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A builder who was sacked for a prank Snapchat video which mocked his supervisors for being lazy has got a new job and it turns out his new boss thought the video was actually pretty funny too. Last month, Alun Rees from Rhonda in Wales was left unemployed after a series of Snapchat videos went viral

The future of more than 300 staff at troubled interior solutions provider Havelock Europa has been secured after the business was bought out of administration by turnaround specialist Rcapital. Toby Underwood and Graham Frost of PwC were appointed joint administrators of the Kirkcaldy-based firm tod

Glasgow Harbour could be transformed into a shopping outlet and leisure space under new £100 million plans submitted to the city council. Peel Lifestyle Outlets has lodged an Approval of Matters Specified in Condition planning application for a “transformational” 350,000 sq ft mixed-use develop

Timber merchant Rembrand has merged with Thornbridge Sawmills Limited in a multi-million pound deal that marks a key milestone in the growth strategy for both businesses.

Dismantling works at the fire-ravaged Mackintosh Building at the Glasgow School of Art is to begin as soon as possible following the arrival of cranes on the site. Over the weekend, work to assess the condition of the Mackintosh Building continued with further drone footage of the building collected

Construction buyers have reported a solid expansion of overall construction activity, underpinned by greater residential work and a faster upturn in commercial building. There were also positive signs regarding the near-term outlook for growth, as signalled by the strongest rise in new orders since

Workplace consultancy and fit-out company Space Solutions has rebranded as SPACE to reflect a growth in business services. Following a business brand review, a new logo, tagline and website has been launched this month to support its continued growth, incorporating specialist consultancy services in

Malcolm Thomson By Malcolm Thomson, sales director, Scotframe

Staff at St Paul’s Primary School and Foxlea Early Learning and Childcare Centre in Foxbar were given a sneak preview of their new shared £8.5 million shared campus last week. The facility will open to pupils and children in the new school year in August and staff were invited on a tour to famili

A young apprentice had the honour of handing over the keys for the new GP and Minor Injuries Centre, delivered by hub East Central Scotland, which will open to patients in August 2018. Ruairi Gallagher, an apprentice heating engineer with FES and apprentice of the year at Glasgow Kelvin College, was

The Engine Shed team celebrate one year since Scotland's dedicated building conservation centre first opened Scotland’s dedicated building conservation centre, The Engine Shed, celebrates its first birthday today after reaching key milestones in its first year, including welcoming over 15,000 visi

Connor Skea Pacific Building joiner Connor Skea has been named Carpentry and Joinery Apprentice of the Year at Glasgow Clyde College.

Exterior view of Largs Academy Campus CMS Window Systems helps deliver new era of education in North Ayrshire

Eleven cities in Russia have experienced a massive boom in construction ahead of the World Cup thanks to the decision to invest in steel-based infrastructure, according to World Steel. An information video released by the non-for-profit organisation, which represents some of the biggest names in ste

Bancon Construction managing director Gavin Currie (left) and Bancon Group chief executive John Irvine Housebuilder and construction group Bancon has seen a 25% increase in turnover to £69 million from £55m in 2017 and a return to profit, ahead of forecast.