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The Scotland and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers’ Federation (SNIPEF) has joined a range of other UK trade associations in backing an Early Day Motion (EDM) in Parliament expressing concern over the UK Government’s introduction of its Reverse Charge VAT legislation from March 1.

Telecommunications firm BT has confirmed plans to install its next generation Fibre to the Premises (FTTP) broadband service to 20 million premises by the mid-to-late 2020s after a favourable ruling from Ofcom.

Shepherd Chartered Surveyors, a Scottish chartered surveyor and property agent, has embarked on an expansion drive into England with the launch of Shepherd Property Consultants. The venture incorporates the historic and highly regarded companies of Bigwood Properties in Birmingham and SJ Higgins Pro

Glenrothes-based manufacturer Sips Eco Panels has revealed ambitious plans to double its workforce over the next two years as part of a major investment. Sips Eco Panels designs, engineers, manufacturers and constructs homes for developers, contractors, local authorities and self-builders as well as

The Construction Industry Coronavirus Forum (CICV Forum) has welcomed a call by housing minister Kevin Stewart for the reduction of VAT on repairs and maintenance. The industry collective has backed a letter which the minister sent to the UK secretary to the Treasury, pressing for a reduced rate on

A new car-free residential development of 34 flats could be delivered on an industrial site off Leith Walk in Edinburgh's Pilrig Conservation Area under new plans submitted by Morgan McDonnell Architecture.

Law firm Brodies LLP has appointed three lawyers to its planning law practice. Sarah Stewart joins Brodies as a senior associate and will be based in Aberdeen. With more than 14 years' experience, Sarah specialises in planning issues for the housebuilding sector.

West of Scotland Housing Association (WSHA) has engaged Turner Services to deliver its reactive and void maintenance contract. Turner Services will start to deliver the three-year contract from April 1 and will continue to deliver high levels of service to WSHA tenants and customers it has 

Barclays is issuing a scams warning focused on the 26,525 property and construction companies based in Scotland. Data released by the bank has revealed that scams targeting businesses increased by almost a third (31%) in January and February, when compared with last year.

The 20th anniversary of Scottish Housing News this month has also been marked by Wheatley Group chief executive Martin Armstrong. “Scottish Housing News provides an indispensable daily digital update on developments across the sector. Its essential news service and insightful commentary are a

A development of eight flats over four storeys is planned on the site of a workshop and garage in Aberdeen.

Scotland’s economy could completely regain lost ground within the next two years and outpace the UK-wide average, according to the latest economic forecasting from KPMG. KPMG estimated the country’s economy took a 9.6% hit in 2020, broadly in-line with forecasts, as the pandemic impacted

West Lothian Council has announced that a £5.8 million redevelopment of Pinewood School in Blackburn is set to get underway from next month.

West Lothian Council has continued its £144 million investment programme in its learning estate with proposals for up to six brand new primary schools to be built in the area over the next seven years.

Communities and businesses within Scotland's construction sector are being urged to be vigilant and report signs of modern slavery with the launch of a new Police Scotland campaign to raise awareness of the issue.