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The Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity Club has published its third annual update into the impact that the charity is making and how it is helping to make a difference to the lives of the construction workforce and their families. 

Planning lawyer Fraser Mitchell has been appointed to Shoosmiths as a partner in its Edinburgh-based real estate team. Mr Mitchell, who graduated in law from the University of Edinburgh has moved from Shepherd & Wedderburn in Edinburgh where he was previously senior associate in its planning and

Hawthorn Housing Co-operative has officially opened a development of 48 new homes in Possilpark. The homes have been built on land that has been derelict for more than 30 years.

Just one month ahead of a trip to Malawi, where they will carry out vital maintenance work at a prosthetic and orthotic centre, staff and apprentices from Glasgow construction firm City Building met quadruple amputee Olivia Giles OBE. (from left) Craig Butler, Phoebe Ali, Scott McEwan, Olivia Giles

Holmwood House in Cathcart reopens to the public this week after a three-month project to recreate the property’s original stencilled paint schemes.

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.