Dentons appoints new construction partner in Glasgow
DENTONS has announced the appointment of Gordon Anderson as a construction partner in its Projects practice in Glasgow.
He joins from Addleshaw Goddard, where he...
Construction workloads ‘relatively subdued’ in Scotland, but housebuilding activity rises
OVERALL construction activity in Scotland remained 'relatively subdued' through the first quarter of the year, according to the latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors...
Balfour Beatty reports ‘positive momentum across key markets’ so far in 2026
BALFOUR Beatty has revealed it continues to expect 'high single digit percentage growth' in profit from operations from its earnings-based businesses in 2026.
The group...
St Andrews Timber & Building Supplies overhauls e-commerce offering
ST Andrews Timber & Building Supplies has completed an e-commerce overhaul across the group.
The Edinburgh-based builders’ merchants has invested around £40,000 in its first...
Inverness investment group acquires majority stake in modular construction firm
INVERNESS-based investment group, Envoy, has announced a majority investment in Ecosystems Technologies, an award-winning business which designs and manufactures timber-based modular buildings.
The deal marks...
Falkirk steel fabricator increases capacity with new premises
FALKIRK-based Jenkins Fabrications has relocated to a new location at Bankside Industrial Estate which has doubled the size of its fabricating operation.
The new base...
INCH Architecture launches dedicated care interiors business
INCH Architecture has launched what has been described as Scotland’s first dedicated care interiors business.
INCH Interiors will focus on the UK care sector, with...
BTO joins Pathways Pledge to widen access to entrepreneurship
BTO Solicitors LLP has announced it has joined the Pathways Pledge as part of its seventh cohort, supporting a network of organisations working to...
Scottish quarry group announces new appointments
AYRSHIRE-headquartered Hillhouse Quarry Group has announced a series of strategic appointments and role changes.
Mark Anderson has been promoted to commercial manager (east) bringing with...
Glasgow-based operations manager joins Burns & McDonnell
ENGINEERING and construction firm Burns & McDonnell has bolstered its UK Transmission & Distribution (T&D) practice with the appointment of Sean McHugh as operations...
‘Worst fears confirmed’ for small builders as activity tipped to fall
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) says small builders' 'worst fears have been confirmed', with new forecasts predicting the construction sector will shrink 2.5%...
Tilbury Douglas trading performance is ‘ahead of five-year plan’
TILBURY Douglas has reported a rise in revenue and profit in the group's 2025 accounts, revealing that a focus on 'disciplined execution' of its...
Innovative procurement model helps SMEs secure contracts on major project
A procurement matchmaker scheme developed by Solomons Europe has helped 16 small and medium‑sized enterprises (SMEs) secure an estimated £19 million in contracts on...
Caledonia Housing Group sets out five-year plan
CALEDONIA Housing Group has launched a new five-year business plan focused on improving services for tenants, investing in existing homes, and increasing the supply...
New data shows demand for essential construction materials continues to fall
NEW research has revealed that UK demand for essential construction materials fell further in the first quarter of 2026.
The stats are divulged in the...
Edinburgh-based construction recruitment specialist expands through acquisition
EDINBURGH-based C&P Recruitment, a specialist recruiter for the construction, engineering and property sectors, has reported a 21% rise in turnover alongside the acquisition of Clarke Bridges...
Commercial property demand slows in Scotland amid geopolitical tensions
NEWLY released research has shown that commercial property demand from both occupiers and investors slowed in Scotland in the first quarter of the year,...
Politicians hear from victims of rogue builders as licensing campaign gathers pace
DOZENS of homeowners who have fallen victim to 'cowboy builders' have visited Westminster to share their stories with MPs, as the Federation of Master...
Offsite housebuilding specialist appoints new head of commercial
OFFSITE timber housing specialist TALO has appointed Jonathan Riley as head of commercial to help scale delivery of 'ultra low' energy housing – particularly...
Industry briefing to tackle construction sector’s hot topics head-on
SCOTLAND'S construction sector is being invited to attend a free industry briefing in Glasgow next month.
The Scottish Building Federation’s (SBF) Business Update Presentations event...
