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Aggregates Tax Bill introduced to Holyrood
Ministers seek to encourage use of recycled materials in construction

Views sought on powers over unauthorised building works
Consultation opened on enforcement powers and penalties

Zero emissions building proposals go out to views
Ministers consult on changing Building Regulations from April 2024

DWF strengthens its team with senior appointments
Two new directors head up firm's list of hires in Glasgow and Edinburgh

Two senior appointments by MacRoberts
Jonathan Gaskell and Rod Hutchison join law firm

New Edinburgh HQ for Shepherd and Wedderburn
Firm will relocate to Haymarket development

Alyson Cowan joins TLT in Glasgow
Lawyer becomes an associate with firm

QE Hospital claim competent despite adjudication clause
£72.8m claim sisted as dispute within adjudication provision

First Home Fund runs out of money
£60m scheme closes days after opening on April 1

Inverness Justice Centre wins award
Builder is honoured for construction of site

Pandemic effects hitting women lawyers harder: survey
First 100 Years project reveals fears of setback for equality in profession

Warning over sending contractual notices by post
Construction solicitor calls for agreement on digital communication

Bill published to promote heat networks
Ministers aim to develop schemes and reduce emissions

Pinsent Masons launches infrastructure projects guide
Resource intended to help deliver global scale joint venture projects

Adjudicator award enforced despite "without prejudice" reliance
Judge finds no impropriety or breach of natural justice

Law on further disabled toilet provision goes to consultation
"Changing places toilets" could be required in larger buildings

Ministers review compliance rules after school and high rise failures
Consultation covers inspection duties and fire safety standards

SSE wins appeal over £107m tunnel collapse claim
Split Inner House holds rockfall at hydro plant was contractor's risk

Government bond would help private infrastructure investment, Brodies claim
Survey reveals support for using new borrowing powers in projects

Young Professionals in Construction draws crowd for first meeting
More than 100 lawyers, contractors and others gather to network

Young Professionals in Construction networking group launches
MMS solicitors team up with architects and construction firm

Adjudication paying party can seek repayment where no follow-up court action
Time bar operated against original claimant, Supreme Court rules