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As the Scottish Government prepares to update its COVID-19 construction sector guidance, Laura McCorquodale details the industry’s six-phase plan to resume work. A six-phase plan has been drawn up for construction work to resume in Scotland as lockdown begins to ease from the end of this week.

Norwegian window and door manufacturer NorDan will see its first change in leadership at its Aberdeen office in almost ten years. MD Alex Brown with Barbara Massie, Calum Sinclair and Gordon Mitchell

Stewart Milne Group, one of the UK’s leading independent home builders and timber systems manufacturers has been awarded the 2020 Gold Award for customer satisfaction across all its UK divisions. An independent customer survey found that 92% of those who have purchased from Stewart Milne Homes

Barratt Developments has apologised after a letter it sent to suppliers warning that their pay rates would be slashed by 15% was “sent in error”. The Times reports that the letter, sent by the housebuilder’s Manchester office, detailed cuts for bricklayers and labourers, the abolis

East Lothian Council has approved a document which sets out design standards for new housing developments in the region, including ensuring developments are as close to carbon neutral as possible and take into account biodiversity and the environment.

Home sales at Artisan Real Estate’s Canonmills Garden development in Edinburgh are continuing apace despite the challenging sales environment imposed by the coronavirus lockdown.

A scaffolder has been keeping busy during lockdown by building a massive 360-degree swing in his mum's back garden.

Scotland’s construction sector can begin site preparation work from Friday after First Minister Nicola Sturgeon began a phased reopening of the lockdown restrictions.

The developer behind a retirement community near Carlisle is seeking locations in Scotland as it plans a fresh round of investment. AB Living said its Scalesceugh Hall & Villas has been popular with Scottish retirees, giving husband and wife team Bruno and Dr Anita Herdeiro the encoura

The John Dewar Lamberkin Trust has submitted a full planning application for its proposed mixed-use sustainable expansion to the city of Perth.

Outline plans have been submitted for a major residential development plus commercial units on derelict land just north of central Glasgow. Up to 300 houses and flats are planned for a site on the east side of Carlisle Street, north of Inverurie Street/Endrick Street, in Cowlairs. The development wo

A survey conducted by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and its Global Construction Review publication has found that 92% of construction professionals around the world said they expect their business to survive the coronavirus pandemic.

MIXED USE and NON-RESIDENTIAL Applicant: Aldi Stores Ltd.

John Jameson outlines a COVID-19 issue which many people may not have factored; the risk of Legionella created by stagnant water apparatus and cooling systems which have been largely redundant for over two months. As most property and health and safety professionals know, Legionnaires’ disease

Four in ten architects have said their mental health has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, a new survey has revealed.