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Barratt Developments has outlined a commitment to drive down build costs using modern methods of construction. In a trading update today the company said its continued development, trialling and implementation of these methods will result in them being used in the construction of 20% of its homes by

McGill Homes has unveiled plans to convert a Grade B listed building on Dundee’s waterfront into residential properties. The company has purchased the former Department for Work and Pensions building on Dock Street in a deal worth over £500,000.

River Clyde Homes has unveiled the details of its multi-million pound investment plans for housing in Inverclyde.

Argyll Community Housing Association (ACHA) has secured more than £15 million to tackle fuel poverty following a successful bid to the Warm Homes Fund.

Around £200 million will be made available to remove and replace unsafe cladding from around 170 privately owned high-rise buildings, the UK Government has announced.

Legislation to bring forward the restoration and renewal of the Palace of Westminster has been tabled by the UK Government as the first images of temporary House of Commons Chamber were revealed. The Parliamentary Buildings (Restoration and Renewal) Bill aims to ensure the Restoration and Renewal Pr

A lack of new houses coming on to the market, presenting buyers with limited choice, is a key factor in dropping activity for the Scottish housing market, with headline indicators on demand, supply still downbeat, the April 2019 RICS UK Residential Survey has revealed.

Contractors preparing to begin construction as part of the Trams to Newhaven project will carry out investigation works at various points on the route from later this month. Ground and site investigation work has been programmed for a number of locations between York Place and Newhaven, startin

Aarsleff Ground Engineering is inviting clients to experience the virtual world of ground engineering at their head offices in Nottinghamshire this summer.

Morgan Sindall has hailed a “strong” start to the year with all divisions having made “further positive operational and strategic progress”. In a trading update ahead of the company’s annual general meeting today, the group said its committed order book as at March 31 i

Planning permission has been granted for a care home and hotel in North Berwick.

Trident Building Consultancy has handed promotions to nine of its staff, including two in Scotland. Claire Wightman and Mark Sweeney from the firm’s Glasgow office have both been promoted to senior building surveyor.

Bellway is celebrating the completion of the final roof at Eastfields in Carntyne, where it has been building since 2007. The housebuilder has constructed 537 houses and 152 apartments at the development, which have played a major role in regenerating this part of Glasgow’s East End.

Balfour Beatty was commended at the Scottish Union of Supported Employment (SUSE) awards ceremony this week as it secured the 2019 ‘Inclusive Workplace’ employer award. The award, presented by Scottish minister for business, fair work and skills, Jamie Hepburn, recognises Balfour Beatty&

Construction is now under way on 31 new council houses in Seamill following a ground-breaking ceremony last week.