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Jeff Fairburn Persimmon has revealed annual profits soared by a quarter last year and the housebuilding giant mains “encouraged” by the start to 2018 despite Brexit uncertainties.

Angela Constance Communities Secretary Angela Constance has said the Scottish Government will take “new and innovative” approaches to the housing challenges of Brexit and an ageing population, The Herald reports.

New best practice guide sets new standard for time management in building and civil engineering projects in the latest publication from the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).

Graham Construction’s pioneering approach to Building Information Modelling (BIM) has been given the ultimate seal of approval.

(l-r) Prof Andrea Nolan, Peter Body and Dr Farzad Pour Rahimian A unique technology for the construction industry offering immersive “walk throughs” of unbuilt houses; a novel method of recycling print toner powder for use across a range of applications including art, construction and animal med

Bob Doris MSP The Local Government and Communities Committee wants to know what you think of the Planning (Scotland) Bill.

Clark Contracts Directors Following a survey of employees, Clark Contracts has been ranked number 72 on the Sunday Times best 100 companies to work for list.

(l to r) - Iain Hunter, site manager; George Bagan, asst site manager; Craig Stevenson, painter and decorator, Audrey Sanders, sales executive; Glen Sancroft, asst site manager and Stuart Dick, customer care foreman.(Image: Ian Jacobs) Scottish property development and construction group Cruden has

Aberdeen Science Centre Halliday Fraser Munro appointed to £4.7m redevelopment of Aberdeen Science Centre

UK consumers are throwing an estimated £49.5 million down the drain each year by replacing household appliances and electrical goods without even checking their warranties, new research has shown.

The Scottish Government’s target of 50,000 affordable homes is within reach over the period of this parliament, according to a first-of-its-kind independent report. Leading housing bodies commissioned independent researchers to examine the information in councils’ “Strategic Housing Investment

Edinburgh’s historic North Bridge is set to undergo a major programme of refurbishment, subject to committee approval, the City of Edinburgh Council has announced.

Clydeside Regeneration Limited (CRL) has announced piling works have commenced at Queens Quay, marking the official start of major works on the £250 million regeneration project in Clydebank.

Frank Field MPs have slammed the former finance director of collapsed construction giant Carillion for “dumping” his shares in the troubled company at the “first possible moment”.

Ediston Property Investment Company has announced its acquisition of seven acres of development land on West Road, Haddington for £2,750,000 plus costs.