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Work has recently started on a new Hillcrest Homes development of 39 affordable modern apartments in Perth.

Scotland’s real estate and property sector was particularly impacted by trading difficulties during the final quarter of 2020 with the number of firms showing early signs of financial distress increasing by 35% compared to the same period last year. According to the latest data publi

Sweeping reforms to the UK Government’s Prompt Payment Code have been welcomed by SELECT as a major milestone in its long-running campaign for fairer payment terms for small businesses. Under the new obligations announced this week, nearly 3,000 companies which are signed up to the Code w

The Scottish Government's Building Standards Division on the latest changes to sprinkler regulations.

The £5.8 million Fraserburgh 2021 regeneration scheme has entered its final year with plans to renovate Anderson House and create 26 new homes taking centre stage. The programme has already facilitated the revamp of Saltoun Square’s Faithlie Centre and work is ongoing on the creation of

Paul Denton, the head of Scottish Building Society (SBS), has welcomed a dramatic rise in house prices - but warned the impact of COVID-19 could prove a barrier to a generation of buyers getting on to the housing ladder. Yesterday's House Price Index released by the Land Registry and the Office

Investment in Scottish commercial property dropped to £1.2 billion in 2020 as lockdown measures and economic uncertainty curbed deal-making, according to the latest data released by Knight Frank. However, Scotland proved its resilience as the most popular UK destination for overseas investment

The latest research by global real estate adviser CBRE has revealed a positive end to 2020 for the Aberdeen office market, with a take-up of 155,926 sq ft for the final quarter. Whilst this is down 34% on the same period in 2019, it is 26% up on the five-year average of 123,307 sq ft for Q4.

An annual report from the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity has revealed the pivotal role it played to help the construction community during the turmoil of 2020 as it responded to 2,399 families in crisis.

Miller Homes is unveiling a brand new development at Bertha Park, just off Ruthvenfield Road in Perth. 

Scientists are using cutting-edge technology along Britain’s 20,000-mile rail network, as part of Network Rail’s new action plan for sustainable vegetation management.

TÜV SÜD UK has today launched its Building Advisory Service division, which will provide advanced data management and analytic services for owners of high-rise residential buildings in the UK.

Galliford Try still expects to report a return to profitability and a resumption of dividend with its upcoming half year results after performing well throughout the period. In a trading update issued today, the construction group said all projects have been fully operational since the start of the

The UK Government has established a new regulatory body with 'strong' enforcement powers to oversee the safety of construction materials.

A major new industry alliance will be launched next month for the UK's engineering services sector. The eight-strong alliance will be an agent for positive change and support the delivery of a safer, more productive and sustainable UK built environment.