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Construction firms need to ensure they are ready for a major change to the way VAT is collected and be vigilant to ensure that that supplies and purchases are correctly treated, according to an accountancy specialist. Andrew Laurie, tax manager at Aberdeen-based Hall Morrice, said the change will im

A construction company which is being sued for £3.8 million by a hotelier following a contractual dispute has successfully challenged a court ruling preventing it from having the case resolved by adjudication.

A drop-in event is being held in Maryhill Burgh Halls this weekend that will provide information on an innovative self-build project in that part of Glasgow.

Tech start-up iOpt is the only Scottish company to win a global competition to find companies with technologies who can help facilitate better and more efficient management of building facilities and services. Run by one of the UK's largest property management companies, Places for People, the compe

Winchburgh Developments Limited (WDL) has agreed a new contract with Robertson Homes to sell land to the housebuilder for 53 new four-, five- and six-bed homes.

Two talented young people will begin a trade apprenticeship programme this August with Glasgow-based Arc-Tech (Scotland) Ltd. For the third year in succession, the building services contractor has added to its ranks. The company now employs 12 trade apprentices and two trainees as part of an overall

A construction worker who spent the past 50 years buying and restoring vintage vehicles is now putting them up for auction.

Work has begun on the construction of 126 new affordable council homes in Clydebank. The site of the former St Andrew’s High School, between John Knox Street and Whitecrook Street, will be rebuilt into a variety of properties ranging from one-bedroom flats to five-bedroom houses.

Three young women are carving out a career in joinery as they begin their Modern Apprenticeship training at New College Lanarkshire. Hollie McArthur, Sarah Healy and Helena Montague all secured apprenticeships after completing introductory courses in Construction at the Motherwell campus.

Glasgow-business leader Christine Young, who led the launch of Structured House Group’s property-management brand, scooped Managing Director of the Year at last night’s Scottish Women’s Awards. Christine won the industry award at the annual event which celebrates the achieveme

VolkerFitzpatrick has been awarded a £75 million contract to resurface the runways at RAF Lossiemouth. A P-8A Poseidon at RAF Lossiemouth / photograph by SAC Connor Tierney - MOD Crown Copyright

Proposals to introduce a "right to buy" scheme for private tenants would crash the private rented sector, according to Apropos by DJ Alexander. In an interview with FT, Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell said a Labour government could initiate a new right to buy scheme for private rented sector t

An Ayshire country estate which could provide for the development of 495 houses has been listed for sale. The estate was granted planning permission in 2012 for the development of 495 houses, as well as the construction of a hotel, golf course, business premises and equestrian centre, although part

Morgan Sindall Construction has won a major contract with the City of Edinburgh Council to build a new primary school in south east Edinburgh, in a deal valued at £13 million.

The developers behind the new town of Shawfair have today welcomed the news that a new community campus is designated for the town centre.