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The number of new build homes completed across all sectors over the year ending September 2018 has reached 18,750, an increase of 4% or 635 homes on the previous year, according to the latest Quarterly Housing Statistics for Scotland. The increase included increases in housing association completion

The Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA), Shelter Scotland and CIH Scotland will team up to commission new research on housing supply need in Scotland post-2021. As the Scottish Government’s programme to build 50,000 new homes between 2016 and 2021 continues into its third year,

The Scottish Government has pledged to invest £85 million over ten years in an initiative to drive economic growth across the Borders region. The Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal aims to boost economic development activity across a range of themes, including digital connectivity, tourism, reg

Integrated environmental, engineering and technical services business RSK Group has today announced Headland Archaeology as its latest acquisition. Founded in 1996, Headland Archaeology provides heritage services to the UK’s development and construction sectors from four regional offices in Lu

The preferred bidder to take over stricken Dundee contractor McGill & Co has completed the purchase of the business and certain assets, administrators announced today. Catalus Energy Investments has acquired the business, order book, the majority of the company’s construction equipment, in

The improvement in Fife Council’s planning service has been recognised by the Scottish Government. Planning minister Kevin Stewart told the economy, tourism, strategic planning and transportation committee today that “considerable progress has been made since the introduction of the Plan

Clynelish Distillery near Brora in Sutherland has opened its doors to local residents and stakeholders to give them the first look at plans to transform the visitor experience. The Highland distillery is scheduled to undergo a major transformation as part of a £150 million investment in Scotch

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has published a new 3D digital model of Fossil Grove in Glasgow, allowing users to explore the city’s ancient forest from a unique perspective. The interactive model has been created through a combination of 3D laser scanning and photogrammetry. This process

New housing developments built in city centres have the potential to stimulate 50% more economic growth than similar developments located at urban fringes, according to a new report. The study, conducted by KPMG’s specialist Infrastructure, Building and Construction team, raises questions for

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Kier Group has suffered a £35.5 million loss in pre-tax profits as a result of problem contracts and mounting debts. In financial results for the six-month period to 31 December 2018 the infrastructure, building, development and housing group reported an operating loss of £20.9m on under

Fife timber firm James Donaldson & Sons has appointed Pamela Scott to its Board of directors. Pamela is currently global operational excellence director at Diageo, having held a number of senior leadership positions across the global beverage alcohol organisation, including technical, innovation

Chartered surveyors DM Hall has secured the sale above the asking price of an investment opportunity in the heritable interest of 65 Bruntsfield Place, a 10,028 sq. ft. property in the Bruntsfield-Morningside district of Edinburgh. The property, a substantial traditional detached two storey B Listed

As a major contributor to the national economy, the contemporary construction industry presents a breadth of exciting opportunities for graduates. Whether through major infrastructure projects such as the Queensferry Crossing, or the planned expansion of house-building nationally, construction is a

Proposals for more than 500 homes at Donald Trump’s north-east golf course have been recommended for approval despite planners claiming it “significantly breaches” legislation. Councillors on Aberdeenshire Council’s Formartine area committee are due to give their views on the