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Construction union Unite has stated that it will not support the latest version of the Construction Leadership Council’s (CLC) site operating procedures (SOP) unless “major safety failing and potentially illegalities” are addressed.

A new task force has been set up to help minimise the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on construction Modern Apprentices (MA) in Scotland. Recognising an immediate need to understand the challenges facing the sector, CITB Scotland, along with construction stakeholders and employers, have set up t

With construction now back underway on Edinburgh Rugby’s new stadium following last month’s project resumption, contractors continue to make significant progress on site at BT Murrayfield.

Edinburgh's Saughton Park has become the UK’s first fully eco-powered greenspace thanks to support from SP Energy Networks’ Green Economy Fund.

Urban Union has launched a new scheme to help key workers buy a brand new home as a thank you for their help and dedication during the COVID-19 crisis and beyond.

Cruden Homes has released the final seven properties at its Abbey Gardens development near Musselburgh.

The spire of Notre Dame cathedral, which was destroyed in a fire last April, will be restored according to the original Gothic design. French President Emmanuel Macron announced the decision, putting an end to speculation that the spire would be rebuilt in a modern style.

Around £75 million has been wiped off the value of The Events Complex Aberdeen (TECA), by KPMG's audit of Aberdeen City Council's books. The Big Four firm has revealed that the exhibition centre, which includes the P&J Live arena, two hotels and an energy centre, is now worth around 80% of

Emtec Building Services is to provide the mechanical and electrical services on behalf of McLaughlin & Harvey for the King’s Buildings Nucleus Phase 1 project for the University of Edinburgh.

Chap Group has lodged another appeal with the Scottish Government over plans to create a new quarry near Ellon. Aberdeenshire Council unanimously rejected an application to create the site for mineral extraction at Muirtack when proposals were discussed in April, despite planning officials recommend

The main Glasgow office of BT is set for a multi-million-pound refurbishment as the city was today revealed as a key location in the company’s future plans. Alexander Bain House, Glasgow (Image by Jeff Holmes)

Expectations for activity in the Scottish housing market are improving as more new buyer enquiries are reported by surveyors following lockdown closures.

Dr John Macleod of Edinburgh Law School examines inaccuracy and the offside goals rule in light of a recent case in the Outer House. BAM TCP Atlantic Square Limited v BT plc [2020] CSOH 57 presents something approaching a full house of recent hot topics in conveyancing: interpretation of a deed of c

Housebuilders Persimmon and Vistry have reported an increase demand for new homes since reopening sales offices after months at a standstill during the coronavirus lockdown.

IGS has announced the completion of a deal with new vertical farming operator Vertegrow to build a four-tower system in Aberdeenshire.