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Douglas McLeod Housebuilder Barratt Developments has delivered a £319 million boost to the UK economy over the past year, according to a new report from the firm.

Logistics and construction services company Malcolm Group has reported a 27 per cent increase in pre-tax profits following tighter cost management and “operational efficiencies”. The surge in profits to £8.39 million, from £6.60m in 2015, comes despite sales dipping almost three per cent to £

Specialist finishing and repair contractor Plastic Surgeon is to launch a new division in Scotland amidst growing demand for its services. With a dedicated Scotland based team and amidst growing demand for its services, the firm plans to launch a specific Scotland division at Scotland Build 2016 on

(from left) Jillian Nelson, head of talent, Robertson Group; Tony Fry, managing director: Robertson Civil Engineering; Bill Robertson, CEO and executive chairman, Robertson Group and Harpal Panesar, quantity surveyor, Robertson Civil Engineering Robertson Group has made its 2,000th hire in the same

Stephen Good Stephen Good, chief executive of the Construction Scotland Innovation Centre, challenges the sector to be more adventurous to avoid standing still.

CCI Scotland director Niall McShannon (left) and contracts manager Dougie Smith at Langloch Farm in Lanark A Lanark-based construction firm which directs its profits into charitable causes is on track to double its turnover after securing a major contract.

A Springfield Properties development in Elgin has been named Large Development of the Year 2016 at the Premier Guarantee Excellence Awards. The Duncansfield development, which includes two, three and four bedroom homes just on the edge of Elgin with local shops within walking distance, was crowned t

Second round of Canonmills Garden consultation exhibitions Artisan Canonmills Ltd has announced dates for a second round of community consultation exhibitions for its proposed Canonmills Gardens development planned for the former B&Q site at 13 Warriston Road in Edinburgh.

A 90-year-old Canadian has made headlines for digging his own grave. "I love digging," Jimmy Kickham, from Prince Edward Island, told CBC News, saying he feels pride in his personal project.

Administrators have completed a deal to sell three divisions of crane hire specialist Hewden to UK rental business A-Plant but over 250 employees have been made redundant. The restructuring team of EY was today appointed administrators of the Manchester-based plant hire firm after it was unable to r

Small housing developers in Scotland are optimistic about the numbers of homes they aim to deliver over the next five years but have expressed frustration over the “myriad of obstacles and barriers” that they expect to face, according to a new survey. The findings of the poll, which explored the

Contaminated land remediation specialist Environmental Reclamation Services Ltd (ERS) has become Scotland’s latest employee-owned business with all 28 employees now having a stake in the firm. With offices in Bishopbriggs, Edinburgh and Inverness, ERS delivers innovative solutions for the identifi

Leanne McMillan BRE Scotland’s sustainable development and accreditation director, Leanne McMillan, is to address delegates at Scotland Build 2016 tomorrow to highlight the impending deadline when BIM regulations become mandatory on public sector contracts.

Chris Endsor Housebuilder Miller Homes is celebrating after successfully retaining the Investors in People (IIP) Gold Award, affirming its position among the top 7 per cent of all IIP Accredited clients.

Ayla Foulis, Painting and Decorating prize winner Three Scottish construction apprentices have been recognised as being among the best in the UK after winning awards at the SkillBuild 2016 final.