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The weaker pound, Brexit and falling house prices have all had an effect on the increasing number of insolvencies in the UK construction sector, according to RSM Restructuring Advisory LLP. Corporate insolvency figures released by the Insolvency Service revealed that a total of 2,764 company failure

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) should carry out a full and transparent investigation into previous health and safety concerns after an asbestos exposure incident at the Bridge of Don Academy in Aberdeen, a union has demanded. A release of the potentially harmful material was discovered on Jul

Construction work on the Tullibody South Campus project has been cleared to begin after financial close was achieved on the £15 million development. The project is being delivered by hub East Central Scotland in partnership with Clackmannanshire Council Robertson Construction appointed as the main

Highland Council has awarded the B9090 White Bridge Realignment Scheme to Dingwall-based R J McLeod (Contractors) Ltd with a tender assessed value of £2.65 million. The work will provide a local realignment of the B9090 with a new unrestricted bridge crossing over the River Nairn upstream of the ex

Sidey named as Scottish Environment Business Awards finalist Fenestration specialist Sidey is a finalist in The VIBES – Scottish Environment Business Awards in recognition for its commitment to the environment.

A new bar consisting of a helter skelter is to be installed in Edinburgh. Sip & Slide will be situated on George Street at the Edinburgh Fringe for the month of August.

Work progressing on three sides of the Mackintosh Building Glasgow School of Art has announced that the work to take down the Mackintosh Building remains on schedule, despite having to stop work over the weekend as the high winds made it too dangerous to proceed.

Graham’s The Family Dairy, in partnership with Mactaggart & Mickel Homes, has lodged an appeal to the Court of Session to overturn the decision by Scottish Ministers to refuse planning permission to redevelop Airthrey Green in Stirling. Proposals to deliver 600 homes, a new primary school and

The decision of Build UK to publicise the payment performance of its leading member companies has caused consternation among the construction sector. Figures published by the trade body revealed that not one of its top 24 contractor members pays supply chain invoices within an average of 30 days.

Activity in the UK construction sector was at a 14-month high in July, led by the strongest house building performance since December 2015, according to a new survey. The IHS Markit/CIPS UK Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index rose to 55.8 in July from 53.1 in June signalling the fastest rise i

A real estate development and property management company has broken ground on a first-of-its-kind cannabis-only business park in California. Sacramento-based Canna-Hub held a groundbreaking ceremony last week with local officials saying they look forward to the positive economic impact the project

The developer behind rejected plans for 299 new flats at Rubislaw Quarry in Aberdeen has appealed to the Scottish Government. Toronto-based Carttera submitted £68 million proposals to deliver the private rented flats at the disused quarry as well a gym, and a ‘heritage bistro’ earlier this year

Average house prices close to Scottish Premiership football grounds have increased by 14% over the last ten years, according to research by Bank of Scotland. This represents an average increase of £18,285 during the past decade; from £134,518 in 2008 to £152,803 in 2018.

Taylor Wimpey to update local community on proposed development at Robroyston Taylor Wimpey West Scotland is to host a second public exhibition of its proposals to deliver a residential development of new homes through the development of land at Auchinairn Road, Robroyston.

A national trade body is taking pre-emptive action to help secure access to “vital” products used in the protection and preservation of UK buildings. The Property Care Association (PCA) said it is imperative that protective chemicals are available to experts, to ensure properties suffering from