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More than three-quarters of Britain’s builders have been victims of tool theft, with some having lost more than £20,000 worth of tools in the past ten years, according to new research by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).

The company which manufactures more than 80% of the winter maintenance and repair vehicles used on Britain’s roads has launched a new Scottish company to service gritters and other vehicles for customers across local authorities and private sector highways contractors. (from left) Econ’s

Hjaltland Housing Association is nearing the completion of the final phase of affordable homes at Gott in Tingwall.

Sir Alex Ferguson is trying to stop a “poorly designed” three-storey mansion being built next door to his home. The former Manchester United manager has objected “in the strongest terms” to plans for the new property in Wilmslow, Cheshire.

Mactaggart & Mickel has reunited with Mactaggart Family & Partners to secure a £10 million acquisition of two commercial properties in Edinburgh’s New Town. The purchase incorporates adjacent office buildings on the corner of Fettes Row and Dundas Street. Totalling 45,000 square

Energy regulator Ofgem said today it is “unable to approve” a plan by Scottish and Southern Energy Networks (SSEN) to build a 600MW subsea electricity transmission link from Shetland to mainland Scotland, though it would welcome revised proposals.

A new operations director, head of technical operations and senior head of inspection have joined the leadership team at NHBC. The internal promotions see Diane Marshall appointed to the newly created role of operations director from her prior role as head of technical operations. Diane has held man

A company which specialises in the manufacturing of furniture products plans to expand its design and engineering team after receiving a six-figure funding boost from UK Steel Enterprise (UKSE).

Glasgow City Council has approved a planning application for 132 homes as part of a new residential community in Easterhouse.

Three construction firms have been fined more than £36 million in total for breaking competition law in supplying certain concrete drainage products for building projects following an investigation by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).

The City of Edinburgh Council has revealed its road map for achieving its target to establish the capital as carbon neutral by 2030.

Brodies LLP has launched a new mobile app to provide information about health and safety obligations for businesses and guidance to help deal with health and safety incidents.

Eight walking and cycling organisations have called for an end to building new roads in Scotland and to provide more street space for people on foot and bikes.

Dundee City Council is to consider accelerating its current demolition programme and the disposal of surplus property as part of plans to tackle a predicted £3.5 million overspend in a council service area. The prediction is revealed in a new report which is set to be discussed by council

More than 50 new council homes are to be built in Cambuslang.