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An increase in housing delivery in the past year has been offset by a continuing downward trend in the number of new starts, Homes for Scotland has warned following the release of new quarterly statistics from the Scottish Government.

Construction and property firm Muir Group has celebrated 50 years in business with its founder, John Muir, still serving as chairman. Mr Muir, a former joiner, set up the company in 1973 after managing another homebuilding business. Muir Group has since grown into one of the most well-known family-r

Monthly construction output is estimated to have decreased by 0.5% in volume terms in July 2023, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), as heavy rainfall and low temperatures led to delays.

Plans to create a new 18-storey 'aparthotel' in Glasgow's city centre have been unanimously approved by the council's planning committee.

Chartered surveyor and property consultant Graham + Sibbald has appointed Jennifer Doran as its first finance director. Ms Doran is based at the company's Glasgow office and has been brought on board to assist the firm in achieving its expansion plans in the coming years.

Plans to boost jobs and community facilities in Helensburgh have moved to the next phase with seven proposals shortlisted to redevelop the town’s waterfront area.

A local contractor has been appointed to build Aberdeen’s third Cruyff Court in Tillydrone, a council committee heard today. The Finance and Resources (F&R) committee agreed a report which outlined several capital projects including an update on the new Cruyff Court that Hunter Constructio

Dandara Scotland is putting its best foot forward and taking part in a 20-mile charity hike through the mountains of Snowdonia National Park to raise funds for vulnerable youth.

A junior rugby team from Inverness is departing for a once-in-a-lifetime tour of Italy, boosted by a £500 sponsorship donation from housebuilder Robertson Homes.

Akela Ground Engineering has been appointed by Persimmon Homes East Midlands to deliver extensive piling work for its forthcoming housing development, The Willows, in Norfolk.

Employees from Superglass have raised over £2,000 for UK construction industry charity CRASH by taking part in a sporting fundraiser at the Hopetoun Estate.

Tony Rosenthal, a senior director in CBRE Scotland's rating team, has been appointed as the new Scottish president of the Institute of Revenues, Rating and Valuation (IRRV). The IRRV is a professional institution operating in the field of revenues, benefits and valuation. A key aim of the Institute

Octopus Real Estate has provided a loan of £6.4 million to finance the ground-up development of 14 new homes in North Berwick.

Fife Council has committed to further investment in fire safety at two high-rise blocks of flats following the findings of a new report. Consultants commissioned by the council to evaluate work by contractors carrying improvement works to fire stopping at Swan and Memorial Court in Methil have made

Two new residential buildings containing 48 new apartments in Partick have received approval from Glasgow City Council.