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Andy Day, managing director of Robertson Eastern, at the site of the Pittodrie Street student accommodation in Aberdeen Robertson Group is forecasting a bright new financial year for its Eastern business with an £80 million order book and a range of projects now underway.

The winners of the 2018 Homes for Scotland Annual Awards were announced in front of a record crowd of some 1100 at the organisation’s Annual Lunch, with Miller Homes scooping Home Builder of the Year Miller Homes has taken the top spot at Homes for Scotland’s annual awards, with the organisation

Rohan Bush Policy, innovation and construction expert Rohan Bush has been appointed to the newly-created role of head of public partnerships & future workforce at Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC).

The Scottish Government is in danger of failing to deliver a real Warm Homes Bill for Scotland, a group of 50 civil society and business organisations has warned. In a joint statement issued today the group calls on ministers and MSPs to create a law that will end fuel poverty, create new jobs and i

Morrison Construction has won a £6.2 million contract to deliver the final phase of the Smithton and Culloden Flood Protection Scheme in Inverness. The development aims to protect 129 properties in Smithton and Culloden which are at risk of flooding during a 'once-in-200-years' event. Significant f

Jonathan Moulam will assume the presidency in two years time The Association for Project Safety (APS), the 4,750-strong national professional body dedicated to reducing injury and ill-health across the construction industry, has elected Jonathan Moulam as its president from 2020.

Paul Fakley The British Safety Council (BSC) has appointed Paul Fakley as engagement director and Dave Parr as its policy and technical director.

Six students from Glasgow Caledonian University’s School of Engineering and the Built Environment will be completing a six month work placement at Clark Contracts. Four construction management and two quantity surveying students will be working alongside experienced Clark Contracts employees, many

Sixteen of Scotland's finest golfing companies will be heading to the home of golf on Wednesday for their chance to be crowned champions of Scotland's national business golf tournament, Business Fours. Current UK Ladies Golf Long Drive Champion, Ilona Stubley, will be on hand at to see if participan

Hardies helps Midlothian Council win Scottish Property Award Hardies Property & Construction Consultants has helped Midlothian Council win Community Development Project of the Year at the Scottish Property Awards 2018 for The Loanhead Centre in Midlothian.

Taylor Wimpey has announced the launch of its first children’s book which aims to educate children about the house building process. ‘How we build your home with Millie Mortar and Handy Andy’ is an informative book, suitable for children of primary school age, with important messages about how

Kevin Eadie alongside the first FIX tram Windows, doors and conservatories company CR Smith has posted positive results for the 18 month period ending 31 August 2017 with both turnover and profits showing an increase.

Will Hean The property consortium behind a landmark 280,000 sq ft office scheme in Glasgow city centre has bolstered its team with the appointment of experienced Scottish developer, Will Hean.

Aerial view of The Engine Yard on Leith Walk, Edinburgh New images have been released which show the extent the £75 million Engine Yard development will transform a 4.5 acre neglected brownfield site on Leith Walk, providing much needed housing in a new community close to Edinburgh city centre.

An application to convert an old school in Ballater into 26 affordable homes has been turned down by members of the Cairngorms National Park Authority’s planning committee, despite a recommendation from planning officers to approve it. The plans by Grampian Housing Association had involved the con