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Proposals to transform one of Dumbarton’s oldest buildings into a state-of-the-art library and museum have received public backing.

The 2,000-year-old hilltop home of a tribal chief has been discovered in a Scottish park – complete with a piece of clay bearing the builder’s thumbprint, The Courier has reported.

Fifteen UK construction bodies have written to the UK Government to share serious concerns regarding the implementation of reverse VAT charges and have called for a delay in implementing the new rules.

Construction output in the UK decreased by 1.3% in the second quarter of 2019, largely reversing the increase of 1.4% in during January to March, latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures show.

East Lothian Council has appointed Livingston-based Maxi Construction to renovate the Grade B listed Corn Exchange in Haddington.

Turnover at Clark Contracts has increased from £72 million to £78m as the 41-year-old firm benefitted from repeat custom and a move into the residential sector. During the 2018 financial year, 70% of Clark Contracts’ business came from the private sector resulting in significant gr

Property and development company S Harrison has reported record profits for 2018 thanks in part to a “substantial” investment in Edinburgh in recent years. With low gearing, a strong balance sheet and significant cash reserves, chairman Martyn Harrison said the company is excellently pla

Demand for affordable homes in desirable locations across Scotland has helped Bellway deliver a record number of housing completions during its financial year.

East Dunbartonshire Council has approved plans to build new Early Learning & Childcare Centres (ELCC) in Kirkintilloch and Milngavie.

Contract furniture and fit-out specialist Deanestor has announced a record order intake with £12.5 million of orders secured in the last six months.

Henry Boot Developments (HBD) and Robertson have completed work on The Event Complex Aberdeen (TECA) – which is the largest new entertainment complex in Europe and the largest ever project for both firms. The world-class complex, which includes the P&J Live arena and two on-site hotels, of

Linthouse Housing Association has received the green light to build 49 homes on the site of a former primary school in Govan. Planning permission was sought to demolish the majority of the existing school building at Shieldhall Road and to change the use from primary school site to residential

Barratt Homes East Scotland is celebrating after four of its site managers received prestigious industry accolades for their stellar work. Colin Graham of Dollar, Clackmannanshire, Peter Lawrie of Dunfermline, Barrie Mitchell of Inverkeithing and Ewan MacLean from Stirling received ‘Pride in t

This September marks the return of ASCP’s Scottish conference and exhibition, bringing to Perthshire the UK’s only event dedicated to supporting safety and compliance professionals within the social housing and facilities management sector.

The City of Edinburgh Council has agreed a timetable to progress its next local development plan.