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The first trials of new materials designed to reduce carbon in the roads industry have taken place in North Lanarkshire with more planned for 2025.

Historic tenement properties in Paisley are being transformed through an ambitious £6.4 million refurbishment project that will boost housing options in the town centre. Paisley Housing Association, in partnership with Renfrewshire Council and with funding from the Scottish Government, has com

Last month marked the first anniversary of the opening of the new £15 million East Linton station.

Two community drop-in sessions are to be held in January to discuss five possible options for the future use of Aboyne Bridge. 

Thieves in England stole around 20,000 litres of Guinness as pubs and shops struggled with a pre-Christmas shortage of Ireland's most famous export. A truck carrying 400 kegs, each filled with 50 litres of the stout, was stolen from a depot in Northamptonshire in mid-December, according to The Guard

The administration of Stewart Milne Group (SMG) and its subsidiaries has been extended by a further 12 months, until 8 January 2026. The Court of Session in Edinburgh approved the extension, requested by administrators Teneo, to allow for the sale of remaining assets and the conclusion of employment

Robertson Timber Engineering (RTE) has appointed David Jamieson as its new sales director, further strengthening the company’s position in delivering sustainable, high-quality timber solutions. David brings with him over 25 years of experience in the construction industry, specialising in buil

Aberdeen City Council and its development partner hub North Scotland have reached financial close for the first phase of a major transformation of the city’s beachfront. Robertson Construction Group has been confirmed as main contractor for the £50 million project to help make the beach

Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) has received a festive boost of £60,000 thanks to the dedicated fundraising efforts of Persimmon Homes North Scotland staff throughout the year. At the start of 2024, Persimmon’s Perth office selected CHAS as their Charity of the Year for

Glasgow-based construction services business City Building is giving the gift of festive joy to families across the city with a series of charitable initiatives aimed at supporting children.

For the fifth consecutive year, housebuilder Cruden has spread festive goodwill by partnering with Trussell, an anti-poverty charity that operates a community of over 1,400 food banks across the UK.

With the year ahead ripe with opportunity, the Scottish real estate market is slated for strong growth in 2025, according to the latest quarterly review from Lismore Real Estate Advisors. Q4 saw £406 million traded, up 6% on Q4 2023. Whilst volumes in Q4 are 4% below the five year average, the

Homebuilders Springfield Properties and Tulloch Homes have encouraged members of the community to nominate three charities who will each receive a £500 donation as part of their Christmas Cheer campaign.

More than 300 primary school pupils from across Scotland have been given a glimpse of a career in construction, thanks to Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes’ latest Christmas competition. 

Construction firm The JR Group donated more than 50 boxes of vital supplies to Glasgow-based homelessness charity Kindness Homeless in time for Christmas.