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The Scottish Government has launched a £1 billion business support fund meaning businesses can now apply for grants to help them deal with the impact of the coronavirus outbreak. The one-off grants are designed to help protect jobs, prevent business closures and promote economic recovery, and

Jane McMonagle and Juliet Haldane discuss whether the latest COVID-19 guidance should mean a closure of construction sites and outline six key factors to consider when implementing a temporary shutdown. Following the Prime Minister's address to the nation on the evening of March 23 and the unprecede

Springfield Properties, Persimmon and Morgan Sindall have all revealed plans to suspend dividends to shareholders to preserve cash amid the COVID-19 outbreak.

SELECT director of employment and skills Fiona Harper on the ongoing uncertainty around construction working practices. Members will be aware of the announcement by Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday 23 March regarding the now enforceable requirement to ‘stay at home’ during the coro

The Specialist Engineering Contractors’ Group (SEC Group) has expressed major concerns over the impact of COVID-19 on the SMEs which comprise 99% of firms in the construction industry.

The enforcement of the gender pay gap reporting deadlines has been suspended for this year.

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has released detailed guidance on how buildings can be managed and maintained effectively during the coming weeks and months.

A new development aimed at baby boomer buyers has been launched in the heart of the Perthshire village of Glenfarg.

Estate agents looking to sell homes during the coronavirus outbreak are experimenting with new strategies.

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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

Family-owned house-builder Mactaggart & Mickel has handed £1,500 to food banks who are helping people in need amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Keltbray Group has announced the closure of the Scottish arm of its reinforced concrete frame division.

Willmott Dixon chief executive Rick Willmott has issued a statement confirming that the firm’s sites will remain open outlining its approach to ensure the health and wellbeing of staff and customers are safeguarded amidst the coronavirus crisis. In an online message to staff and suppliers Mr W

Staff at the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) have been given the option of reducing their working hours by 30% with no financial penalty during the coronavirus lockdown. In an email to staff on Wednesday 25 March, RTPI chief executive Victoria Hills said she was introducing the measures to