A Scots construction firm has entered into administration with the loss of almost 80 jobs.

Lambert Contracts Ltd, which has offices in Paisley and Aberdeen, has gone bust due to "cash flow problems", resulting in 77 roles being axed.

The company dealt with a range of building and construction work, specialising in insurance reinstatement and fire contracts.

Head of recovery for administrators Campbell Dallas, Derek Forsyth, said: "Lambert Contracts is a well-known name in Scotland's construction sector with an excellent reputation for the quality of its client base and projects.

"Although the company has a large turnover, it had been suffering from cash flow problems and despite best efforts to raise additional funding administration was the only option.

"Unfortunately, 77 staff have been made redundant with immediate effect with the balance of eight staff being retained in the short term to assist with the wind-down of the business.

"We will do our utmost to provide as much support as we can to the employees.

"We will also be looking to sell any assets to generate value for creditors and would urge interested parties to contact us as soon as possible."

The collapse comes just days after Midlothian-based construction firm Crummock went into receivership, with the loss of 287 jobs.

CECA Scotland, which represents civil engineering contractors, said it had concerns for the industry.

A spokesman said: "The collapse of Crummock is not only a devastating blow for all affected, it comes at a time when there is little sign of optimism for future workload growth in the civils sector.

"SME's in particular are facing huge challenges. Right now we are seeing a toxic mix of falling workloads, low margins, unfair retentions and procurement policy that loads all of the risk with the contractor.

CECA Scotland are actively involved in supporting everyone impacted through this very challenging period but we are clear, this needs to be a wake up call for all interested in ensuring a sustainable future for Scotland's civil engineering sector."