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Eildon Housing Association is set to invest about £2.6 million in its Scottish Borders housing stock over the next three years. The social landlord, which has over 2,200 properties in the area, is seeking expressions of interest in two major contracts as part of a stock investment programme.

Bill Robertson Robertson Group has withdrawn from plans to float on the stock market following a “record year” for construction and the sale of investments.

Construction and housebuilding firm The Cruden Group has recorded its 15th profitable year in a row despite a planned reduction in sales. The company, which employs around 600 and has offices in Edinburgh, Glasgow and East Lothian, said that turnover slipped to £135 million in the 12 months to 31 M

Heritage Lottery Fund has confirmed a grant of £1.3 million to help fund the transformation of two hangars at the National Museum of Flight at East Fortune in East Lothian.

A £25 million visitor resort, including a ‘world-class’ five-star hotel, is being planned as part of proposals to increase leisure and tourism at Ben Nevis.

The creation of a £25 million green energy centre by St Andrews University will come closer to fruition this week if councillors give their backing.

Work begins on long-awaited Seabraes Bridge in Dundee The construction lorries and workmen moved into Seabraes in Dundee this week for the start of work on the new £3.5 million footbridge.

Lady Paton The widow of a joiner who died of an asbestos-related condition will be allowed to pursue her damages claim against her late husband’s former employers after the company’s insurers failed in an appeal.

Esh Border Construction, part of £200 million turnover property and construction company Esh Group, is inviting potential suppliers to ‘Meet the Buyer’ on Wednesday 29th October at Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh between 10am and 1pm. Suppliers and sub-contractors attending will have the opportu

Tata Steel is planning to sell its Long Products division signing an agreement with a European industrial company.

Ted Ayres The UK’s fourth-largest housebuilder Bellway is considering splitting its Scottish operations into two divisions after “an exceptional year of progress”.

Bob Hutcheson (left) welcomes Bancon Group’s new chief executive officer John Irvine North east housebuilder and construction firm Bancon Group has today announced the appointment of John Irvine as group chief executive officer.

Artist's impression of the new homes at Polofields in Edinburgh Miller Homes has announced plans to create 750 new homes in Scotland as the company prepares to start build on a further five sites across the country before the end of 2014.

Argyll and Bute Council wins silver award for bringing empty homes back to life Close partnership working between Argyll and Bute Council’s Housing and Council Tax teams on an innovative policy to deal with empty homes has netted national recognition and a silver award.

Leo Quinn Balfour Beatty has announced that Leo Quinn will take up his new position as chief executive officer (CEO) of the firm when he joins the Board on 1 January 2015.