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News of a “breathtaking” acceleration in construction sector output has been tempered by concerns over the impact of poor weather, post-Brexit uncertainty and risks associated with the COVID-19 virus.

Scottish member companies of the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) say the current practice of withholding cash retentions is hugely damaging for many Scottish construction SMEs and is leading to widespread insolvencies.

Construction materials giant Breedon has reported revenue of £929.6 million for the 12 months to 31 December 2019, up from £826.7m, as pre-tax profits leapt from £79.9m to £94.6m over the same period.

The developments, homes and teams which have progressed to the finals of the 13th annual Scottish Home Awards have been revealed following a record high volume of entries. Sponsored by Ross & Liddell, the awards celebrate new build housing in Scotland with 19 categories seeking to reward placema

Barratt North Scotland has submitted a planning application to build 230 homes at the former James Keiller Buildings in Dundee's Mains Loan, the site where jam and marmalade under the same branding were made.

East Lothian Council’s planning committee has granted planning permission in principle for a holiday lodge development at Whitekirk Golf Club.

West Lothian Council has approved plans for 48 new homes in West Calder.

As part of its commitment to being part of the conversation that influences the changes the housebuilding industry should consider, Taylor Wimpey West Scotland has once again teamed up with the undergraduate Management Development Programme (MDP) at Strathclyde Business School to create an industry

Regeneration developer Urban Union has announced its first direct apprenticeship programme, welcoming two new apprentices for a total of 12 weeks. (from left) Apprentices Jake Clark and Jimmy Callaghan with Urban Union managing director, Neil McKay

Praxis Real Estate Management has secured two new tenants at Glasgow’s 310 St Vincent Street with Clancy Consulting and MDP Capital LLP now occupying the building’s top two floors.

In a blog post published on its website, University of Strathclyde think tank the Fraser of Allander Institute has provided a scathing rebuttal of plans for a bridge or tunnel link between Scotland and Northern Ireland.

West Lothian Council has approved an increased budget of £7 million to deliver the new Cedarbank School in Livingston.

Luxury shoe retailer Jimmy Choo has appointed Caledonia Contracts to complete refurbishment works within the Harvey Nichols store in Edinburgh. The brand traces its roots to a bespoke shoemaker named Jimmy Choo, based in the East End of London in the early 1990s, who catered to the global jet set, i

Property specialist Graham + Sibbald has strengthened its project management team to satisfy high levels of demand for services. Neil MacFarlane (left) and Sean Donnelly

New build and current council housing in Renfrewshire is to benefit from a £75 million investment over the next three years after the local authority agreed it Housing Capital Investment Plan. Initially, £24m will be invested in 2020/21 to support planned investment programmes, regenerat