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The Unite union is calling on the UK Government to extend its wage support scheme to protect the million plus workers trapped in “bogus” self-employment in the building industry during the coronavirus crisis.

The Lighthouse Club has vowed to continue to provide emotional and financial support to the construction industry and called on companies to make donations in lieu of its fundraising events.

Barratt Homes has donated £2,500 to three local causes in the west of Scotland. (from left) Louise McAlinden, Katie Bruce (NSPCC), Sara McCrory

Springfield Properties has helped create three new shelters in the car park of a Moray medical practice.

The construction and housebuilding industry is struggling with mixed messages today regarding whether building sites should close or remain open following the latest restrictions on public movement. Springfield Properties has announced the closure of all sites, sales offices, kit factory and offices

Aberdeen City Council has approved plans submitted by First Endeavour LLP to build 92 new flats on Auchmill Road.

The UK Government has ordered public sector buyers to follow the lead of Kingdom Housing Association and pay suppliers straight away to protect the health of supply chains during the coronavirus outbreak. 

Springfield Properties, Barratt Developments, McTaggart Construction and ISG are among a number of firms to announce closures of their construction sites following last night’s nationwide lockdown.

Property consultancy Galbraith has announced the appointment of Martin Cassels as chief executive officer, who takes up post from 1st April 2020. The appointment has been announced as Galbraith builds on a sustained period of growth for the firm.

Businesses in Scotland which have been left reeling by the unprecedented scale of the coronavirus closures have been thrown a welcome lifeline by a property and storage company.

Members of the Builders’ Merchants Federation (BMF) across the UK have joined forces to offer a united front in response to the COVID-19 crisis. ‘Trades Against The Virus’ has been set-up to give tradespeople a recognised route to support vulnerable people in need, using the extens

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Glasgow factoring firm Newton Property Management has expanded its business after completing a five-figure acquisition to buy Aberdeen competitor Robertson & Associates. The move includes the transfer of 400 residential properties across 12 city centre sites and has increased Newton’s Aber

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