that will enhance the SQA q

Engineering, environment and design consultancy Sweco has been appointed to provide transport and road safety consultancy through the Scottish Government’s flagship Development Management and Road Safety Service Multi Supplier Framework. The programme, led by Transport Scotland, delivers proje

A £1.6 million project to better connect Kirkcaldy’s waterfront to its town centre is set to start next week.

Transport Scotland has announced the intention to award two contracts to undertake ground investigations as part of the A96 Dualling Hardmuir to Fochabers scheme.

The Scottish Government has published its proposed work programme for reviewing and extending permitted development rights.

As temperatures begin to plummet, it is hard to imagine children in Glasgow without winter jackets to keep them warm in the freezing months to come. However, in reality one in three are currently living in poverty in Glasgow.

Optimism in Scotland’s construction sector has weakened for the year ahead however workloads are holding firmer than other UK regions, according to a new survey.

Construction work on a Taylor Wimpey East Scotland and Melville Housing Association development of 26 new affordable homes in Bilston is now under way. (from left) David Loney, site manager (Taylor Wimpey Bilston affordable), Abby Kelman, land manager for Taylor Wimpey East Scotland and Neil Edgar,

Scottish Water is using earthworms and water fleas to treat waste water as part of an innovative international study which aims to protect and improve water resources around the world.