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The Scottish Government has taken the decision not to introduce upcoming regulations to improve the energy efficiency of private rented housing given the current focus on coronavirus.

Letting agents are amongst a host of businesses which will be aided by rates relief to support them during the coronavirus outbreak under new regulations introduced to the Scottish Parliament.

Developers behind a planned 65-bed care home in Aberdeen have appealed to the Scottish Government.

JCB is poised to re-start production at a factory closed as a result of the coronavirus crisis in order to join the national effort to manufacture ventilators, the company announced today.

The newly-established Construction Industry Coronavirus Forum (CICV) has taken immediate action to provide clarity for the sector in Scotland following advice from First Minister Nicola Sturgeon that all building sites with the exception of any hospital work should close.

Support measures for those who are self-employed and hit by the coronavirus outbreak have been roundly welcomed by the construction sector, albeit with a degree of caution. Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced yesterday that a taxable grant will be paid to the self-employed or partnerships if they have

Board members at Balfour Beatty have taken a drop in salary in response to the coronavirus crisis.

The chair of the Scottish Building Contracts Committee (SBCC) has urged the construction sector to forget its differences and work together to overcome the potentially devastating impact of coronavirus. Lisa Cattanach said it’s vital for the industry to show a united front over looming contrac

Inverurie-headquartered offsite timber frame specialist Scotframe has appointed Andy Lewis to the new role of business development manager for central England in response to growing demand for timber frame homes across the country. Mr Lewis brings a wealth of experience from his previous roles in sa

LAR Housing Trust has appointed Clark Contracts to Lot 2 of its £20 million construction framework. This lot of the framework, which will run for the next four years, covers the design and build of complex residential projects, which might include restricted and challenging sites and existing

Glasgow City Council has drawn up plans for two new early learning and childcare facilities.

Bear Scotland has paused all non-essential road maintenance projects but will ensure the country’s trunk road network are fit for the purpose of national resilience.

The Abbey Road crossing has been repainted now that crowds of people aren't lining up to re-create the Beatles' iconic album cover.

Keltbray Group has announced the closure of the Scottish arm of its reinforced concrete frame division.

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