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Julie Scott-Gilroy New requirements for commercial actions highlight a change in emphasis for alternative dispute resolution in Scotland, writes Julie Scott-Gilroy.

The final phase in the rejuvenation of Atrium Court on Glasgow’s Waterloo Street has been marked with a comprehensive refurbishment of the landmark building. Situated in one of Glasgow's most central locations, just one minute's walk from Central Station and a five minute walk from Queen Street St

Jonathan Hyndman Jonathan Hyndman reviews the findings in the High Court case of Signature Realty Ltd v Fortis Developments Ltd and proposes some steps which property developers can take to avoid infringing copyright law.

Almost half of electrical contractors are now asked to provide evidence of corporate social responsibility (CSR) engagement as a condition of appointment by clients, a new survey has revealed. Findings from a poll by the Electrical Contractors' Association (ECA) and the Considerate Constructors Sche

City Building's Siobhan Logue addresses attendees at the conference The changing face of the construction industry was under the spotlight at Scotland’s first national diversity conference.

Major disruption expected at M8 Eurocentral for seven days The Eurocentral south roundabout is to be partially closed for the next seven days for road surfacing as part of the M8 M73 M74 Motorway Improvements Project.

Sports giant Nike has created the world’s first LED running track in Manila, Philippines. Conceptualized by BBH Singapore, the Unlimited Stadium has been described as a running track with a nightclub feel, resembling a Nike LunarEpic running shoe footprint.

A decision on Aberdeen Football Club’s plans to create a new £50 million football and community sports hub has been delayed following requests for further information. The development at Kingsford was due to be discussed by councillors in June, but the club confirmed today that the appli

Motor dealership Peter Vardy has lodged a detailed planning application for a new Perth Porsche Centre at Broxden on the edge of the city. The firm plans to invest more than £5 million to develop a vehicle showroom, workshop/ garage and valet service building on a site at Tweed Place, creating arou

Euan Pirie Euan Pirie from Harper Macleod highlights the imminent launch of NEC4

Bruce Forbes, director, Angus Housing Association and Jason MacGilp, chief executive, Cairn Housing Association, shaking hands on site to seal the development partnership at Muirlands Park, Arbroath Two housing associations have announced their intention to work in partnership to contribute to the d

A Fife electrical contractor has added 10 new staff to its workforce after seeing its turnover increase by 60% to £1 million over the past 12 months. Cupar-based Daniel Gardner Electrical Contractor more than doubled its workforce after securing its largest ever single contract with a long-standing

Valerie Surgenor Earlier this month, the construction company known as Construction Materials Online Limited was fined £55,000 by the Information Commission’s Office for breaching the laws on data protection and information security. Valerie Surgenor from MacRoberts discusses the case.

Edinburgh-based property group Lomond Capital has announced the purchase of a Birmingham property business Wolf’s Lettings and Estate Agency. Wolf’s manages more than 750 properties, bringing the number of properties managed by Lomond’s Birmingham operation, John Shepherd, to 2,000 in total. A

Pauline McCabe Pauline McCabe of Kier Construction gives her account of being a woman in construction, the path she took to getting there and her views on getting more women to consider a career in this sector.