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Aberdeen's housing market has shown a 1.6% decline in the average property price during Q3 2024, as transactions rose 9.8% for the same period, according to the Aberdeen Solicitors’ Property Centre (ASPC). Based on data supplied by the ASPC, and compiled by the Centre for Real Estate Research

Tillicoultry Quarries has appointed four new directors to its board. The firm said the strategic appointments are a significant step in further positioning the business for future success, enhancing its leadership capabilities and reinforcing the company's strong family values.

Advanced Traditional Screeding (ATS), the Fife-based specialist flooring contractor, has laid the foundations for major growth after taking delivery of its second Putzmeister Transmix truck.

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has successfully completed two pre-apprenticeship projects in collaboration with Fife Council, Fife College, and The Ridge Foundations, Dunbar. Launched in September 2023, these programmes provide hands-on training in craft and traditional skills, along with valua

Six new apprentices and graduates have been appointed as part of CBRE’s continued investment in the next generation of property professionals in Scotland. As part of its Next Generation programme, this year’s new starts are Skye Rooney, Struan Robertson and James Tweedie based in the Gla

Miller Homes has unveiled new net zero targets which have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

Engineering specialist Akela Ground Engineering, part of Akela Group, has achieved NHBC Accepts certification for its precast foundation system, ABeam.

Housebuilders Springfield Properties, Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes are inviting the local community to attend an event to learn more about the upcoming Durieshill development which will see the creation of a brand new 3,000-home village on the outskirts of Stirling.

A construction worker in Missouri saved a little squirrel that was covered from head to toe in wet spray foam. It was a casual day at the construction site when a contractor came to work and suddenly spotted some unexpected furry guests scurrying around his station.

A spectacular ancient 'dun' (or fort) on Scotland’s national forests and land has been recognised for its cultural significance. Kraiknish Dun on the Isle of Skye has been designated as a scheduled monument of national importance after a recent assessment by Historic Environment Scotland (HES)

Network Rail and its key suppliers have announced they will be hosting a networking event for SMEs keen to learn more about work available across Scotland’s Railway over the next five years.

Perth-based Algo has bounced back from losses in 2023 to achieve a pre-tax profit of £1.5 million for the year ending 30 June 2024. The construction firm attributed the previous year's losses to rising material costs impacting local government housing contracts.

A construction company has been fined £215,000 after a worker was seriously injured when a cherry picker was struck by a bus in Castlemilk. North Ayrshire-based McTaggart Construction Limited pled guilty to a breach of construction regulations and health and safety legislation at Glasgow Sheri

Highland councillors will be asked to approve the repayment of £6.308 million to the Landbank Fund from income from Council Tax on second homes, at the council meeting On October 31. The additional money will support the council in finding solutions to the Highland Housing Challenge - one of s

Royal Dornoch Golf Club has announced a 50-acre land purchase which will see the Struie Course developed in years to come.  While the Championship Course is the magnet luring golfers from around the globe to the Highlands, the sister course is ranked among Scotland's top 50 links.