UK Steel names new director-general as sector enters crucial period
UK Steel has named Peter Brennan as its new director-general, succeeding Gareth Stace who steps down after 12 years in the role.
Having worked at...
PERI UK appoints new engineering director
PERI UK has announced the appointment of Craig McDonnell as its new engineering director.
He brings more than two-and-a-half decades of mechanical, civil and structural...
New BESA president urges building engineering sector to ‘take pride’
ANNA Shephard has been elected president of the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) for 2026/27.
During her inaugural speech to members, guests, and leading industry...
HHA appoints new chair at ‘defining’ time for the Highlands
HIGHLAND Housing Alliance (HHA) has announced the appointment of Rory Mair CBE as its new chair.
He brings more than three decades of leadership experience...
Annual hub East Central Scotland report highlights continued confidence in model
HUB East Central Scotland has published its 2025–26 annual report, highlighting a £1.2 billion portfolio of investment in public infrastructure and £57.8 million of...
SSE to create 100 new jobs as Montrose Port chosen as wind farm base
SSE has confirmed the creation of 100 new full-time jobs after Montrose Port was selected as its preferred locations for the operations and maintenance...
Orkney firm unveils new subsea workshop
AN Orkney firm that provides vessels and specialist marine industry expertise across Europe has unveiled a dedicated workshop for its subsea division.
With support from...
Edinburgh business secures funding boost in plans to commercialise solar tech
EDINBURGH-based SolarSub Ltd has completed a £1.34 million funding round to accelerate the development and commercialisation of its technology.
Founded by two University of Edinburgh...
Sutherland firm nears completion of innovative sawdust drying project
SUTHERLAND-headquartered GMG Energy has reached a significant milestone in its commitment to achieving net zero by 2035.
The firm has unveiled a new sawdust drying...
Scotland’s modern apprenticeship funding gets £8.8 million boost
PROVIDERS of apprenticeships are to see their funding rise by 10% in 2027-28, the Scottish Government has announced.
Modern apprenticeship contribution rates support the training...
Rix Group expands property portfolio at port of Montrose
THE Rix Group has expanded its holdings at the port of Montrose and secured a ten-year lease on a large warehouse in the town.
The...
Pegasus Group unveils dedicated design team in Scotland
DEVELOPMENT consultancy Pegasus Group has established its first dedicated team in Scotland in a bid to strengthen the firm's urban design, architecture and masterplanning...
Scottish construction market research reveals reasons for ‘cautious optimism’
NEW research from construction and property management consultant Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) has found that the Scottish market is 'holding strong'.
In its Construction Market...
Trust Housing Association appoints new chair following AGM
TRUST Housing Association has announced the appointment of David Knight as its new chair, succeeding Dr Norval Bryson who has stepped down after four...
Ossian director achieves RIAS accreditation in conservation architecture
EDINBURGH-based Ossian Architects has announced that founding director Martin Flett has been awarded RIAS accreditation in conservation architecture.
The move follows assessment of Martin’s experience...
Balfour Beatty commits to major UK recruitment drive
BALFOUR Beatty has announced plans to increase its UK workforce from approximately 14,000 to 16,000 over the next two years.
By the end of 2027,...
Linear Group confirms merger of two divisions
LINEAR Group has announced the merger of two of its divisions. Linear Building Compliance (LBC) and Linear Fire Safety (LFS) will now operate as...
Report highlights Highland group’s economic impact across the UK
A new impact report has revealed that Highland-headquartered RSE Group drove £280.7 million of gross value added (GVA) to the UK economy in 2024/2025....
Research highlights extent of construction suppliers losing sales due to poor data
NEW data from MRA Research, in partnership with Pimberly, has revealed that just over a third of UK merchants and manufacturers have lost sales as...
Edinburgh Airport to increase terminal footprint by 60% in £500m investment
EDINBURGH Airport has unveiled plans for a five-year capital investment programme valued at £500 million.
Representing the largest investment in the airport's history, the aim...
