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The Scottish Government’s Planning and Architecture Division explains its decision to extend the National Planning Framework 4 Call for Ideas deadline until 30 April.

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

The Housing and Property Chamber has postponed scheduled hearings and case management discussions (CMDs) from 18 March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. If you have an ongoing case, you will be contacted in due course with this information. The chamber will contact parties in order of hearing date

Roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles this week attended a local jobs fair at Lochmaben Primary School as part of its education programme for young people. Employing 60 staff at its 11-acre Halleaths site, Russell Roof Tiles manufactures roof tiles that are used on homes and commercial sites acr

A kind-hearted Glasgow Taxi driver has provided a powerful and personal offer of support to the city’s healthcare staff by offering free lifts to all NHS workers.

Morton Fraser's head of construction law Jonathan Seddon looks at the potential impact of coronavirus on UK construction projects being procured under JCT. I started looking at the potential impact that the coronavirus might have on my client's construction projects a few weeks ago when th

Winchburgh Developments Limited (WDL) has agreed a new contract with Barratt Homes to sell land to the housebuilder for 95 new three- and four-bedroom homes, including 20 affordable homes. The project forms an important part of the second phase of housebuilding at Winchburgh, which will deliver a fu

Yesterday, economy secretary Fiona Hyslop announced a series of measures to mitigate the economic impact of the coronavirus on businesses in Scotland, including a £2.2 billion for businesses.

Clyde Gateway has been granted approval to transform a disused gas works in Dalmarnock into office accommodation.

Summix Capital has been granted planning permission by the City of Edinburgh Council for the development of a new office project in the heart of the Old Town.

The majority of project professionals in the UK have already seen their main projects affected as a result of the coronavirus outbreak, the Association for Project Management (APM) has revealed.

Due to the current public health situation and the impact of coronavirus on companies (e.g. self-isolating), Companies House is now automatically granting a two-month extension to file company accounts.  

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

Law firm Gilson Gray has issued helpful guidance for employers and employees looking for clarity on Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) as the COVID-19 pandemic begins to affect businesses of all sizes across the UK. Graham Millar, employment law partner at Gilson Gray, said while it is important to follow Gov

Eildon Housing has secured more than £11 million of affordable housing grant thanks to its ongoing partnership working with the Scottish Government’s More Homes Division and Scottish Borders Council. 22 homes at Tweedbridge Court in Peebles