Despite the poor performance of its housing division, contractor Kier has posted a 12.2% rise in pre-tax profit for the full-year.

It says much for the state of the housing market when a fall of 50% in sales is "in line with expectations".

Timber frame group Stewart Milne Group has announced a 40% decline in pre-tax profits for the year, but describe the results as "solid".

Listed architect SMC Group  has turned its fortunes around despite a difficult market.