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The climate emergency has risen to the top of the UK’s political agenda in recent years, with green issues set to become one of the biggest political hot potatoes of the decade. Last year, the UK legislated for net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. This was recommended by the Committee on

Construction work is under way to create the next generation of housing in Irvine. North Ayrshire Council leader Joe Cullinane (centre) as work gets under way at Dalrymple Place

Cumbernauld’s local economy is enjoying a significant economic boost from the completion of a £20 million retail development by Glasgow-based property development company London & Scottish Investments.

Developing a contingency plan for HMP Barlinnie in the event that it fails must be of the highest priority for the Scottish Prison Service, Holyrood’s Public Audit Committee has said.

A collection of ancient marble statues controversially held by the British Museum could have to be handed back to Greece as part of a Brexit trade deal.

Scottish mobile crane hire company Whyte Crane Hire has gone into administration with all 11 employees losing their jobs.

East Dunbartonshire Council’s Strategic Business Case for the £34.88 million Bishopbriggs Place and Growth Programme has been approved by the Glasgow City Region Cabinet. 

Recycled paper producer Saica Group has announced its intention to establish a new, purpose-built production facility located in Livingston.

New immigration plans unveiled by the UK Government today will hamper the construction industry’s capacity to deliver on key projects, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has warned.

Womble Bond Dickinson's partner Jeremy Smith, managing associate Michelle Essen and practice development lawyer Karen Plumbley-Jones highlight further changes to the off-payroll working rules (IR35). Changes to the off-payroll working rules - which will impact on the construction industry by placing

Scotland’s prime cities have been named among the most active areas for UK hotel investment last year thanks in part to the growing prominence of ground leases, new analysis has revealed. Areas beyond the main tourist hubs were buoyed by the sale of the Fairmont St Andrews

West Lothian Council will spend over £100 million over the next three years to increase and improve its existing housing stock.

Plans to build and operate a satellite launch site in Shetland have been given a £2 million boost from private equity firm Leonne International.

Engineering, design and project delivery company BakerHicks has recruited 11 graduates of New College Lanarkshire (NCL) to work on its major infrastructure and built environment projects.

A study is underway into the feasibility of replacing Scotland’s second busiest ferry service with a fixed link bridge or tunnel. The Highland Council, HITRANS and Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) are joint funding the study at the Corran Narrows in Lochaber.