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Persimmon’s action to improve customer satisfaction levels following complaints about the quality of homes and leasehold charges has resulted in weaker first-half revenue for the firm.

Argyll and Bute Council is to re-run the tendering process to find a contractor for the work on Helensburgh’s new swimming pool and leisure centre after a technical glitch was discovered in the process.

East Dunbartonshire Council has given the green light for 38 new affordable homes to be built in Kirkintilloch.

RJ McLeod has been awarded a contract by West Lothian Council to replace Skolie Burn Bridge between Addiewell and Loganlea.

The number of construction-related deaths has fallen to their lowest level on record but the sector continues to account for more workplace deaths than almost every other industry.

A new country hotel has opened in the Highlands following more than £12 million of investment in three properties by Indian millionaire Sanjay Narang. Rokeby Manor, located on the outskirts of Invergarry, opened this week following a major refurbishment programme and is soon to be followed by

The timetable has been unveiled for the seventh annual Edinburgh Traditional Building Festival which will be held from August 19-22.

A not-for-profit enterprise, which provided 40,000 free meals in just 38 weeks to the Glasgow primary school children that need it most, is also appealing to trades people to help deliver a coffee shop in the city.

Fenestration company Sidey has built a well-earned reputation as a passionate champion of the environment, especially when it comes to community projects.

New research has revealed that architects feel at their most creative around 10am.

Scott Cairns has announced his decision to step down as group managing director for James Donaldson & Sons in July next year.  As the first ever non-family member to lead the group, Scott’s tenure has seen the 160-year-old family business double in turnover to almost £200 millio

Architecture and planning firm Halliday Fraser Munro (HFM) has continued its 20-year presence in Edinburgh with a new city centre office after winning contracts to work on projects worth in excess of £150 million. Under the leadership of managing director David Halliday, the practice’s o

The development of a £19 million cruise berthing and visitor centre at Greenock Ocean Terminal has been awarded funding from the Glasgow City Region City Deal.

East Lothian Council has given the green light to a number of planning applications which could deliver more than 950 homes in total. Planning permission in principle has been granted for a residential development at Windygoul South, Tranent, including open space, a sports pitch and space for the ex

The UK construction sector could be subject to soaring material prices and lower workloads and enquiries as a result of a ‘no deal’ Brexit, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has warned.