New institute launched for UK metal roofing and cladding specialists
THE MCRMA (Metal Cladding & Roofing Manufacturers Association) has announced the launch of a new institute for the UK’s metal roofing and facades specialists.
The...
ECITB sets out five-year strategy to address skills gaps and support growth in Scotland
THE Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) has unveiled its new strategy, Leading Industry Learning, designed to help address skills shortages and support industry...
Refurbished Glasgow office sold in £19.6 million deal
LISMORE Real Estate Advisors has confirmed the sale of Sentinel, described as one of Glasgow’s most recognisable office buildings.
Lismore advised Ardstone Capital investment managers...
Glasgow office move marks new chapter for Clancy Consulting in Scotland
CLANCY Consulting has announced it has relocated its Glasgow operations to 146 West Regent Street, a C-Listed building in the city centre.
The move marks...
DataVita and CoreWeave to launch AI infrastructure in Scotland
DataVita, a provider of sustainable data centre solutions, is partnering with AI tech specialist CoreWeave to bring to life its new £1.5 billion investment...
Galliford Try hails ‘fifth consecutive year of strong financial and operational performance’
GALLIFORD Try has reported a 6.3% rise in turnover to £1.88 billion for the year ended 30 June 2025. Pre-tax profit rose by almost...
Launch of global scaffolding and access trade body marks ‘turning point’ for industry
THE launch of a new global scaffolding and access trade body has been hailed as 'one of the most significant international developments' in the...
Kier profit performance ‘ahead of initial expectations’
KIER Group has announced a 15% rise in pre-tax profits to £78.1 million for the year ended 30 June 2025. Group revenue is up...
Springfield announces revenue and profit growth in annual accounts
SPRINGFIELD Properties has reported a 5.3% rise in revenue to £280.6 million for the year ended 31 May 2025. Pre-tax profit is up 95.9%...
Work begins on ‘best in class’ Edinburgh refurbished workspace
PROPERTY regeneration and placemaking specialist Scarborough Group International (SGI) has started work to redevelop the former Younger Building in west Edinburgh.
Due to complete in...
Timber frame business appoints new sales chief
ABERDEENSHIRE-based Kirkwood Timber Frame has appointed Eoghainn Mitchell as head of sales for Scotland and England.
Eoghainn, from Dunfermline, brings over a decade of experience...
CR Smith strengthens leadership team with double appointment
WINDOW and door specialist CR Smith has strengthened its leadership team with two experienced figures from Scotland’s construction and manufacturing industries.
Danny McArthur, formerly managing...
Knight Property Group completes sale of refurbished Uddingston industrial unit
KNIGHT Property Group has announced it has completed the acquisition, refurbishment, leasing, and ultimate sale of a 46,858 sq ft industrial unit at Tannochside...
Contracts awarded on SP Energy Networks multi-billion-pound strategic framework
BALFOUR Beatty has secured a place on SP Energy Networks' multi-billion-pound strategic agreement for overhead line works framework.
The firm joins Morgan Sindall Construction, M...
Morrison Construction secures £3.5m Golspie Business Park contract
MORRISON Construction has secured a £3.458 million Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) contract to develop small units at Golspie Business Park.
HIE designed and built...
Farrans to host meet the buyer event ahead of £59m Renfrewshire project
FARRANS Construction is to hold a meet the buyer event in Renfrew ahead of its £59 million build of a bridge connecting Paisley town...
Research reveals ‘robust’ Scottish construction pipeline
NEW research from construction and property management consultancy Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB UK) has reported a 'mixed' short-term outlook for Scotland’s construction market, with...
REHAU sees commercial new-build project enquiries soar this year
POLYMER solutions manufacturer REHAU has reported that UK commercial new-build project enquiries have more than doubled year-on-year for the first six months of 2025.
From...
Sisk reaches agreement to buy Farrans Construction
DUBLIN-headquartered Sisk has reached an agreement to acquire Farrans Construction in a deal tipped to unlock new opportunities for delivering major infrastructure projects across...
Milestone for Considerate Constructors Scheme as first MD appointed
CONSIDERATE Constructors Scheme (CCS) has appointed Desiree Blamey as the organisation's first MD, in a move described as marking a significant milestone in its...