Lothian Pension Fund completes £23.4m acquisition of Edinburgh development
LISMORE Real Estate Advisors has advised on the £23.4 million acquisition of Hanover Buildings at 66-84 Rose Street in Edinburgh, on behalf of Lothian...
Volvo CE to close Rokbak business
VOLVO CE has announced plans to close its Rokbak articulated hauler business due to ‘rising costs and global trade challenges’.
For more than four decades, Rokbak, formerly...
Allied Surveyors Scotland confirms four director promotions
ALLIED Surveyors Scotland has promoted four professionals to the role of director.
The appointments are said to reflect the firm’s commitment to internal development, talent...
Moray distillery to install heat recovery system amidst soaring energy prices
A Moray distillery is to install a heat recovery system to cut carbon and costs amidst increasing energy prices.
Benromach Distillery in Forres is one...
Strategic partnership valued at £20m to accelerate growth in north east
SCOTTISH Enterprise and Energy Transition Zone (ETZ Ltd) have entered a strategic partnership valued at up to £20 million to help accelerate Scotland’s energy...
Review to be undertaken on modern apprenticeship funding
THE Scottish Government is to undertake a review of the publicly-funded contribution rates paid to help deliver modern apprenticeships to ensure they continue to...
Financial package worth £10m launched to rebuild Glasgow area impacted by fire
A financial package worth up to £10 million has been made available by the Scottish Government to rebuild and renew the area of Glasgow...
Digital construction marketplace could be key to cutting site downtime
CONSTRUCTION businesses risk losing up to 8% of their annual revenue due to unplanned equipment downtime, new research has revealed.
YardLink, a digital construction marketplace...
Strong support for cabinet-level construction minister in Scotland
SCOTLAND'S construction sector is backing calls for the appointment of a cabinet-level minister for construction and infrastructure within the Scottish Government.
This was one of...
Scottish surveyors report slower homebuyer demand, but remain optimistic about outlook
SURVEYORS in Scotland have reported slower homebuyer demand in February, but expect sales and prices to continue rising.
The findings are revealed in the latest...
Political uncertainty hampering future planning for roofing contractors
NEW research has revealed that political uncertainty has presented a growing challenge for UK roofing businesses.
The findings are revealed in NFRC’s latest State of...
Former first ministers back campaign for regulation of electrical sector
FORMER first ministers Nicola Sturgeon and Humza Yousaf have thrown their weight behind SELECT's long-running campaign for regulation of the electrical industry.
The senior SNP...
CITB confirms significant changes to funding system
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has confirmed changes to the funding system in response to increased demand for services.
The CITB’s Employer Networks budget...
Balfour Beatty ‘delivered on expectations’ as 2025 full-year results revealed
BALFOUR Beatty has surpassed its 3% margin profit target for its UK operations one year ahead of expectations.
The group has revealed its 2025 full-year...
International firm completes acquisition of Aberdeen-headquartered Wood
INTERNATIONAL consulting company Sidara has completed the acquisition of Aberdeen-headquartered Wood.
Beirut-headquartered Sidara said that Wood will retain its own brand and continue operating as...
Clark finance director retires after more than 30 years with the business
CLARK Contracts finance director John Mooney has retired from his role after 30 years with the business.
The Paisley-based contractor said John has played a...
Glasgow insurance broker launches emergency helpline to support businesses affected by city centre fire
AN insurance brokerage has launched a free emergency helpline to support businesses impacted by the fire that destroyed a B-listed Victorian building in Glasgow...
Campion Homes appointed to Edinburgh’s social housing framework
CAMPION Homes has secured a place on the City of Edinburgh Council’s new build housing framework.
The Dunfermline‑based housebuilder has been appointed to Lot 1.1...
Dumfries & Galloway wind farm project secures £62 million funding
EDINBURGH-based Red Rock Renewables has reached financial close on a £62 million financing for its Benbrack Onshore Wind Farm.
Lloyds, HSBC, and China Construction Bank...
Graham + Sibbald acquires JMP Construction and Property Consultants
GRAHAM + Sibbald has completed the acquisition of JMP Construction and Property Consultants and its sister company SID Asset Management.
The move follows the purchase...
