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UK housebuilder Vistry Group is to shift its focus to social housing after soaring mortgage costs sparked a dropoff in the sale of private homes.

Building and construction business The JR Group has begun work on a new housing development on behalf of Stirling Council to create a collection of modern energy-efficient homes for the city.

Connect Modular has commenced new membership of the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) to further strengthen collaboration with housing associations across Scotland.

A faint meow during an inspection revealed a furry surprise for construction workers in the United States. Fire officials and construction workers in Kelso, Washington state found a litter of six kittens inside a newly drywalled wall during an inspection of a newly constructed apartment complex.

RESIDENTIAL – FEWER THAN TEN UNITS Applicant: Mountfair Homes Ltd

A new £10 million social care hub is to be developed in Tongue after receiving planning approval.

Reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) has been discovered in 14 fire stations and three police stations in Scotland, including Police Scotland’s Fettes building in Edinburgh, MSPs have been told.

Unite Students has entered an option agreement to acquire a new 800-bed development scheme in central Glasgow, subject to planning.

New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering (NMITE) has signed a formal agreement with Built Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST) to catalyse a nationwide network of advanced engineering, manufacturing, and learning hubs.

Fife Council has appointed Carol Connolly as its new executive director of place. Currently divisional director of development and sustainability at Glasgow City Council, Carol will join the Fife team in December to lead the current Enterprise & Environment Directorate.

Balfour Beatty has become the first construction company to secure funding from the Scottish Government’s Emerging Energies Technology Fund to retrofit carbon intensive vehicles to run off both hydrogen and diesel, also known as dual fuel. As part of the project, the Scottish Government has pr

Bathroom and kitchen surface manufacturer Rearo has warned businesses to be aware of a new online scam after it was targeted in a significant cyber-attack. The Glasgow-based producer of high-pressure laminate wall panels and worktops said criminals, posing as online customers, attempted to make thou

Construction and property consultancy Thomas & Adamson has strengthened its senior management team with a key internal promotion. Edinburgh-based Greig Fenton has taken on the role of regional director from associate director. A dilapidations expert, he will continue to lead on a wide range of p

Plans have been revealed for 24 new homes in a Borders village.

The Highland Council has been awarded Scottish Government grant funding to deliver the Energy Efficient Scotland: Area Based Scheme (EES:ABS) programme for the 11th consecutive year. The EES:ABS programme is fully funded by the Scottish Government and offers eligible Highland residents grant funding