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Grahame Smith New public procurement rules in Scotland should help tackle tax dodging, blacklisting and climate change, according to a coalition of civil society coalitions.

Confidence is growing among British architects about the amount of work they hope to receive from key sectors of the construction industry, research has revealed. Expectations of orders from private housing, commercial and public-sector builders caused the Royal Institute of British Architects’ (R

Pupils from Brechin High School learning about tower cranes In the first quarter of 2015, Robertson Group engaged with more than 3,000 young people across Scotland in a range of specially designed activities and events aimed at inspiring the next generation of construction workers.

Burns Wynd Maybole housing development nominated for another award

George Hunter (Demolishers) was placed into liquidation yesterday following a protracted battle with HMRC. The Glasgow-based company, which traded as Hunter Demolition, employed around 50 staff at its peak, turning over up to £7 million.

Gavin Currie (left) and John Irvine outside Mile End School Bancon Group has announced the appointment of highly experienced commercial development specialist Gavin Currie as managing director of its construction business.

(left to right) Mark Herd (Fife Council Building Services) John Mills (Fife Council Head of Housing) Cllr Judy Hamilton and Fiona Stenke (Historic Buildings Trust) Cupar County Buildings housing transformation underway

Winners of the Considerate Constructors Scheme National Site Awards Integrated infrastructure, support services and construction group Robertson is celebrating after taking home an impressive eight awards at the Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) National Site Awards.

LHC Scotland would like to hear from contractors experienced in providing heating services for social landlords and other public sector bodies. The public sector procurement specialist consortium is launching its first specialist Heating Services framework in Scotland, which will be launched in the

Morrison Construction has announced the handover date for the new Noss Primary school in Wick has been delayed until March 2016. The firm attributed the delay mainly to adverse weather conditions experienced earlier this year and the resultant impact on the relatively complex timber frame design. A

An independent Scottish brewer is launching an investment scheme to help raise £3 million for a new brewery. Innis & Gunn will use the cash to establish a new state-of-the-art brewery at an unspecified location in south-east Scotland. They are in "advanced negotiations" to buy the land and hope

Visualisation of how the new development will look on completion in Autumn 2016 A project to create much-needed, bespoke accommodation for nearly 200 students at a site close to the University of Aberdeen began with a ground-breaking ceremony yesterday.

The environment and the effect we have on it has never been more prominent in people’s minds, wherever in the world you may be. As an industry leading Training provider, established for nearly 30 years, Sibbald Training believe we have an obligation, as all businesses do, to think about our carbon

Kier Group has reached agreement to acquire infrastructure builder Mouchel for £265 million following months of negotiations. The contractor said the takeover, which is expected to deliver annual cost savings of £10m, will be financed by a £340m fully underwritten rights issue.

Gordon Nelson Plans to alleviate Scotland’s housing crisis could be threatened by increasing shortages of bricks and bricklayers, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has warned.