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Housebuilder Persimmon has reported a 13% increase in first half profits as it takes full advantage of the government’s Help to Buy scheme. Bucking the wider trend of a slowing UK housing market, the firm unveiled pre-tax profits of £516 million for the six months to 30 June, up from £457m.

Michael Gallucci A new court judgement will have a major impact on disputes involving companies in liquidation, construction consultancy MPG has advised.

Marion Forbes Mactaggart & Mickel’s HR director, Marion Forbes, on how to recruit the best talent when the employment pool is shrinking.

Melanie Robinson A proactive student is looking for anyone who currently works in the UK construction industry, both adopters and non-adopters of BIM, to participate in a survey to aid her postgraduate research.

(from left) Marc Carty, Zac Lightbody, Andy Wyles, Owen O’Neil and Jamie Burton Four young people from Lanarkshire are laying the foundations for a new career in the construction industry with Bellway Homes Limited (Scotland West).

People working on infrastructure projects across Scotland are being encouraged to take part in a competition to highlight innovation in the projects they are working on. In the Year of Young People, the emphasis of the competition is to identify ideas that raise awareness for pupils undertaking STEM

Glasgow-based construction company CCG (Scotland) Ltd held its second annual ‘It’s a Knockout’ charity fun day at the weekend, raising in excess of £15,000 which will be shared amongst 25 charities. A total of 22 teams took part in the event at M&D’s Strathclyde Park, including CCG’s

Landscaping investment to help Countesswells community flourish Aberdeen’s largest new community is set for a further phase of investment in landscaping which includes new pathways which will connect Countesswells woods to Hazelhead woods.

A construction worker from Seattle has found a unique method of showcasing his efforts to save a historic venue in the city from demolition. Developers have announced plans to bring down the Showbox Theater and build a 44-story high-rise apartment building.

Richard McFadzean with the teams from Structured House Group, Graham Construction, Nixon Consultants and BOHO The team behind the latest development along the historic Clydeside at Scotway House marked a significant milestone as they reached the top of the build.

Interserve is to merge its UK and International Construction divisions in a new “simplified structure” which will result in the exit of UK Construction boss Gordon Kew. Part of the firm’s ongoing cost-cutting and efficiency drive, the move will also see Interserve’s international facilities

Construction consultancy Thomson Gray has confirmed the promotion of four team members to more senior roles. Ian MacGregor becomes senior associate (PM) with overall responsibility for the firm’s project management services in Scotland, while Ben Johnston and Wesley Bathgate become associates (PM)

The British Council for Offices (BCO) is to launch its highly-anticipated 'Wellness Matters' research to a Scottish audience on September 5 with a comprehensive tour of the brand new £1 billion Gilmorehill teaching estate at the University of Glasgow. The study - 'Wellness Matters: Health and Wellb

A public hearing is to be held over plans to build more than 300 council homes in Aberdeen before councillors can make a decision on whether to grant the proposals planning permission. First Endeavour submitted a proposal of application notice to Aberdeen City Council to build 302 council flats over

A recycling plant has been launched in Livingston which aims to eliminate landfill for construction and demolition waste. Featuring a CDE state-of-the-art wet processing system, the new high-tech facility by Brewster Bros will provide waste management services and recycled aggregates to builders, co