LAR Housing Trust has completed a tendering process for its £20 million construction framework. The design and build framework, which will last for a four-year term, is split into two lots and generated considerable interest in the sector.
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First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has written to Prime Minister Boris Johnson to invite him to discuss how to prevent "serious and lasting harm" to construction and other Scottish industries following the release of the UK Government’s new immigration proposals. In the letter, she highlights a nu
Scottish Property Federation (SPF) analysis of 2019 commercial property sales figures has revealed that the total value of sales grew in Scotland for the third consecutive year. At £3.37 billion, the value of commercial property sales in 2019 hit its highest annual total since 2015. The total
LAR Housing Trust has submitted plans to transform a fire damaged B-listed tenement building at Glasgow Green into 45 affordable flats. The roof of the former hotel at Greenhead Street, which was known as the Inn on the Green, was destroyed by fire in 2014.
CALA Homes (North) has outlined plans to deliver 47% more homes this year in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire following a record start to 2020. The company has kicked off the year reporting its strongest January sales and the opening of a new city centre premises.
Martec’s Karen Conachan is next in line for our Just a Minute feature. Name: Karen Conachan
SELECT has once again successfully renewed accreditation with the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) for its inspection activities. Accreditation against the internationally recognised standard for inspection bodies ISO/IEC 17020:2012 means SELECT continues to be officially recognised
New CBRE research has identified Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow as being among the top UK towns and cities outside London where multifamily, or build-to-rent (BTR), developments could increase due to growing demand for private rented accommodation over the next decade. CBRE analysis identified thre
Sheppard Robson’s David Shaw is the latest participant in our Just a Minute feature. Name: David Shaw
A group of respected industry bodies have hailed the recent rise in female electrical apprenticeships but have called for more action to encourage other young women to pick up the tools. The Scottish Joint Industry Board (SJIB), Scottish Electrical Charitable Training Trust (SECTT), SELECT and Unite
John Campbell QC has been announced as the new chairman of The Ross Development Trust, the charity working in partnership with the City of Edinburgh Council to deliver The Quaich Project in West Princes Street Gardens. Mr Campbell, a trustee of the charity for two years, takes on the role as chair f
Simon Allison looks at common issues for employers during the coronavirus outbreak such as whether an employer can lay off staff and what happens if they are forced to close their premises. Lay-off/short time working clauseIn the unlikely event that your employees have a “lay off” or sho
As the country deals with the ongoing coronavirus crisis, the UK Asbestos Training Association (UKATA) is urging workers in construction-related industries and trades to make use of the time to upskill or refresh training. In line with this, UKATA has approved its 200-member companies and individual
Global real estate advisor CBRE is urging the Scottish Government to reconsider the introduction of a section of the Non-Domestic Rates (Scotland) Act which will remove Scottish businesses’ rights to lodge rating valuation appeals based on economic changes. Brian Rogan, head of CBRE Scotland&r
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

