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The number of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) building homes in Scotland has significantly declined, according to new figures. A report published today by representative body Homes for Scotland (HFS) shows the proportion of new homes sold by those building between three and 49 homes per an

Haddington's Letham Views development is set for revival after housebuilder Dundas took over 34 plots following the collapse of Stewart Milne Homes. Dundas aims to complete the high-specification homes by May 2025 and is urging previous buyers to register their interest.

Robertson Construction Tayside has awarded a contract worth over £2 million to Dunfermline-based fitout specialists Deanestor for the new Monifieth Learning Campus in Angus. The deal brings Deanestor’s work for Robertson in Scotland to 15 contracts, totalling around £17 million.

The Painting and Decorating Association’s Apprentice of the Year 2024 is to be named next month following a series of regional heats and a grand final earlier this month. Apprentices from across the UK battled it out in four regional heats at North Kent College, City of Glasgow College, South

Morrison Construction has been praised for supporting communities across Scotland through its social procurement initiatives and commitment to the Buy Social Scotland Pledge. Tom Arthur, the Scottish Government's minister for employment and investment, visited the construction company on Tuesday mor

Homebuilder Miller Homes is poised to launch a new 152-home development, including 39 affordable homes, to a residential area just south of the capital. The development features a variety of two- to four-bedroom properties, including apartments, townhouses, and family homes, all equipped with solar

Maxi Construction has been awarded a contract from St John Scotland for refurbishment and extension works to St John’s House, a Category C listed building in Edinburgh’s Old Town. Works include demolition of part of a 1970s extension, underpinning and new extension to provide a lift shaf

Glasgow-based building contractor Eycon has appointed two new directors. Colin Young, who joined the firm in February 2022 as contracts manager, steps up to become construction director, while Iain Buchanan has been promoted to commercial director after 18 months with the firm.

The Eden Project Dundee has been granted planning permission for a £130 million development in the city. The decision at a meeting of Dundee City Council yesterday came following an intensive period of community engagement and co-creation which saw the Eden Project team host events across Dund

A new award for Excellence in Accessibility and Inclusion, which was sponsored by Horizon Housing, was presented to Fife homebuilder Campion Homes in partnership with Kingdom Housing Association at the Scottish Home Awards last week. Located in the heart of Alloa, the winning Primrose Stre

Glasgow City Council has approved the disposal of the former schoolhouses at Broomhill Primary School and Gadburn Primary School to local housing associations. The former schoolhouse of Broomhill Primary School at Beechwood Drive - a three-bedroom 1970s detached bungalow with driveway

Inverness-based investment group GEG Capital has acquired a stake in architectural practice Bracewell Stirling Consulting. The addition of this award-winning consultancy will bolster GEG Capital's existing portfolio of planning, design, environment, and construction capabilities across Scotland and

Flooring sub-contractor Veitchi Flooring has promoted Stephen Logan to the position of managing director. The Cambuslang-based business is also planning a drive across the border as the company continues to be successful with contract wins in the north of England.

A lord ordinary has dismissed part of an action raised by the tenant of a building located next door to the fire-damaged Glasgow School of Art insofar as it related to assignees of the tenant but allowed the tenant’s part of the action to continue. Tecjet Ltd, part of a group of companies owne

Furniture and fitout specialist Deanestor has reported a £3 million increase in turnover to £22.4m for the year ending December 2023, with a record order intake of over £30m. Forward orders have increased by more than £3m to over £30m compared to the same period last ye