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Union leaders are demanding that construction employers take action to ensure that workers are granted “toilet dignity” in the workplace. A pan-industry campaign by Unite has highlighted construction as a sector with a particular problem.

Construction specialist SIPs Scotland is celebrating industry recognition after claiming an award for a project in Perthshire. The company was awarded the 'Best SIPs Home' prize at the Build It Awards 2018, beating five other shortlisted projects to the top spot.

Edinburgh-based independent building and project consultancy Paragon has opened a city-centre Bristol office, further enhancing its regional presence as part of an ongoing growth strategy. Located near Temple Meads station, this is Paragon’s second new office this year, with its Edinburgh offi

West Lothian high school pupils have been learning about roles in construction after taking part in an employability initiative with Barratt Homes. Pupils from West Calder High School were joined by the housebuilder in October to take part in an interactive session, which sought to demonstrate the r

Technology company Sunamp is on track to disrupt the 40 million unit a year global market for hot water cylinders after securing £2.2 million in funding.

Conservative retailer Keep and Bear has launched a Lego-style kit which encourages children to construct a toy border wall.

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Spirits brand Edinburgh Gin has announced plans to invest in a new multi-million-pound distillery in Edinburgh city centre. The development includes acquisition of large-scale premises on East Market Street, in the heart of the city’s historic ‘Old Town’.

A £90 million proposal to regenerate the Clyde waterfront has been given the go-ahead by Scottish Government ministers. The Clyde Waterfront and Renfrew Riverside project will see construction of the first opening road bridge over the River Clyde, linking Renfrew and Yoker. It has been designe

Companies that provide critical government services will have to draw up “living wills” to avoid the public having to foot the bill if another major outsourcer such as Carillion collapses. New procurement measures unveiled by the UK Government yesterday will see key outsourcing firms inc

BAM Construction has successfully handed over Carntyne Primary School in Glasgow to hub West Scotland on behalf of Glasgow City Council. Delivered on time and budget, the primary school, which is located in the playground of the existing school on Liberton Street, is designed to accommodate up to 23

While the build to rent market in Scotland is still behind the rest of the UK, demand is growing and developments in the sector can cater for everyone, including families, writes Matt Willcock. While we can’t avoid the fact thousands of people are being priced out of the housing market, there&

Angus Council is to invest more than £44 million from its Affordable Housing Supply Programme to build affordable homes in the region. The local authority’s ambitions, set out in its Strategic Housing Investment Plan (SHIP), are to deliver more than 600 new affordable homes in Angus by M

Unite is seeking reassurances that its members will be protected after Mears Group agreed to buy Mitie’s social housing repairs and maintenance business. The union is seeking an urgent meeting with Mears’ management in order to fully understand their short, medium and long-term plans for

Robertson has challenged its young people to make the most of their opportunities and get involved with driving the industry forward. The infrastructure company held its inaugural ‘Catalysts Conference’ in Edinburgh last week, bringing together 80 of its employees aged between 16-28