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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...
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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...
Philip Hoare, Balfour Beatty

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...
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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...
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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...
Andy Thomson, Calum Campbell and Graeme Reid

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...
Thomas & Adamson rebrands as Egis

Thomas & Adamson rebrands as Egis following acquisition

CONSTRUCTION and property consultancy Thomas & Adamson has rebranded as Egis, following its acquisition by the firm in 2024. Founded in 1935, Thomas & Adamson...

Scottish Water announces low-emission steel supply chain partners

SCOTTISH Water has announced new low-emission supply chain partners as it looks to continue its drive to cut carbon in its capital investment programme...
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Galliford Try raises expectations after strong half-year results

GALLIFORD Try has announced that revenue and adjusted profit before tax for the full financial year are expected to be 'above the top end' of...
Rodger Group directors

Rodger Group boosts senior team with triple director appointment

RODGER Group has announced the strengthening of its executive leadership team with the appointment of commercial, financial, and operations directors. The Scotland-based group operates Build...
James Parlour, FIS

FIS confirms promotion of new technical director

JAMES Parlour has been promoted to the role of technical director at the Finishes and Interiors Sector (FIS). The organisation said the move recognises James’s...
Anthony McGoldrick, Bellrock

Bellrock ramps up Scottish growth plans with senior appointment

PROPERTY services specialist Bellrock has appointed Anthony McGoldrick to the newly created role of MD of consulting in Scotland. The move is described as marking a...
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Keller Group hails record financial performance in 2025

GEOTECHNICAL specialist Keller Group has reported a record financial performance in its preliminary results for the year ended 31 December 2025. Global group revenue rose...
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‘Prime’ Stirling commercial development opportunity brought to market

A commercial development site in Stirling has been brought to market for sale by CBRE, on behalf of Plean Precast Limited. Extending to 5.93 acres,...
Eva MacInnes

Glasgow-based Eva MacInnes to lead COWI’s UK & Ireland business

COWI has announced the appointment of Eva MacInnes as senior VP for the UK and Ireland and MD of its UK business. The role will...
Stuart Togwell

Kier reports growth in both revenue and profits in half-year results

KIER Group has hailed a 'strong' set of financial results for the six months ended 31 December 2025. The firm has reported revenue growth of...