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Aggregates Tax Bill introduced to Holyrood

16th November 2023 | tax | Corporate tax , Construction
Ministers seek to encourage use of recycled materials in construction

Views sought on powers over unauthorised building works

10th October 2023 | Construction
Consultation opened on enforcement powers and penalties

Zero emissions building proposals go out to views

2nd August 2022 | Construction , Environment (Business Premises)
Ministers consult on changing Building Regulations from April 2024

DWF strengthens its team with senior appointments

16th May 2022 | planning/environment , careers | Construction
Two new directors head up firm's list of hires in Glasgow and Edinburgh

Two senior appointments by MacRoberts

10th December 2021 | careers , corporate | Construction
Jonathan Gaskell and Rod Hutchison join law firm

New Edinburgh HQ for Shepherd and Wedderburn

3rd December 2021 | commercial property | Construction
Firm will relocate to Haymarket development

Alyson Cowan joins TLT in Glasgow

12th November 2021 | careers | Construction
Lawyer becomes an associate with firm

QE Hospital claim competent despite adjudication clause

8th November 2021 | civil litigation , dispute resolution | Construction , Adjudication , Civil court work
£72.8m claim sisted as dispute within adjudication provision

First Home Fund runs out of money

9th April 2021 | property (non-commercial) | Construction , Housing
£60m scheme closes days after opening on April 1

Inverness Justice Centre wins award

6th November 2020 | Construction
Builder is honoured for construction of site

Pandemic effects hitting women lawyers harder: survey

18th May 2020 | careers , employment | Discrimination , Construction
First 100 Years project reveals fears of setback for equality in profession

Warning over sending contractual notices by post

17th April 2020 | Construction
Construction solicitor calls for agreement on digital communication

Bill published to promote heat networks

3rd March 2020 | planning/environment | Construction
Ministers aim to develop schemes and reduce emissions

Pinsent Masons launches infrastructure projects guide

27th February 2020 | Construction
Resource intended to help deliver global scale joint venture projects

Adjudicator award enforced despite "without prejudice" reliance

19th February 2020 | dispute resolution | Adjudication , Construction
Judge finds no impropriety or breach of natural justice

Law on further disabled toilet provision goes to consultation

19th February 2019 | Construction
"Changing places toilets" could be required in larger buildings

Ministers review compliance rules after school and high rise failures

4th July 2018 | planning/environment | Construction
Consultation covers inspection duties and fire safety standards

SSE wins appeal over £107m tunnel collapse claim

11th April 2018 | Construction
Split Inner House holds rockfall at hydro plant was contractor's risk

Government bond would help private infrastructure investment, Brodies claim

8th March 2017 | banking-financial services , government-administration | Construction
Survey reveals support for using new borrowing powers in projects

Young Professionals in Construction draws crowd for first meeting

6th October 2015 | Construction
More than 100 lawyers, contractors and others gather to network

Young Professionals in Construction networking group launches

10th September 2015 | Construction
MMS solicitors team up with architects and construction firm

Adjudication paying party can seek repayment where no follow-up court action

17th June 2015 | dispute resolution | Construction
Time bar operated against original claimant, Supreme Court rules

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