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A French man who found a treasure trove of gold bars and coins when he dug up his garden to build a swimming pool may be forced to hand over the hoard to their heirs of its presumed original owner.

The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) is calling on the next Scottish Government to work with the UK Government to plan and implement a licensing scheme for building companies operating in the repair, maintenance and improvement sector.

Wills Bros Civil Engineering Ltd, the contractor responsible for the design and construction of the A9 Dualling: Tay Crossing to Ballinluig project, will hold several ‘Meet the Contractor’ events during November and December for local residents to learn about the major construction work

Scotland’s national hub programme is nearing a significant milestone in delivering new learning estate infrastructure, with almost £5 billion of projects completed, under construction or being developed. The five regional hub companies, collectively known as Hub Scotland, are also adding

The Hawick Flood Protection Scheme has been recognised for its environmental and sustainability achievements at the British Construction & Infrastructure Awards.

Following the recent recognition of project manager Jordan Hughes, winner of a prestigious NHBC Pride in the Job Quality Award, Cala Homes (West)’s Cornhill Village development in Hamilton welcomed Mark Griffin, MSP for Central Scotland. During his visit, Mr Griffin, who also serves as the Sco

Newport-on-Tay’s much-loved Christmas lights will once again illuminate the town this festive season thanks to a £3,000 donation from Persimmon Homes North Scotland. The funding, provided through the homebuilder’s Community Champions initiative, will help ensure the town’s da

Springfield Properties has expanded its apprenticeship team with the addition of new recruits. Fourteen school leavers have started their careers in painting and decorating, taping, and joinery with Springfield across developments in Moray and the Highlands.

Windows, doors and glazing solutions provider Pinefield Glass has been named ‘Supplier of the Year’ for the North of Scotland at the Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes National Seminar.

Representatives from sister chartered surveyors Shepherd and Hardies presented the attractions of the surveying profession to eager pupils at St Mungo’s Academy Careers Fair in Glasgow’s east end.

A £1 million solar scheme is now complete at a Scottish Water Horizons-owned facility linked to Levenmouth Waste Water Treatment Works (WWTW) in Fife.

A family-run home improvement business based in Perthshire is set to expand its services after its owners accessed support from Business Gateway.

Highland housebuilder Tulloch Homes has marked its 100-year milestone with a special centenary celebration that brought together employees past and present, partners, and community representatives – raising £38,471 for Highland mental health charity Mikeysline. The event, held to celebra

Highland councillors have approved a comprehensive report outlining the condition of its road bridge stock, the inspection regime, and the works required to maintain vital road structures across the region. The report to the local authority's Economy and Infrastructure Committee highlighted the scal

Two Scottish Building Federation (SBF) members, both are based in Orkney, have been recognised at the annual Construction Awards of Excellence held in Birmingham.