Chancellor confirms changes to furlough scheme
UK chancellor Rishi Sunak has revealed that, from August, employers will have to start sharing the cost of the furlough scheme.
While the scheme will...
Scottish construction sector given green light to begin restart plan
NICOLA Sturgeon has confirmed that Scotland's construction industry can begin phase one of its restart plan on May 29.
Speaking today (May 28), Scotland's first...
Collaboration crucial as sector prepares for phased return
The Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has welcomed plans for the phased return to work for Scotland's construction sector and insisted that health and safety...
Scotland’s construction industry to begin phased restart approach
NICOLA Sturgeon has announced that construction is to be permitted to begin its phased approach to restarting next week (May 28) as part of...
Covid-19 challenges could bring ‘positive change’ to construction
THE challenges that construction is facing amidst the Covid-19 pandemic could change the industry for the better, a new report has claimed.
Arcadis, the global...
NPF provides opportunity for a ‘different’ Scotland post-Covid-19
THE Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) in Scotland has said the development of the nation's National Planning Framework (NPF) provides a 'unique opportunity' to...
RICS calls for clarity over restarting the Scottish house buying process
RICS has urged the Scottish Government to provide clarity over the restarting of the house buying and selling process.
The organisation said a survey of...
HFS board asks Nicola Sturgeon for phased return of housebuilding
MEMBERS of the board of trade body Homes for Scotland (HFS) have written to First Minister Nicola Sturgeon requesting a phased return to work...
Furlough scheme extended until end of October
THE Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has been extended until the end of October, meaning furloughed workers will continue to receive 80% of their salary...
Holyrood urged to adopt five-point plan to support construction industry
THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has developed a five-point plan to help construction contractors cope with the Covid-19 crisis.
The organisation, which comprises 23...
£100m emergency loan fund launched for SME housebuilders in Scotland
THE Scottish Government has opened a £100 million emergency loan fund to support housebuilders through the Covid-19 outbreak.
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with liquidity...
Public to have a say in Craigforth Campus transformation plans
PLANS have been revealed for a major investment programme to redevelop Craigforth Campus in Stirling.
Ambassador Group has announced details of two online public consultation...
Clients urged to support supply chains and ‘increase scrutiny’ for signs of distress
CONSTRUCTION businesses have been urged to stay close to supply chains when lockdown restrictions start to ease.
Turner & Townsend said its most recent UK...
Plan unveiled for low carbon development in Dunbar
PLANS have been unveiled for a low carbon community at Hallhill, Dunbar.
Designed around The DunBear sculpture, the site is part of the Hallhill development...
Industry urged to pay suppliers on time to ease cash flow concerns
TWO construction industry bodies have added their weight to calls for the sector to ensure payments are made on time to safeguard cash flow...
CICV Forum calls for ‘vital measures’ to protect Scottish construction businesses
THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum is urging the implementation of a number of measures to improve cash flow and save construction businesses in Scotland.
The...
Key construction workers must be protected from abuse
SCOTLAND'S housing minister has backed calls to protect key construction workers from abuse as they carry out essential tasks during the lockdown period.
The Construction Industry...
Industry bodies call for gradual lifting of lockdown on building sites
A number of leading industry bodies have urged the Scottish Government to implement a gradual re-opening of non-essential construction sites, within the parameters of...
Edinburgh Printmakers scoops top prize in RICS Social Impact Awards
EDINBURGH Printmakers has won the Project of the Year accolade at the inaugural RICS Social Impact Awards for Scotland.
The new home of Edinburgh Printmakers is...
Trade body calls for extra support for construction sector
THE Scottish Building Federation (SBF) has called on the UK and Scottish Governments to offer the construction sector similar support to that given to...
