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The noise and distraction of open plan workplaces are preventing employees from focusing on individual tasks requiring high levels of concentration and minimum disruption, according to new research. The findings come as part of global design firm Unispace’s research of more than 11,000 workers in

Clyde Valley Housing Association (CVHA) has secured a £70 million Private Placement deal with Canada Life to support the delivery of 700 new homes across Lanarkshire for social rent. CVHA has an outstanding track record in working with its partner local authorities and developers, delivering sustai

Social housing landlords will be able to make their properties more energy efficient after the Scottish Government unveiled a £3.5 million decarbonisation fund. Local authorities and housing associations will be able to use the fund on projects that improve energy efficiency and decarbonise heating

North Lanarkshire Council has agreed proposals to invest £32.75 million over the next five years to begin to transform its town centres into “modern, vibrant communities where people live, work and socialise”. Forming part of a long-term economic regeneration delivery plan for the area, the tow

Aberdeenshire developer and building contractor Tor Ecosse has gone into administration with numerous outstanding debts. The Inverurie-based firm ceased trading with immediate effect on May 4 and all 11 employees have been made redundant.

The Glasgow Recycling and Renewable Energy Centre at Polmadie The UK financial markets watchdog has opened an investigation into Interserve regarding market disclosures connected to the outsourcing and construction company’s energy from waste business.

Stuart Fyvie International real estate advisor Savills has appointed Stuart Fyvie as director in the building & project consultancy team in Aberdeen.

Tony Woods Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) is building on the success of the NH1 Offsite Construction framework by hosting pre-tender engagement seminars across Scotland to discuss its renewal.

A long-running heritage watchdog has objected to plans for a capsule hotel in Edinburgh’s Old Town and called for a moratorium to be placed on any such developments in the capital’s historic quarter. The Cockburn Association claims the historic character and vitality of the Old Town is being put

Following up on successful supplier engagement activity at All Energy 2018, NorthConnect is now organising two Meet the Buyer days more locally to the project site location in Scotland. NorthConnect is a project set up to develop, consent, build and operate an HVDC electrical interconnector between

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UK contractors have been urged to face up to the “significant human rights risks” in their supply chains after the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) found that both British and foreign workers are at risk of exploitation despite recent legislation. Criticising the industry’s “slow respo

Drum Property Group has unveiled plans to deliver a new music venue at Stead’s Place in Edinburgh as part of redesigned proposals for the area. Following extensive consultation with the local community, plans now include a row of independent retail, restaurant and entertainment units facing di

Robertson has completed work on a £4.95m community facility in the Auchinairn area of East Dunbartonshire. Built on the site of the former Auchinairn Primary School, the new community space will provide a range of facilities including a nursery, community hall, cafe, meeting rooms and play area.

Glenn Allison Scottish housebuilder Stewart Milne Homes has secured £11.5 million on funding to allow the delivery of almost 500 new homes in North West England.